Asu Almabayev

"Zulfikar"

MMA Record: 23-3-0
UFC Record: 6-1-0
Weight Class: Flyweight (Ranked #7)
Fighting Style: Jiu-Jitsu
Hometown: Kazakhstan
Trains at: Dar Team

Asu Almabayev "Zulfikar" - UFC Fighter Profile

Asu Almabayev is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Flyweight division and is ranked #7. Born in Kazakhstan, Asu Almabayev has compiled an MMA record of 23-3-0 with a UFC record of 6-1-0. Known for their Jiu-Jitsu fighting style, Asu Almabayev trains at Dar Team in Kazakhstan. With an ELO rating of 1085, Asu Almabayev ranks #220 out of 2638 UFC fighters.

Career Highlights: Asu Almabayev has 6 wins in the UFC. Asu Almabayev lands an average of 2.31 significant strikes per minute and averages 4.46 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Asu Almabayev, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 23 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws. Competing in the UFC's 125-pound weight class, Almabayev stands at 5'4" with a reach of 65", demonstrating a compact yet formidable presence in the octagon. Known for his proficiency in Jiu-Jitsu, Almabayev has consistently demonstrated a striking accuracy of 50% and an average of 2.31 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career. His defense against strikes is commendable, absorbing an average of 1.99 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense rate of 53%. Almabayev's grappling skills are evident in his takedown attempts, averaging 4.46 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 42%. Throughout his career, Asu Almabayev has achieved notable victories, including a submission win against Alex Perez, who held an ELO rating of 1058 at the time. In recent years, he has demonstrated resilience and skill in five fights, securing wins against Jose Johnson, Matheus Nicolau, and Jose Ochoa via unanimous decision, as well as a victory over Alex Perez through a guillotine choke. However, he suffered a loss to Manel Kape due to a knockout or technical knockout by punches in March 2025. As of the last recorded fight on November 22, 2025, Almabayev held the #8 ranking in the UFC's Flyweight division and trained at Dar Team.

Biggest Win
Alex Perez in 2025
Opponent ELO: 1058

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 4'
Weight
Flyweight
Reach
65'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jan 25 1994
Age
31
Peak ELO
1085
ELO Rank
220 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
114-51-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1007.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
993.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.31
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
50%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
1.99
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
53%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
4.46
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
42%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.5
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Asu Almabayev Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-11-22 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker Alex Perez SUB Guillotine Choke 3 0:22 Win
2025-07-26 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder Jose Ochoa U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2025-03-01 UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev Manel Kape KO/TKO Punches 3 2:16 Loss
2024-10-19 UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira Matheus Nicolau U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-06-15 UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira Jose Johnson U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-03-09 UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 CJ Vergara U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-08-05 UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font Ode Osbourne SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 3:11 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Asu Almabayev ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2025-11-22 Alex Perez 1058 Win +21 1085
6 2025-07-26 Jose Ochoa 1007 Win +14 1064
5 2025-03-01 Manel Kape 1065 Loss -16 1050
4 2024-10-19 Matheus Nicolau 1038 Win +15 1066
3 2024-06-15 Jose Johnson 1006 Win +15 1051
2 2024-03-09 CJ Vergara 1005 Win +15 1036
1 2023-08-05 Ode Osbourne 1008 Win +21 1021

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