Ľudovít Klein will face Tofiq Musayev at UFC Belgrade on August 1st. The lightweight matchup adds to the promotion's return to Serbia. Both fighters will look to build momentum in the stacked 155-pound division.
Ľudovít Klein and Tofiq Musayev have been booked to meet at UFC Belgrade on August 1st, with the lightweight contest adding another compelling matchup to the promotion's return to Serbia.
Musayev enters the fight as one of the more experienced men in the division. The 36-year-old orthodox fighter carries a record of 23 wins and 6 losses and stands five-foot-nine with a 69-inch reach. He averages 2.3 takedowns per 15 minutes, making his grappling the clearest threat he brings into any contest, while his striking output sits at 1.84 significant strikes landed per minute at 46 percent accuracy. Verified data for Klein was not available in the database at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- The 155-pound division is among the most competitive in the UFC, and a win for either man could push them further into the rankings conversation.
- Musayev's takedown-heavy style sets up an interesting tactical puzzle for any opponent willing to keep the fight standing.
- UFC Belgrade represents the promotion's continued investment in the Serbian market, and a fight between two European-connected fighters adds local relevance to the card.
