Zachary Paul "Zach" Makovsky (born April 19, 1982) is an American

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currently competing in the

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division of the

Brave Combat Federation BRAVE Combat Federation is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in the Middle East. The organization was established on 23 September 2016 by Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. BRAVE Combat Federation features mixed martial artists from mor ...

. He has competed in

EliteXC Elite Xtreme Combat, also known as EliteXC, was a United States-based mixed martial arts (MMA) organization owned and operated by ProElite. It was founded as a partnership between Showtime Networks and ProElite and officially announced on Decemb ...

ShoXC ''ShoXC'' is a mixed martial arts series produced by the mixed martial arts organization EliteXC, Showtime and Proelite.com. The series was announced on July 11, 2007. The purpose of the show is to highlight up and coming MMA fighters. On Oct ...

, Bellator, and

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. He is the former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion.

Background

Makovsky was born in

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. Makovsky began

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when he was six years old and excelled in youth and middle school programs before attending

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where he was a four-year varsity letterman and the captain for his senior season. Makovsky then attended

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, and was a walk on for the wrestling team. After redshirting his first season, he went on to be a four-year varsity letterman and captain of the team for his senior season. During the off-season, Makovsky trained in

mixed martial arts Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, inc ...

, met

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, and competed in many grappling tournaments. Makovsky's overall grappling record is 65-7.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Makovsky began his mixed martial arts career in small shows based in

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. He compiled a 3–0 record, with each victory coming via decision (two via unanimous decision and one via split decision).

EliteXC

Makovsky then joined EliteXC and made his promotional debut at ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series in January 2008. His opponent was two-time Bellator Featherweight Tournament participant

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. Early in the second round, Reis defeated Makovsky via submission (arm-triangle choke). Makovsky returned in May 2008, at EliteXC: Primetime to face André Soares. After three rounds, Makovsky was declared the winner via unanimous decision. EliteXC then dissolved and Makovsky fought two bouts in New Jersey, winning both via

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. Makovsky then fought his first fight abroad, in Tokyo, Japan, against Toshiaki Kitada. Makovsky was submitted with a

late in the first round. In his final pre-Bellator fight, Makovsky was part of the M-1 Selection in the Americas. He defeated Josh Rave via technical submission (

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) after controlling the bout with effective takedowns and wrestling.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Makovsky debuted for the Bellator promotion at

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against Eric Luke. Late in the second round, Makovsky forced Luke to tap out to a kimura. As a result of that victory, Makovsky was signed to take part in the Bellator Season Three Bantamweight Tournament. At Bellator 27, Makovsky defeated

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via unanimous decision. The win moved Makovsky into the semi-final round. There, Makovsky faced Bryan Goldsby. Makovsky used his wrestling and

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to frustrate Goldsby and claimed a unanimous decision victory. In the tournament final, Makovsky faced Ed West. Makovsky also fell to a

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early in the matchup and a knee that knocked him down in the opening seconds. However, Makovsky came back and controlled the fight to take a unanimous decision and become the inaugural Bellator Bantamweight Champion. Makovsky next faced undefeated Chad Robichaux at

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in a non-title fight. He won the fight via TKO in the third round. Makovsky fought in his second non-title fight at

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. He faced one-time UFC competitor Ryan Roberts and won via submission in the first round. Makovsky attempted to make his first title defense against Season 5 bantamweight tournament winner

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at Bellator 65 in Atlantic City on April 13, 2012. He lost via second round technical submission due to an arm triangle choke. Makovsky attempted to get back into the win column when he took on Anthony Leone, but lost the fight by controversial split decision. After two consecutive losses, Makovsky was released from the promotion.

Cage Fury

On May 11, 2013 Makovsky made his flyweight debut for Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Makovsky defeated fellow Bellator veteran

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via unanimous decision.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

On November 22, 2013 Makovsky made his debut for RFA against Matt Manzanares for the vacant Flyweight Championship. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On December 4, 2013, it was announced that Makovsky had signed with the

, stepping in to replace an injured John Dodson against

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. For his second UFC fight, Makovsky made a quick return to the Octagon as he faced

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on February 22, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Makovsky was expected to face

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on August 2, 2014 at

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. However, after

was cancelled, Formiga/Makovsky was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 16, 2014 at

UFC Fight Night 47 ''UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 47'') was a mixed martial arts event held on August 16, 2014, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Background The event was headlined by top ten light heavyw ...

. Makovsky lost the fight via unanimous decision. Makovsky faced

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on February 15, 2014 at

UFC Fight Night 60 ''UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 60'') was a mixed martial arts event held on February 14, 2015, at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado. Background The event was the third that the UFC has hosted a ...

. Makovsky won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. Makovsky faced John Dodson on May 23, 2015 at

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. Makovsky lost the fight via unanimous decision. Makovsky faced

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on February 6, 2016 at

UFC Fight Night 82 ''UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 82'') was a mixed martial arts event held on February 6, 2016, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Background The event was originally billed as ''UFC 19 ...

. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Makovsky was expected to face

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on December 10, 2016 at

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. However, Moraga pulled out of the fight in early November citing injury and was replaced by

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. He lost the fight via split decision.

Absolute Championship Berkut

Makovsky faced Josiel Silva at ACB 60 on 13 May 2017. He won via submission in the third round. Makovsky faced Yoni Sherbatov at ACB 72 on October 14, 2017. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Brave Combat Federation

Makovsky debuted for the promotion at Brave CF 34. His opponent was 2016

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world champion, Russian fighter Velimurad Alkhasov. Makovsky won the contest via split decision. Makovsky was expected to face Abdul Hussein in the opening round of the Brave Flyweight Championship tournament. However, Hussein was forced to withdraw from the bout due to sickness during the weight cut. Makovsky advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. Makovsky rematched Velimurad Alkhasov in the semi-final of the Brave Flyweight Championship tournament on April 1, 2021 at Brave CF 50. In a very close bout, Makovsky lost via split decision.

Championships

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(One time, First) ** Bellator Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Winner * Resurrection Fighting Alliance ** RFA Flyweight Championship (One time, Current) * Combat in the Cage ** CITC Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

EliteXC

Bellator Fighting Championships

Cage Fury

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Absolute Championship Berkut

Brave Combat Federation

Championships

Mixed martial arts record

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