Last fight
UFC Vegas 87
Win
Al-Selwady vs Radzhabov
Mar. 2, 2024
Stats
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 98
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 229
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 11
- Takedowns Attempted
- 26
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Ativo
Place of Birth
Tajikistan
Trains at
Sanford MMA
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
33
Height
71.00
Weight
173.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 4, 2023
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
- Pro since 2012
- Seven wins by KO, five by submission (Guillotine, anaconda, 2 north-south choke, RNC)
- Seven first-round finishes
- Has won three of his last four
- Owns 2019 win over UFC vet Chris Wade
- Four wins in under a minute
UFC 285 (3/4/23) Debut
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at the age of six, mainly because I wanted to have a better life and provide for my family through fighting.
What ranks and titles have you held? I was a GMC welterweight champion in Germany.
WMMAA (World Mixed Martial Arts Association) lightweight champion. Two-time PFL lightweight finalist.
Do you have any heroes? Muhammad Ali
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is my longtime dream, and it’s finally here; I’m very happy.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Tajikistan Politechnical University
What was your job before you started fighting? For many years I worked as security in the restaurants and clubs
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2016 World Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Championship finalist
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fastest knockout in PFL lightweight history (0:27 seconds of the first round)
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee KO
