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Laxative Mix-Up Before Debut, Now UFC Lightweight Champion

6/15/2026

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Makhachev Overcomes Laxative Mishap

Islam Makhachev required an ambulance after a teammate gave him seven laxative pills instead of activated charcoal before his 2019 UFC debut.
Paramedics confirmed he ingested the laxatives on an empty stomach, causing severe vomiting.
He recovered over a month and a half on a milk-and-rice diet.
Makhachev later captured the UFC lightweight title, defended it multiple times, and won a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 327.

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Makhachev recounts brawl

Islam Makhachev described a Dagestani school brawl in which about 500 fighters on each side clashed.
Islam Makhachev said his younger group struggled against older opponents until Khabib Nurmagomedov arrived with friends Hussein and Musa.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s arrival turned the fight and caused the rival fighters to flee in cars.
Islam Makhachev now trains under Khabib Nurmagomedov and will defend his UFC lightweight title at UFC 330 in September.

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Makhachev Overcomes Laxative Mishap

Islam Makhachev required an ambulance after a teammate gave him seven laxative pills instead of activated charcoal before his 2019 UFC debut.
Paramedics confirmed he ingested the laxatives on an empty stomach, causing severe vomiting.
He recovered over a month and a half on a milk-and-rice diet.
Makhachev later captured the UFC lightweight title, defended it multiple times, and won a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 327.

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