Muhammad Naimov

"Hillman"

MMA Record: 13-3-0
UFC Record: 6-1-0
Weight Class: Featherweight

Muhammad Naimov "Hillman" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Muhammad Naimov has 5 wins in the UFC. Muhammad Naimov lands an average of 2.61 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.69 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight

Event
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Date
2025-12-06
Weight Class
Featherweight
Muhammad Naimov
ELO
1082
VS

Fight Results Breakdown

6
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Muhammad Naimov, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the featherweight division with a weight of 145 lbs., Naimov stands at 5' 9' tall with a reach of 70'. In terms of performance, Naimov has demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 2.61 and striking accuracy of 40%. He absorbs an average of 3.45 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense of 45%. His takedowns per 15 minutes average at 1.69, with a takedown accuracy of 36%, and he attempts an average of 0.2 submissions per 15 minutes. Naimov's career highlights include a notable victory over Nathaniel Wood, who held an ELO rating of 1085. His most recent fights showcase his resilience, having won against Nathaniel Wood in October 2023, Erik Silva in February 2024, and Bogdan Grad in June 2025, all by unanimous decision. However, he suffered a loss to Felipe Lima in June 2024 via rear naked choke.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1085

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 9'
Weight
Featherweight
Reach
70'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Aug 07 1994
Age
31
Peak ELO
1082
ELO Rank
233 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
108-28-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1016.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1014.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.61
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
40%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.45
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
45%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.69
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
36%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.2
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Muhammad Naimov Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-06-21 UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. Bogdan Grad U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2025-02-01 UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov Kaan Ofli U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-06-22 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov Felipe Lima SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 1:15 Loss
2024-02-24 UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 Erik Silva KO/TKO 1 0:44 Win
2023-10-21 UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 Nathaniel Wood U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-06-03 UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi Jamie Mullarkey KO/TKO Punch 2 2:59 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Muhammad Naimov ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
6 2025-06-21 Bogdan Grad 1020 Win +14 1067
5 2025-02-01 Kaan Ofli 984 Win +13 1053
4 2024-06-22 Felipe Lima 1000 Loss -19 1040
3 2024-02-24 Erik Silva 983 Win +18 1059
2 2023-10-21 Nathaniel Wood 1085 Win +19 1041
1 2023-06-03 Jamie Mullarkey 1017 Win +22 1022

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