{{short description|Russian mixed martial artist (born 1990)}} {{family name hatnote|Arsenovich|Valiev|lang=Eastern Slavic}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Timur Valiev | other_names = The Lucky | image = | image_size = 200px | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|01|19}}<ref name="sherdog">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Timur-Valiev-70605|title=Timur Valiev|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=September 4, 2010}}</ref> | birth_place = Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = {{height|ft=5|in=6}} | weight = {{convert|135|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | trainer = | weight_class = Bantamweight<br> Featherweight (2018–present) | reach = 67 in<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/timur-valiev|title=Timur Valiev {{!}} UFC|website=UFC.com|date=21 July 2020 |accessdate=June 27, 2021}}</ref> | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = Toms River, New Jersey <br> Makhachkala, Russia | team = Dagestan Fighter Team <br> Renzo Gracie Combat Team (formerly)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fightnews.info/timur-valiev-v-titulnom-boju-ya-budu-gotov-i-na-7-raundov-esli-eto-potrebuetsya/|title=Timur Valiev: "I will be ready for 7 rounds for the title fight"|accessdate=February 10, 2017}}</ref> <br> Nick Catone MMA | rank = Master of Sports in Sambo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmmoscow.ru/news_stk/master_of_sport_rus/order37_160312.pdf|title=ПРИКАЗ, "16" марта 2012 г. - МИНИСТЕРСТВО СПОРТА, ТУРИЗМА И МОЛОДЕЖНОЙ - ПОЛИТИКИ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (МИНСПОРТТУРИЗМ РОССИИ)|website=tmmoscow.ru|date=March 16, 2012|accessdate=June 27, 2021|language=ru}}</ref> <br> International Master of Sports in Pankration{{citation needed|date=June 2021}} <br> Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu <small>under Ricardo Almeida</small><ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/frankie-edgar-marlon-moraes-bjj-black-belt-ricardo-almeida|title=Frankie Edgar and Marlon Moraes receive BJJ belt promotions from Ricardo Almeida|website=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=January 10, 2018}}</ref> | years_active = 2010–present | mma_kowin = 5 | mma_subwin = 2 | mma_decwin = 12 | mma_otherwin = | mma_koloss = | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = 5 | mma_otherloss = | mma_draw = | mma_nc = 1 | url = | sherdog = 70605 | footnotes = | updated = }}
'''Timur Valiev''' (born January 19, 1990) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). Valiev previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL).
==Background==
Timur Valiev was born on January 19, 1990, in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. In the high school he competed in soccer, then at the age of sixteen on the advice of a friend he joined to Wushu Sanda. Also he trained kickboxing and thai boxing. He won a gold medal in European Pankration Championship and 3rd in World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmalatestnews.com/mma-prospect-profile-wsof-bantamweight-contender-timur-valiev/|title=WSOF bantamweight contender timur valiev|publisher=mmalatestnews.com|accessdate=January 28, 2016|archive-date=February 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205033323/http://www.mmalatestnews.com/mma-prospect-profile-wsof-bantamweight-contender-timur-valiev/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts career== ===Early career===
Valiev made his professional MMA debut on September 4, 2010, in Portugal at the World Ultimate Full Contact 16 against Olle Raberg of Sweden. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagerank.com/Hsac.Hsae/Olle-Raberg-vs-Timur-Valiev|title=Timur Valiev vs Olle Raberg|publisher=cagerank.com|accessdate=September 4, 2010|archive-date=March 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322112232/http://cagerank.com/Hsac.Hsae/Olle-Raberg-vs-Timur-Valiev|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Eurasia Fight Nights Global=== Valiev faced UFC hopeful Oleg Borisov on November 3, 2012, at the EFN - Battle of Moscow 8.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.championat.com/boxing/news-1359013-bitva-pod-moskvoj-8-oleg-borisov---timur-valiev.html|title=Timur Valiev vs Oleg Borisov|publisher=championat.com|accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.
===World Series of Fighting=== His WSOF debut was at the WSOF 10 on June 14, 2014, against Adam Acquaviva.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/fight/4041/adam-acquaviva-vs-timur-valiev|title=Timur Valiev will face with Adam Acquaviva|publisher=mmafighting.com|accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amatto.ru/watch/gxfD-cpdnSU|title=Timur Valiev beat Adam Acquaviva|publisher=amatto.ru|accessdate=June 21, 2014|archive-date=March 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321165504/http://amatto.ru/watch/gxfD-cpdnSU|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Valiev faced Isaiah Chapman at the WSOF 13 on September 13, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/fight/4293/timur-valiev-vs-isaiah-chapman|title=Timur Valiev will face with Isaiah Chapman|publisher=mmafighting.com|accessdate=September 13, 2014}}</ref> He won thefight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/videos/Isaiah_Chapman_vs_Timur_Valiev_WSOF_13_Part_1_Full_Fight/10081119|title=Timur Valiev over Isaiah Chapman|publisher=mma-core.com|accessdate=September 13, 2014|archive-date=March 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321082323/https://www.mma-core.com/videos/Isaiah_Chapman_vs_Timur_Valiev_WSOF_13_Part_1_Full_Fight/10081119|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Valiev faced Ed West at the WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/videos/Timur_Valiev_vs_Ed_West_Full_Fight_WSOF_19/10099350|title=Timur Valiev destroyed to Ed West|publisher=mma-core.com|accessdate=March 28, 2015}}</ref>
Valiev faced Tito Jones at the WSOF 23 on September 28, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/fight/5369/timur-valiev-vs-tito-jones|title=Valiev will face Jones|publisher=mmafighting.com|accessdate=September 8, 2015}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaonline.ru/news/timur_valiev_vs_tito_jones/2015-09-18-6880|title=Valiev beat Jones |publisher=mmaonline.ru|accessdate=September 8, 2015}}</ref>
Valiev faced Chris Gutiérrez at the WSOF 28 on February 20, 2016. He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision. After the fight WSOF president Ray Sefo did not agree with the result fight and gave a rematch for Valiev.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsof.com/2016/02/executive-order-timur-valiev-will-get-rematch-chris-gutierrez/|title=Valiev vs Gutierrez|publisher=wsof.com|accessdate=February 2, 2016|archive-date=February 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229001022/http://www.wsof.com/2016/02/executive-order-timur-valiev-will-get-rematch-chris-gutierrez/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In their second fight, Valiev defeated Chris Gutiérrez at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016, via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsof.com/2017/02/full-fight-wsof33s-timur-valiev-vs-chris-gutierrez/|title=Executive Order: Timur Valiev Will Get Rematch With Chris Gutierrez|publisher=wsof.com|accessdate=February 26, 2016|archive-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213050530/http://www.wsof.com/2017/02/full-fight-wsof33s-timur-valiev-vs-chris-gutierrez/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Valiev was expected to face Bekbulat Magomedov on March 18, 2017, at WSOF 35 for vacant Bantamweight title. However, Valiev pulled out of the fight in the beginning of March citing an elbow injury and was replaced by Donavon Frelow.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valetudo.ru/mma/news/9960-timur-valiev-poluchil-travmu|title=Timur Valiev got injury|publisher=valetudo.ru|accessdate=March 8, 2017}}</ref>
===Professional Fighters League=== Valiev faced Josenaldo Silva on November 2, 2017, at PFL: Fight Night.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.professionalfightersleague.com/2017/10/pflfightnight-timur-valiev-plans-dominate-every-second-josenaldo-silva-fight/|title=#PFLFightNight: Timur Valiev Plans To 'Dominate Every Second' of Josenaldo Silva Fight|publisher=professionalfightersleague.com|accessdate=October 24, 2017|archive-date=October 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027055152/http://www.professionalfightersleague.com/2017/10/pflfightnight-timur-valiev-plans-dominate-every-second-josenaldo-silva-fight/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Quiles Jr. |first1=Fernando |title=PFL Fight Night: Timur Valiev Submits Josenaldo Silva in Third Round |url=https://www.mmanews.com/2017/11/pfl-fight-night-timur-valiev-submits-josenaldo-silva-in-third-round/ |website=mmanews.com |access-date=22 July 2022 |date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
Valiev faced Max Coga on June 7, 2018, at PFL 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mad Max PFL Debüt im MSG! |url=https://mmaspirit.tv/mad-max-pfl-debuet-im-msg/ |website=mmaspirit.tv |date=15 April 2018 |access-date=22 July 2022}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Originally a fight between Timur Valiev vs. Lee Coville was set, however due to undisclosed reasons Coville was forced to pull out, and was replaced by countrymen Bekbulat Magomedov on July 19, 2018, at PFL 4. He won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Al-Shatti |first1=Shaun |title=PFL 4 results: Ex-WSOF champs Lance Palmer, Andre Harrison punch tickets into featherweight postseason |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/19/17593972/pfl-4-results-ex-wsof-champs-lance-palmer-andre-harrison-punch-tickets-into-featherweight-postseason |website=mmafighting.com |access-date=22 July 2022 |date=19 July 2018}}</ref>
===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== Valiev was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Jamall Emmers in a featherweight bout on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nolan King and John Morgan|date=2020-07-20|title=Timur Valiev signs with UFC, books debut vs. Jamall Emmers on Aug. 1|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/ufc-signs-timur-valiev-debut-vs-jamall-emmers-aug-1|access-date=2020-07-20|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> However, Valiev was removed from the card two days before the event for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Vincent Cachero.<ref name="ValievOut">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/timur-valiev-out-of-ufc-on-espn-31-jamall-emmers-vs-vincent-cachero-in-the-works|title=Timur Valiev out of UFC on ESPN+ 31; Jamall Emmers vs. Vincent Cachero in the works|publisher=mmajunkiecom|author=Mike Heck|date=2020-07-30|access-date=2020-07-31}}</ref>
Valiev was quickly rescheduled and expected to face fellow newcomer Mark Striegl on August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 15.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://conandaily.com/2020/08/12/mark-striegl-vs-timur-valiev-at-ufc-on-espn-15-in-las-vegas-nevada/|title=Mark Striegl vs Timur Valiev at 'UFC on ESPN 15' in Las Vegas, Nevada|publisher=conandaily.com|author=Conan Altatis|date=2020-08-12|access-date=2020-08-12}}</ref> In turn, Striegl was removed from the fight on August 20 after testing positive for COVID-19 and replaced by Trevin Jones.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/trevin-jones-vervangt-mark-striegl-aanstaande-zaterdag-tegen-timur-valiev-tijdens-ufc-on-espn-15/|title=Trevin Jones will replace Mark Striegl against Timur Valiev this Saturday at UFC on ESPN 15|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Staff|date=2020-08-20|access-date=2020-08-20}} {{in lang|nl}}</ref> Valiev lost the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-08-22|title=UFC Vegas 7 Results: Trevin Jones Pulls Off Unlikeliest of Comebacks Against Timur Valiev|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/08/22/ufc-vegas-7-results-timur-valiev-vs-trevin-jones/|access-date=2020-08-23|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> On October 7, it was announced that the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) issued a four and a half month suspension for Trevin Jones, after he tested positive for marijuana in a drug test related to his fight. They also announced that Jones' victory was overturned to a no contest due to the violation. He was fined $1,800 and before he is relicensed in Las Vegas, Jones will also have to pay a prosecution fee of $145.36.<ref name="Suspension">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/trevin-jones-ufc-on-espn-15-no-contest-timur-valiev-suspension-marijuana|title=NAC changes Trevin Jones' UFC on ESPN 15 win to no contest after positive marijuana test|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2020-10-07|access-date=2020-10-07}}</ref>
Valiev was expected to face Julio Arce on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/julio-arce-vs-timur-valiev-ufc-fight-booking-mma-february-6|title=Julio Arce vs. Timur Valiev added to UFC Fight Night on Feb. 6|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Farah Hannoun and John Morgan|date=2020-11-23|access-date=2020-11-24}}</ref> However, Arce was removed from the event in late January due to undisclosed reasons and replaced by Martin Day.<ref name="ArceOut">{{Cite web|url=https://www.khon2.com/sports/kailuas-martin-day-to-take-ufc-fight-night-184-bout-on-short-notice/|title=Kailua's Martin Day to take UFC Fight Night 184 bout on short notice|publisher=khon2.com|author=Christian Shimabuku|date=2021-01-29|access-date=2021-01-29}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-02-06|title=UFC Vegas 18 Results: Timur Valiev Earns Pair of 30-25 Scores Against Martin Day|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/06/ufc-vegas-18-results-timur-valiev-vs-martin-day/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Valiev faced Raoni Barcelos on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-04-04|title=Raoni Barcelos vs. Timur Valiev toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 26 juni|url=https://mmadna.nl/raoni-barcelos-vs-timur-valiev-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-26-juni/|access-date=2021-04-04|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> Despite being knocked down twice in the second round, Valiev won the fight via majority decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-06-26|title=UFC Vegas 30 Results: Timur Valiev Survives Near-Finish to Win Majority Decision Over Raoni Barcelos|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/26/ufc-vegas-30-results-raoni-barcelos-vs-timur-valiev/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> This fight earned him the ''Fight of the Night'' award.<ref name="UFN190">{{Cite web|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=2021-06-26|title=UFC Vegas 30 bonuses: Raoni Barcelos vs. Timur Valiev wins 'Fight of the Night'|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/26/22552204/ufc-vegas-30-bonuses-raoni-barcelos-vs-timur-valiev-wins-fight-of-the-night|access-date=2021-06-27|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>
Valiev faced Jack Shore, replacing Umar Nurmagomedov, on March 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 204.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-12-26|title=Timur Valiev vervangt Umar Nurmagomedov tegen Jack Shore op 19 maart tijdens "UFC London"|url=https://mmadna.nl/timur-valiev-vervangt-umar-nurmagomedov-tegen-jack-shore-op-19-maart-tijdens-ufc-london/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Timothy |date=2022-03-19 |title=UFC London: Jack Shore Takes Decision Over Timur Valiev |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/19/ufc-london-jack-shore-vs-timur-valiev/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
On June 23, 2022, it was announced that Valiev was no longer on the UFC roster.<ref name="June23Releases">{{cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|title=Rogerio Bontorin released by UFC, plans bantamweight move |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/23/23180951/rogerio-bontorin-released-by-ufc-plans-bantamweight-move|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=24 June 2022|language=en|date=23 June 2022}}</ref>
=== The Ultimate Fighter 31 === In mid March 2023, it was announced that Valiev would be competing in the thirty-first season of The Ultimate Fighter 31.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2023-03-05 |title=Full TUF 31 cast revealed, featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler as coaches |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/3/5/23625885/full-tuf-31-cast-revealed-featuring-conor-mcgregor-and-michael-chandler-as-coaches |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
Valiev was initially scheduled to face Trevor Wells in the Quarterfinal on the second episode, However the bout was postponed after a cold sore on Wells's face prevented him from being medically cleared to fight. The fight instead took place later on the fourth episode at a 142-pound catchweight. Valiev won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title='The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler' Episode 4 recap: Drawn-out negotiating, fight finally scheduled |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/the-ultimate-fighter-31-mcgregor-vs-chandler-episode-4-recap |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=21 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
In the semi-final round, Valiev faced The Ultimate Fighter Season 27 winner Brad Katona, and lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title='The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler,' Episode 10 recap: Blood pours everywhere at the UFC Apex |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/the-ultimate-fighter-31-conor-mcgregor-vs-michael-chandler-recap-video-katona-vs-valiev |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=2 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
=== Absolute Championship Akhmat === Valiev was scheduled to face fellow UFC vet Raulian Paiva on October 20, 2023 at UAE Warriors 45, however Paiva missed weight and the bout was scrapped.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Passela |first=Amith |date=2023-10-18 |title=Amru Magomedov wins vacant UAE Warriors lightweight title in style |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2023/10/18/amru-magomedov-wins-vacant-uae-warriors-lightweight-title-in-style/ |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref>
On January 8, 2024 it was announced that Valiev has signed a deal with Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA).
His ACA debut was at the ACA 172 on March 9, 2024, against Aleksandr Podlesniy, where he lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=Экс-боец UFC Валиев проиграл в дебютном поединке в рамках ACA |url=https://mma.metaratings.ru/news/eks-boec-ufc-valiev-proigral-v-debyutnom-poedinke-na-turnire-aca-172-342127/ |website=mma.metaratings.ru |language=ru |date=March 9, 2024}}</ref>
==Championships and accomplishments== ===Mixed martial arts=== *'''Ultimate Fighting Championship''' **Fight of the Night (One time) {{small| vs. Raoni Barcelos}}<ref name="UFN190"/>
===Pankration=== *'''International Pankration Federation ''' **World Champion. **European Champion. **World Cup - 3rd.
===Grappling=== *'''Russian Grappling Federation''' **Russian Open winner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fightnights.ru/news/ocherednoe_ispytanie_batu_khasikova/|title=Batu Khasikov's test|publisher=fightnights.ru|accessdate=November 2, 2012}}</ref>
===Kudo=== *'''Russian Kudo Federation''' **Dagestan Championship - winner.<ref name="fb">{{cite web|url=http://fb.ru/article/297410/timur-valiev-biografiya-i-karra-sportsmena|title=Timur Valiev's biography|date=26 February 2017 |publisher=fb.ru|accessdate=March 22, 2017}}</ref>
===Hand-to-hand combat=== *'''Russian HTH Federation''' **Dagestan Open - winner.<ref name = "fb" />
==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox |ko-wins=5 |sub-wins=2 |dec-wins=12 |ko-losses= |sub-losses= |dec-losses=5 |draws= |nc=1 }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|19–5 (1) |David Dzhibilov |Decision (split) |ACA 190 |{{dts|2025|August|15}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Moscow, Russia |{{small|Return to Featherweight.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|19–4 (1) |Makharbek Karginov |Decision (split) |ACA 179 |{{dts|2024|September|8}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Krasnodar, Russia | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|18–4 (1) | Aleksandr Podlesniy | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 172 | {{dts|2024|March|9}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|{{nowrap|18–3 (1)}} |Jack Shore |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall |{{dts|2022|March|19}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |London, England | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|18–2 (1) |Raoni Barcelos |Decision (majority) |UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov |{{dts|2021|June|26}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Return to Bantamweight. Fight of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|17–2 (1) |Martin Day |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov |{{dts|2021|February|6}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{nocontest}}NC |align=center|16–2 (1) |Trevin Jones |NC (overturned) |UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar |{{dts|2020|August|22}} |align=center|2 |align=center|1:59 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Catchweight (140 lb) bout. Originally a TKO (punches) win for Jones; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|16–2 |Taigro Costa |Decision (unanimous) |Gorilla Fighting 22 |{{dts|2019|December|13}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Krasnodar, Russia | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|15–2 |Giovanni da Silva Santos Jr. |TKO (punches) |Gorilla Fighting 14 |{{dts|2019|July|13}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:58 |Kaspiysk, Russia | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|14–2 |Bekbulat Magomedov |Decision (unanimous) |PFL 4 (2018) |{{dts|2018|July|19}} | align=center|3 | align=center|5:00 |Uniondale, New York, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|13–2 |Max Coga | Decision (unanimous) |PFL 1 (2018) |{{dts|2018|June|7}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 |New York City, New York, United States | {{small|Return to Featherweight.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 12–2 | Josenaldo Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PFL Fight Night | {{dts|2017|November|2}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 2:12 | Washington, D.C., United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 11–2 | Chris Gutiérrez | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 33 | {{dts|2016|October|7}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 10–2 | Chris Gutiérrez | Decision (split) | WSOF 28 | {{dts|2016|February|2}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Garden Grove, California, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 10–1 | Tito Jones | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 23 | {{dts|2015|September|18}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 9–1 | Ed West | TKO (elbows and punches) | WSOF 19 | {{dts|2015|March|28}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:39 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 8–1 | Isaiah Chapman | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 13 | {{dts|2014|September|13}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 7–1 | Adam Acquaviva | TKO (flying knee) | WSOF 10 | {{dts|2014|June|21}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 1:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Return to Bantamweight.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win | align=center| 6–1 | Bruno Marques | Decision (unanimous) | Battle of Stars 2 | {{dts|2012|June|16}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Makhachkala, Russia | |- |{{yes2}}Win | align=center| 5–1 | Oleg Borisov | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global: Battle of Moscow 8 | {{dts|2012|November|3}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Moscow, Russia |{{small|Featherweight debut.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win | align=center| 4–1 | Algiz Vakhitov | TKO (punches) | Colosseum Battles Champions | {{dts|2012|October|21}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:34 | Ufa, Russia | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 3–1 | Evgeniy Lazukov | TKO (punches) | Dictator FC 1 | {{dts|2012|June|28}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:36 | Moscow, Russia | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2–1 | Fernando Cosenday | Decision (unanimous) | Top Fight: Battle of the Gyms | {{dts|2012|February|25}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1–1 | Gadzhimurad Gasanov | Submission (armbar) | Urkarakh Fights | {{dts|2011|July|22}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:28 | Urkarakh, Russia | |- | {{No2}}Loss | align=center| 0–1 | Olle Raberg | Decision (unanimous) | World Ultimate Full Contact 16 | {{dts|2010|September|4}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 10:00 | Viseu, Portugal | {{small|Bantamweight debut.}} {{end}}
==Mixed martial arts exhibition record== {{MMA exhibition record box | draws= | nc= | ko-wins= | ko-losses= | sub-wins= | sub-losses= | dec-wins= 1 | dec-losses= 1 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|1–1 |Brad Katona |Decision (split) |rowspan=2|The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler |{{dts|2023|Aug|1|format=mdy}} (airdate) |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |rowspan=2|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 31 Semi-final round.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |Trevor Wells |Decision (unanimous) |{{dts|2023|Jun|20|format=mdy}} (airdate) |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 31 Quarterfinal round. Catchweight (142 lb) bout.}} {{end}}
==See also== * List of male mixed martial artists
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== *[http://www.wsof.com/fighter-profile/?id=322 Official WSOF Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321082317/http://www.wsof.com/fighter-profile/?id=322 |date=2017-03-21 }}
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