Muin Gafurov (2-3 in UFC) will take on Abdul Hussain (15-2 MMA) at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. The bout will mark Hussain's UFC debut.
Muin Gafurov is set to return to action on July 25 when he faces Abdul Hussain at UFC Abu Dhabi, with the contest marking Hussain's promotional debut.
Gafurov, known as "Tajik," carries an overall professional record of 20-7 and is 2-3 inside the UFC. The 30-year-old from Tajikistan competes out of Taj-Fighter and stands five-foot-seven with a 68-inch reach. An orthodox striker, he lands 3.36 significant strikes per minute at a 47-percent accuracy rate, while also posing a consistent threat on the ground with 1.57 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Hussain enters the Octagon for the first time carrying a 15-2 MMA record. The bout represents a significant step up in competition as he makes his long-awaited UFC debut.
Why it matters
- Gafurov needs a strong performance after going 2-3 in the UFC, making this a pivotal outing for his roster standing.
- Hussain arrives with genuine momentum, boasting a 15-2 record that earned him a promotional contract.
- The contest gives UFC Abu Dhabi a compelling matchup between an established UFC veteran and a debuting prospect with considerable experience on the regional circuit.
