Asu Almabayev
Pro MMA Statistics
24-3-0KO/TKO
| Win | 3 | 13% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Submission
| Win | 11 | 46% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Decision
| Win | 10 | 42% |
| Losses | 3 | 100% |
Career Overview
Asu Almabayev
Asu Almabayev, known by the nickname "Zulfikar," is a Kazakhstani mixed martial artist competing in the flyweight division of the UFC. Born in the village of Janatalap in Kazakhstan's Sarysu District, he began wrestling at age five before branching into karate, boxing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, going on to earn recognition as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion of Kazakhstan and Asia.
Almabayev turned to mixed martial arts after discovering the sport on television, and built his career fighting out of Almaty for DAR Pro Team. Before joining the UFC, he compiled an extensive record across regional promotions including M-1 Global, Brave Combat Federation, Fight Nights Global, and the Absolute Championship Berkut, capturing the interim M-1 Global Flyweight Championship and picking up notable wins over experienced opposition such as Chris Kelades and Zach Makovsky.
A wrestling-based grappler, Almabayev fights with a relentless, grapple-heavy approach, pressuring forward on the feet before chaining takedowns and hunting for submissions once the fight hits the mat. High-volume takedowns and heavy control time have been hallmarks of his Octagon appearances, backed by a dangerous choke-based submission game.
He made his UFC
Stats last updated: August 09, 2026
Professional Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
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WSUB24-3
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Charles Johnson21-10 | KneebarR3 · 3:33 |
2026Jun 27
2026Jun
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WSUB23-3
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Alex Perez25-9 | GuillotineR3 · 0:22 |
2025Nov 22
2025Nov
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WDEC22-3
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Jose Ochoa8-1 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2025Jul 26
2025Jul
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LKO/TKO21-3
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Manel Kape20-7 | TKO (Retirement)R3 · 2:16 |
2025Mar 1
2025Mar
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WDEC21-2
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Matheus Nicolau19-4-1 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2024Oct 19
2024Oct
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WDEC20-2
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Jose Johnson16-8 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2024Jun 15
2024Jun
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WDEC19-2
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CJ Vergara12-4-1 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2024Mar 9
2024Mar
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WSUB18-2
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Ode Osbourne12-5 | Rear-Naked ChokeR2 · 3:11 |
2023Aug 5
2023Aug
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WSUB17-2
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Kenneth Maningat3-1 | Rear-Naked ChokeR2 · 3:30 |
2022Nov 26
2022Nov
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WDEC16-2
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Zach Makovsky21-10 | Split DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2022Jul 30
2022Jul
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WDEC15-2
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Imram Magaramov4-0 | DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2022Mar 11
2022Mar
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WKO/TKO14-2
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Kayck Alencar10-1 | KO (Punch)R3 · 0:27 |
2021Dec 29
2021Dec
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WSUB13-2
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Aleksander Doskalchuk10-3 | Rear-Naked ChokeR2 · 3:47 |
2021Aug 21
2021Aug
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WSUB12-2
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Darkhan Skakov1-0 | Rear-Naked ChokeR1 · 3:29 |
2020Dec 24
2020Dec
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WDEC11-2
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Chris Kelades14-4 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 |
2019Oct 19
2019Oct
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WSUB10-2
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Pierre Ludet5-0 | GuillotineR2 · 1:45 |
2019Mar 30
2019Mar
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WSUB9-2
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Kiril Fomenkov5-1 | Rear-Naked ChokeR2 · 3:51 |
2018Dec 15
2018Dec
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WKO/TKO8-2
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Saud Karagishov1-1 | TKO (Punches)R2 · 4:09 |
2018Aug 31
2018Aug
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WDEC7-2
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Shamil Akhmaev3-3 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 15:00 |
2018Apr 29
2018Apr
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WDEC6-2
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Kenan Jafarli9-5 | Unanimous DecisionR2 · 5:00 |
2017Dec 30
2017Dec
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WDEC5-2
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Ibrahim Mamaev2-0 | Peruvian necktieR2 · 2:07 |
2017Sep 9
2017Sep
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LDEC4-2
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Mehman Mamedov1-2 | Split DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2017Apr 1
2017Apr
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LKO/TKO4-1
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Tagir Ulanbekov5-0 | TKO (submission to punches)R3 · 4:51 |
2017Jan 28
2017Jan
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WSUB4-0
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Galamirza Ayvazov1-0 | ArmbarR1 · 3:41 |
2016Apr 22
2016Apr
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WSUB3-0
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Oleg Erik0-0 | Rear-Naked ChokeR1 · 4:04 |
2016Mar 3
2016Mar
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WKO/TKO2-0
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Yeldos Kaliev0-0 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 4:32 |
2016Feb 14
2016Feb
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WDEC1-0
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Vadim Buseev0-0 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 15:00 |
2013Jun 1
2013Jun
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