Muhammad Naimov
1050 ELO #455"Hillman"
Sensible Hypothetical Matchups
No fight is booked yet. These active Featherweight fighters are a similar age (within 8 years) and ELO (closest to 1050), and have not fought Muhammad Naimov before.
| Opponent | Age | ELO | Δ ELO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Santos | 31 | 1044 | 6 |
| Jack Shore | 31 | 1040 | 10 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 31 | 1036 | 14 |
| Lerryan Douglas | 31 | 1023 | 27 |
| Diego Lopes | 31 | 1090 | 40 |
| Joanderson Brito | 31 | 1107 | 57 |
Fight Results Breakdown
Fighter Profile
Muhammad Naimov, an active fighter in the 145 lbs division with a MMA record of 13-3-0 and a UFC record of 5-1-0, is set to face Mairon Santos at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 on December 6, 2025. Naimov holds an ELO rating of 1067, while his opponent, Santos, has an ELO rating of 1039, making Naimov the favorite by 28 ELO points.
Naimov's recent form shows a strong record of 4-1 in his last 5 fights, with his biggest win against Nathaniel Wood (ELO: 1085). In comparison, Santos has no recorded takedowns and a strike accuracy of 46%. Naimov's takedown accuracy stands at 36% and strike accuracy at 40%, with a lower strikes per minute rate of 2.61.
Given the ELO difference and the contrast in stats, particularly in takedowns and overall offense, Muhammad Naimov appears to be the favorite in this matchup. However, betting odds are not provided in the given facts, so it's unclear if they align with the ELO prediction.
Biggest Win
Biggest Upset Loss
Physical & Background Stats
Performance Statistics
Muhammad Naimov Fight History
No defeats in this fight history.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 | UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 | Mairon Santos | 3 | Loss |
| 2025-06-21 | UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. | Bogdan Grad | 3 | Win |
| 2025-02-01 | UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov | Kaan Ofli | 3 | Win |
| 2024-06-22 | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov | Felipe Lima | 3 | Loss |
| 2024-02-24 | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 | Erik Silva | 1 | Win |
| 2023-10-21 | UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 | Nathaniel Wood | 3 | Win |
| 2023-06-03 | UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi | Jamie Mullarkey | 2 | Win |
ELO Progression Over Time
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Muhammad Naimov ELO Rating Calculation
| Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 | Mairon Santos | 1039 | Loss | -17 | 1050 |
| 2025-06-21 | Bogdan Grad | 1020 | Win | +14 | 1067 |
| 2025-02-01 | Kaan Ofli | 984 | Win | +13 | 1053 |
| 2024-06-22 | Felipe Lima | 1000 | Loss | -19 | 1040 |
| 2024-02-24 | Erik Silva | 983 | Win | +18 | 1059 |
| 2023-10-21 | Nathaniel Wood | 1085 | Win | +19 | 1041 |
| 2023-06-03 | Jamie Mullarkey | 1017 | Win | +22 | 1022 |