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ZULFIKAR

Asu Almabayev

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Kazakhstan, Almaty
DAR Pro Team
Age: 32
24
Wins
3
Losses
0
DRAWS
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Asu AlmabayevAsu Almabayev
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Kyoji HoriguchiKyoji Horiguchi

UFC Fight Night: QatarDoha, Qatar

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  • Pro record 24-3-0
  • UFC record 7-1-0
  • Outside the UFC 17-2-0
  • 3 UFC wins in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'4" (163 cm)
Weight:
125 lbs (57 kg)
Reach:
65" (165 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
25th Jan. 1994
Age:
32
Division:
Flyweight
AI Rank:
#7

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 8 bouts · through 2026-06-27

2.28
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
51%
Significant Striking Accuracy
1.94
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
4.7
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
46%
Takedown Accuracy
1.4
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

7-1UFC Record
Sub (38%)
Decision (50%)
Losses (13%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%
Takedown Accuracy46%
Takedown Defense44%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQNot enough data

8 UFC bouts · 54 division peers

Data through 2026-06-27

Cardio79/100

6 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2026-06-27

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Asu Almabayev's professional MMA record?

Asu Almabayev has a professional MMA record of 24-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Asu Almabayev's UFC record?

Asu Almabayev's UFC record is 7-1-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 17-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Asu Almabayev fight next?

Asu Almabayev is next scheduled to fight Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Fight Night: Qatar on November 21, 2026.

How old is Asu Almabayev?

Asu Almabayev is 32 years old, born January 25, 1994.

How tall is Asu Almabayev?

Asu Almabayev stands 163 cm (5'4") tall, with a 165 cm (65") reach.

Where is Asu Almabayev from?

Asu Almabayev is from Kazakhstan and competes in the Flyweight division.

What is Asu Almabayev's UFC ranking?

Asu Almabayev is ranked #7 in the UFC Flyweight division.

What is Asu Almabayev's nickname?

Asu Almabayev is known as "Zulfikar".

When was Asu Almabayev's last fight?

Asu Almabayev last fought on June 27, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres, defeating Charles Johnson by submission in round 3.

What were the scorecards for Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa?

Asu Almabayev defeated Jose Ochoa by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder on July 26, 2025. The official scorecards were David Lethaby 30-27, Clemens Werner 30-27, Mark Collett 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Asu Almabayev vs Matheus Nicolau?

Asu Almabayev defeated Matheus Nicolau by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira on October 19, 2024. All three judges (Mike Bell, Ron McCarthy, Brian Puccillo) scored the fight 29-28 in Asu Almabayev's favor.

Asu Almabayev scouting report

Asu Almabayev (Kazakhstan) is a 32-year-old flyweight, ranked #7 in the division, who is 24-3 as a pro and 7-1 in the UFC (17-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font on August 5, 2023; three of his seven UFC wins came by submission and four by decision; he has won his last three UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Alex Perez (now ranked #15 at flyweight). He lands 4.7 takedowns per 15 minutes (flyweight average: 1.7; 97th percentile of 54 active flyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and spends 48.9% of fight time in control (average: 19.2%; 95th percentile). His reach of 65 inches is 2.9 inches shorter than the flyweight average (67.9 inches). Next fight: UFC Fight Night: Qatar on November 21, 2026, against Kyoji Horiguchi.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Asu Almabayev vs the flyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 8 UFC bouts (1:44:22 of fight time).

StatAlmabayevDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2.3238 in 1:44:223.68
Significant strike accuracy51.4%238 of 463 landed45.9%84
Significant strikes absorbed per minute1.9202 in 1:44:223.78
Significant strike defense53.8%235 of 437 avoided53%47
Takedowns per 15 minutes4.733 in 1:44:221.797
Takedown accuracy45.8%33 of 72 landed36.4%75
Takedown defense44.4%4 of 9 stopped58.8%—†
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.410 in 1:44:220.790
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.11 in 1:44:220.438
Control time48.9%51:03 of 1:44:2219.2%95
Average fight time13:038 bouts11:0777
Height163 cm64″169 cm66.5″
Reach165 cm65″172 cm67.9″
  • Division average and percentile: 54 active flyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
  • †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 7-1

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. WUFC record after this bout: 7-1-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    Charles Johnson
    Charles Johnson
    Pro record now: 20-9-0UFC record entering: 8-6-0
    SUBR3 3:33UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. TorresJun 27, 2026Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 6-1-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    Alex Perez
    Alex Perez#15
    Pro record now: 26-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 7-5-0
    SUBR3 0:22UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. HookerNov 22, 2025Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    Jose Ochoa
    Jose Ochoa
    Pro record now: 9-2-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De RidderJul 26, 2025Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    Manel Kape
    Manel Kape#2
    Pro record now: 23-7-0UFC record entering: 5-3-0
    KO/TKOR3 2:16UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. AlmabayevMar 1, 2025Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    Matheus Nicolau
    Matheus Nicolau
    Pro record now: 19-6-1UFC record entering: 7-3-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. PereiraOct 19, 2024Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    Jose Johnson
    Jose Johnson
    Pro record now: 16-10-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Perez vs. TairaJun 15, 2024Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    CJ Vergara
    CJ Vergara
    Pro record now: 12-7-1UFC record entering: 3-2-0
    DECUFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2Mar 9, 2024Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Asu Almabayev
    Asu Almabayev
    vs
    Ode Osbourne
    Ode Osbourne
    Pro record now: 13-10-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 4-3-0
    SUBR2 3:11UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. FontAug 5, 2023Result & stats

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