Rinat Fakhretdinov

"Gladiator"

MMA Record: 24-1-1
UFC Record: 6-0-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Rinat Fakhretdinov "Gladiator" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Rinat Fakhretdinov has 7 wins in the UFC. Rinat Fakhretdinov lands an average of 5.03 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.91 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Rinat Fakhretdinov, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 24 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw throughout his career. Competing in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., he stands tall at 6'0" with a reach of 74". In the UFC, Fakhretdinov has demonstrated an unbeaten streak, winning all six of his matches. His fighting style is characterized by a significant strikes per minute average of 5.03 and a striking accuracy of 52%. He absorbs an average of 3.61 strikes per minute, while maintaining a strike defense of 54%. Additionally, he averages 3.91 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 34%. Notable victories in Fakhretdinov's career include defeating Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, who held an ELO rating of 1117. His most recent fights have seen him secure wins against Kevin Lee via a guillotine choke, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos by majority decision, Nicolas Dalby and Carlos Leal through decisions, and Andreas Gustafsson with a knockout/technical knockout using punches. His last fight took place on September 6, 2025.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1117

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
74'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 28 1991
Age
34
Peak ELO
1089
ELO Rank
198 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
127-42-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1037.9
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1030.7

Performance Statistics

SLpM
5.03
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
52%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.61
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
54%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.91
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
34%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.2
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Rinat Fakhretdinov Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-09-06 UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho Andreas Gustafsson KO/TKO Punches 1 0:54 Win
2024-10-26 UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway Carlos Leal U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-06-22 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov Nicolas Dalby S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-11-04 UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos M-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-07-01 UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov Kevin Lee SUB Guillotine Choke 1 0:55 Win
2022-12-17 UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland Bryan Battle U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2022-06-04 UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik Andreas Michailidis U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Rinat Fakhretdinov ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2025-09-06 Andreas Gustafsson 1019 Win +19 1089
6 2024-10-26 Carlos Leal 1000 Win +13 1070
5 2024-06-22 Nicolas Dalby 1056 Win 0 1057
4 2023-11-04 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos 1117 Win 0 1057
3 2023-07-01 Kevin Lee 1092 Win +24 1057
2 2022-12-17 Bryan Battle 1055 Win +18 1033
1 2022-06-04 Andreas Michailidis 984 Win +15 1015

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