Vugar Karamov

"Vugi"

22-7-0RIZIN #7projectedFeatherweight

AzerbaijanLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Ryo Takagi · Unanimous Decision · Sep 10, 2026

22-7-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Ryo TakagiUD · R3 5:00

RIZINSuper RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri·September 10, 2026

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Vugar Karamov holds a professional MMA record of 22-7-0. Karamov has won 22 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: September 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
DOB: Feb 20, 1992
Age: 34
Team: Gabala Club
Nationality: Azerbaijan
Birthplace: Baku, Azerbaijan

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Career history

WIN
vs Ryo Takagi
Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri· Sep 10, 2026· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kleber Koike Erbst
RIZIN Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri· Dec 31, 2025· Featherweight· 21-7 vs 36-9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shuya Kimura
RIZIN LANDMARK 11 in SAPPORO· Jun 14, 2025· Featherweight· 21-6 vs 5-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Roberto Satoshi de SouzaTitle bout
RIZIN 49: Decade· Dec 31, 2024· Lightweight· 20-6 vs 18-3
SUB
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Kazumasa Majima
RIZIN LANDMARK 10 in NAGOYA· Nov 17, 2024· Featherweight· 20-5 vs 17-6
TKO
R1 · 0:28
LOSS
vs Chihiro SuzukiTitle bout
RIZIN LANDMARK 7· Nov 4, 2023· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 12-4
KO
R1 · 1:28
WIN
vs Mikuru Asakura×1Title bout · Title win #1
Super RIZIN 2· Jul 30, 2023· Featherweight· 19-4 vs 17-4
SUB
R1 · 2:41
WIN
vs Yoshinori Horie
RIZIN 41· Apr 1, 2023· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 12-4
SUB
R2 · 3:21
WIN
vs Sora Yamamoto
RIZIN 37· Jul 31, 2022· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 16-7-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Taichi Nakajima
RIZIN 35· Apr 17, 2022· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 15-12-1
SUB
R1 · 2:00
LOSS
vs Yutaka Saito
RIZIN 28· Jun 13, 2021· Featherweight· 15-4 vs 20-4-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kyle Aguon
RIZIN 21· Feb 23, 2020· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 13-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gustavo Wurlitzer
Bellator 234· Nov 14, 2019· Catchweight· 14-3 vs 22-24
TKO
R1 · 1:29
WIN
vs Kacper Formela
RWC 3· Jul 5, 2019· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 9-3
UD
WIN
vs Rinat Sayakbaev
WWFC 12· Sep 29, 2018· Featherweight· 12-3 vs 10-4-1
TKO
R2 · 2:52
WIN
vs Malach Aliev
WWFC 10· Mar 24, 2018· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 2:11
WIN
vs Artem Tanshyn
WWFC 9· Dec 14, 2017· Featherweight· 10-3 vs 10-11
TKO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Evgeniy Plaksin
Turkey Regional· Oct 21, 2017· 9-3 vs 8-11-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Azerbaijan MMA Federation· Dec 31, 2016· 8-3
-
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
China Regional· Jun 5, 2016· 7-3
SUB
WIN
vs Muhtar Bakhmudov
AZFC MMA Fighting Series 1· Jan 30, 2016· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 4:03
WIN
vs Gia Barkalaia
Baku Open Championship 2015· Nov 2, 2015· Featherweight· 5-3 vs 0-2
TKO
R2 · 2:37
LOSS
vs Magomed Idrisov
Grand European Fighting Championship· Apr 18, 2014· 4-3 vs 3-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Dzhihad Yunusov
Oplot Challenge 80· Sep 21, 2013· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 2-0
UD
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Grand European Fighting Championship· Jun 30, 2013· 4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Azerbaijan MMA Federation· May 28, 2013· 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Azerbaijan MMA Federation· Apr 23, 2013· 2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Grand European Fighting Championship· Sep 26, 2012· 1-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Oleg Borisov
CIS Cup 2012· Apr 6, 2012· Featherweight· 0-1 vs 3-0
UD

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseJudoSandaCombat Sambo

Champion · Islamic Championships

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

Takedown Machine

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power88

Kick power51

Punch speed59

Kick speed57

Accuracy58

Takedowns97

Ground striking93

Submissions97

Chin76

Body strength71

Cardio85

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 22-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.88per min

Strikes absorbed2.32per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.75per 15 min

58% success

Takedowns stuffed43%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Vugar Karamov sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Vugar Karamov's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: #7 Featherweight
Peak: Champion Featherweight
First ranked: Feb 22, 2020
Times ranked: 61

Featherweight

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1751▲10
Peak: 1793Jul 30, 2023
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Vugar Karamov fight next?

Vugar Karamov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Vugar Karamov's record?

Vugar Karamov's professional MMA record is 22-7-0.

Who is Vugar Karamov fighting next?

Vugar Karamov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Vugar Karamov fight last?

Vugar Karamov most recently fought Ryo Takagi at Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri on Thursday, September 10, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Vugar Karamov fight in?

Vugar Karamov fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Vugar Karamov have?

Vugar Karamov has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Vugar Karamov?

Vugar Karamov is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Vugar Karamov weigh?

Vugar Karamov weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Vugar Karamov's reach?

Vugar Karamov has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Vugar Karamov?

Vugar Karamov is 34 years old (born Feb 20, 1992).

Where is Vugar Karamov from?

Vugar Karamov is from Azerbaijan.

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