Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Muin Gafurov
20-6
2 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
5'7"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
12:15
Gym
Syndicate MMA
UFC Record
2-2(4 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
85%
Bonuses
—
Style
Sambo
Location
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Next Fight2026-02-07
JW
vs Jakub Wiklacz
Opponent Last Bout
W - Patchy MixSubmissionR3 4:59· Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
Fight History
LOSS
JW
vs Jakub Wiklacz
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:59
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:59
WIN
KH
vs Kyung Ho Kang
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JC
vs John Castaneda
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RN
vs Rinya Nakamura
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SN
vs Said Nurmagomedov
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 1:13
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 1:13
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
1.47 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Muin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Spinning
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+53% vs div avg
54%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
38%
Jabs
31%
⭐Other
Guillotines
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Spinning (54%). 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 (108%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 230% 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
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 85% of wins end in finish (10 KO + 7 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (67% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#32 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc72%
Clinch
68% acc16%
Ground
55% acc12%
Striking Differential+0.68/min
2.89 landed/min2.21 absorbed/min
2.89
Landed/Min
2.21
Absorbed/Min
0.25
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed177
Sig. Strikes Attempted386
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 72% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 5.5 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
26%
Low
Division Rank#36 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
70%
Elite
Division Rank#27 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
26%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
17
Total
23
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.47
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
23
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
46
Attempted
26%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 70%.
7 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (26%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
354
1.31
Ratio
Absorbed
270
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.5
High
Strikes/Min
5.5
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
67%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 67% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:14
R2 Control
1:28
R3 Control
0:39
R1 to Final
-13%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.3pp
Body
+6.6pp
Leg
-7.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-9.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#44
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#6
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#24
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#32
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#34
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#22
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#42
of 52
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#20
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2741
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights