Akbar Abdullaev holds a perfect 13-0 record with all wins by finish, and his ONE Championship contract has expired. He is highly likely to join the UFC roster.
Akbar Abdullaev has parted ways with ONE Championship after his contract expired, leaving the undefeated finisher available on the open market with reported strong interest from the UFC.
The Uzbek lightweight built one of the most striking records in Asian MMA during his time with ONE Championship, going 13-0 with all thirteen victories coming by finish. That combination of a perfect record and a one-hundred-percent finishing rate is exceptionally rare at any level of the sport, and it positions Abdullaev as one of the more compelling free agents to emerge from ONE Championship in recent years.
Why it matters
- A 13-0 record with thirteen finishes makes Abdullaev an immediate talking point in the lightweight division, one of the UFC's most competitive weight classes.
- His finishing ability means he could slot into a high-profile UFC debut without a lengthy development period.
- The UFC has previously recruited heavily from ONE Championship, and Abdullaev fits the profile of fighters the promotion has targeted.
No verified record, age, physical measurements, or detailed career statistics were available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication. Once those figures are confirmed, a fuller profile of where Abdullaev might rank among lightweight prospects will come into clearer focus.
The move, if finalized, would mark a significant shift in the lightweight landscape. Thirteen finishes without a single decision win signals an aggressive, high-pressure style that tends to translate well to the UFC's broader audience, and the promotion has shown willingness to fast-track fighters with that kind of resume.
