Asu Almabayev and his opponent are currently competing on the UFC Baku card. The bout is part of the event's live broadcast.
Asu "Zulfikar" Almabayev is in action right now at UFC Baku, taking on Ilja Topuria in a flyweight contest as part of the event's live broadcast on June 27, 2026.
Almabayev, ranked eighth in the flyweight division, enters the bout carrying a 24-3-0 professional record. The 32-year-old Kazakhstani fighter represents DAR Pro Team and competes out of the orthodox stance, standing five-foot-four with a 65-inch reach. He is a well-rounded threat, averaging 4.46 takedowns per 15 minutes while also posting a striking accuracy of 50 percent and landing 2.31 significant strikes per minute. His submission attempts rate of 1.5 per 15 minutes underlines his danger on the ground as well.
Verified data for Ilja Topuria was not available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Almabayev sits at eighth in the flyweight rankings, meaning a strong performance could push him closer to the division's top five.
- His high takedown output and ground threat make him a stylistically dangerous opponent for any flyweight.
- UFC Baku represents a growing international footprint for the promotion, and bouts featuring regional prospects like Almabayev carry added significance for local fight fans across Central Asia.
