Kazakh fighter Bekzat Almakhan enters UFC Baku with a 12-3 professional record. The welterweight will be looking to make an impression on the regional card.
Bekzat Almakhan is set to compete at UFC Baku, with the Kazakh welterweight slated to appear on the regional card as he looks to build momentum in the promotion.
Almakhan, who fights out of Triumph Fights under the nickname "The Turan Warrior," carries a professional record of 12-4 into the bout. The 28-year-old from Kazakhstan stands five-foot-seven with a 68-inch reach and competes as an orthodox fighter. His UFC statistical profile shows he lands 1.61 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 34 percent, and his numbers reflect a limited reliance on the grappling game, registering no takedown or submission attempts per 15 minutes in tracked bouts.
Why it matters
- Almakhan is one of the younger welterweights on the roster at 28, giving him room to develop within the division
- A strong showing at UFC Baku, a regional showcase card, could accelerate his positioning in the welterweight rankings picture
- His striker-first profile will be tested against the typically well-rounded competition the UFC welterweight division provides
