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Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Ismail Naurdiev

Ismail Naurdiev

24-8
1 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
6'0"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-3(7 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 3
Last 5
WLWWL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
Wrestling
Location
Rabat, Morocco
Last Fight2025-11-22
RL
W - Ryan Loder
KO/TKOR1 1:26
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Ismail NaurdievKO/TKOR2 1:49· Elbows to Head From Crucifix

Fight History

WIN
RL
vs Ryan Loder
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:26
LOSS
SB
vs Sean Brady
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SB
vs Siyar Bahadurzada
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MP
vs Michel Prazeres
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JP
vs JunYong Park
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CR
vs Chance Rencountre
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
1.50 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Ismail adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 53% striking and 41% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+79% vs div avg
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Knees

#2
70%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

#3
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
50%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
30%
⭐Other
Overhands
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (150%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 290% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#1
1
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strike Acc% (53%).
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.
🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (12 KO + 6 subs).
🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.
⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (62% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#20 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
51% acc79%
Clinch
62% acc11%
Ground
67% acc10%
Striking Differential+1.92/min
3.69 landed/min1.77 absorbed/min
3.69
Landed/Min
1.77
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed332
Sig. Strikes Attempted628

Key Insights

Ismail is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.

Effective body attack (26%).

Dominant exchange ratio (2.1:1).

Strong defense at 65%.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 51% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#19 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
73%
Elite
Division Rank#22 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
41%(est)
Landed
9
Defended
13
Total
22
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.50
TD / 15min
0.17
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
22
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
9
Landed
22
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.50/15min.

Solid TD defense at 73%.

6 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
332
3.49
Ratio
Absorbed
95
Chin Rating
Iron
KD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.2
High
Strikes/Min
5.7
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
62%
Fades Late

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.49x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (36.2) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 62% of R1 pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
1:13
R3 Control
1:07
R1 to Final
-29%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+16.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+16.7pp
Body
-9.7pp
Leg
-6.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+15.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#30
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#2
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#20
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#1
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#37
of 46
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#21
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#32
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#3
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3116
Championship
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 1
0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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