Asu Almabayev

"Zulfikar"

24-3-0#7Flyweight★ 2bonuses

KazakhstanLast 5

Grappling 1-0Wrestling 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Charles Johnson · Submission · Jun 27, 2026

24-3-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Kyoji Horiguchi

UFCUFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling·Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Asu Almabayev holds a professional MMA record of 24-3-0. Almabayev has won 24 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Almabayev lands 2.28 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 4.74 takedowns per 15 minutes. Almabayev also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Almabayev also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Most recent fight: June 27, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BRAVE CF, ACA.

Profile

Height: 5'4"163 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 65"165 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 25, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: Kazakhstan
Birthplace: Janatalap, Kazakhstan

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UFCUFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs StirlingNov 21, 2026
vs Kyoji HoriguchiFlyweight

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Career history

WIN
vs Charles Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres· Jun 27, 2026· Flyweight· 24-3 vs 19-9
SUB
R3 · 3:33
POTN
WIN
vs Alex Perez
UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Flyweight· 23-3 vs 25-10
SUB
R3 · 0:22
WIN
vs Jose Ochoa
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Flyweight· 22-3 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Manel Kape
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev· Mar 1, 2025· Flyweight· 21-3 vs 21-7
TKO
R3 · 2:16
WIN
vs Matheus Nicolau
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Pereira· Oct 19, 2024· Flyweight· 21-2 vs 19-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jose Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs Taira· Jun 15, 2024· Flyweight· 20-2 vs 16-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs CJ Vergara
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Flyweight· 19-2 vs 12-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ode Osbourne
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Font· Aug 5, 2023· Flyweight· 18-2 vs 12-6
SUB
R2 · 3:11
POTN
WIN
vs Kenneth Maningat
BRAVE CF · Brave 66· Nov 26, 2022· Flyweight· 17-2 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 05:02
WIN
vs Zach Makovsky
BRAVE CF 60· Jul 31, 2022· Flyweight· 16-2 vs 21-11
SD
R3 · 05:13
WIN
vs Imram Magaramov
BRAVE CF 57· Mar 11, 2022· Flyweight· 15-2 vs 4-2
UD
WIN
vs Kayck Alencar
Naiza FC 36· Dec 29, 2021· Flyweight· 14-2 vs 10-2
TKO
R3 · 0:27
WIN
vs Aleksander Doskalchuk
BRAVE CF 53· Aug 21, 2021· Flyweight· 13-2 vs 10-4
SUB
R2 · 3:47
WIN
vs Darkhan Skakov
Naiza FC 27· Dec 24, 2020· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:29
WIN
vs Chris Kelades×1Title bout · Title win #1
M-1 Challenge 105· Oct 19, 2019· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 14-5
UD
WIN
vs Pierre Ludet
M-1 Challenge 101· Mar 30, 2019· Flyweight· 10-2 vs 5-1
SUB
R2 · 1:45
WIN
vs Kirill Fomenkov
M-1 Challenge 100· Dec 15, 2018· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 5-2
SUB
R2 · 3:51
WIN
vs Saud Karagishov
Fight Nights Global 88· Aug 31, 2018· Flyweight· 8-2 vs 1-2
TKO
R2 · 4:09
WIN
vs Shamil Akhmaev
ACA · BYE 4 - 2018 Berkut Young Eagles Grand Prix: Opening Round 4· Apr 29, 2018· Catchweight· 7-2 vs 3-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kenan Jafarli
Alash Pride FC· Dec 30, 2017· Flyweight· 6-2 vs 9-6
UD
WIN
vs Ibrahim Mamaev
ACB 69: Young Eagles 22· Sep 9, 2017· Flyweight· 5-2 vs 2-1
SUB
R2 · 2:07
LOSS
vs Mehman Mamedov
Alash Pride FC· Apr 1, 2017· Flyweight· 4-2 vs 2-2
UD
LOSS
vs Tagir Ulanbekov
Fight Nights Global 58· Jan 28, 2017· Flyweight· 4-1 vs 6-0
TKO
R3 · 4:51
WIN
vs Galamirza Ayvazov
Fight Nights Global 45· Apr 22, 2016· Catchweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:41
WIN
vs Oleg Erik
Tech-Krep FC· Mar 3, 2016· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 4:04
WIN
vs Yeldos Kaliev
Alash Pride FC· Feb 14, 2016· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Vadim Buseev
R.O.D: Shield And Sword 4· Jun 1, 2013· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Dar Pro Team Kazakhstan

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (13 fighters)

Punch power92

Kick power93

Punch speed92

Kick speed94

Accuracy89

Takedowns93

Ground striking91

Submissions94

Chin93

Body strength90

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.78per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.90per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.45per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.28per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.94per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.74per 15 min

46% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Asu Almabayev sits in the top 25.

All MMA

BRAVE CF

UFC

Bonus résumé

Asu Almabayev has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

All-time bonus leaders →

Flyweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Asu Almabayev earns per fight.

Asu Almabayev's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

Asu Almabayev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #7 Flyweight
Meta rank: #6 Flyweight
Peak: #7 Flyweight
First ranked: Jul 16, 2024
Times ranked: 104

Flyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1833▲11
Peak: 1833Jun 27, 2026
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Asu Almabayev fight next?

Asu Almabayev fights Kyoji Horiguchi on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling.

What is Asu Almabayev's record?

Asu Almabayev's professional MMA record is 24-3-0.

Who is Asu Almabayev fighting next?

Asu Almabayev's next opponent is Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling.

Who did Asu Almabayev fight last?

Asu Almabayev most recently fought Charles Johnson at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres on Saturday, June 27, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Asu Almabayev fight in?

Asu Almabayev fights at Flyweight.

Is Asu Almabayev ranked in the UFC?

Asu Almabayev is currently ranked #7 in the UFC Flyweight division.

How many knockouts does Asu Almabayev have?

Asu Almabayev has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Asu Almabayev won?

Asu Almabayev has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Asu Almabayev?

Asu Almabayev is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Asu Almabayev weigh?

Asu Almabayev weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Asu Almabayev's reach?

Asu Almabayev has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Asu Almabayev?

Asu Almabayev is 32 years old (born Jan 25, 1994).

Where is Asu Almabayev from?

Asu Almabayev is from Kazakhstan.

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