WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Rustam Khabilov
24-4
Age
36
Height
5'8"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
13:09
Gym
—
Wins By
4 KO · 5 Sub · 14 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 8
Last 5
WLWWL
Finish Rate
39%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Pech, Russia
Fight History
WIN
SK
vs Sergey Khandozhko
UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DF
vs Diego Ferreira
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KJ
vs Kajan Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DG
vs Desmond Green
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AM
vs Adriano Martins
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
BH
vs Benson Henderson
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 1:16
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 1:16
WIN
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LS
vs Leandro Silva
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CW
vs Chris Wade
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NP
vs Norman Parke
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jason Saggo
UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
YM
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· 2013-04-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Thumb Injury
R1 2:32
TKO - Doctor's StoppageThumb Injury·R1 2:32
WIN
VP
vs Vinc Pichel
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale
KO/TKO
Slam to On Ground
R1 2:15
KO/TKOSlam to On Ground·R1 2:15
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.0/min
Grappling
3.95 TD
Defense
66%
⚖️Rustam adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Slam to On Ground
#11
50% of KOs
Thumb Injury
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Slam to On Ground (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.0) and Strike Def% (66%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (4/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (66%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
66%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
27% acc66%
Clinch
54% acc9%
Ground
69% acc25%
Striking Differential-0.18/min
1.98 landed/min2.16 absorbed/min
1.98
Landed/Min
2.16
Absorbed/Min
0.09
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed339
Sig. Strikes Attempted988
Key Insights
Rustam is active on the ground (25%).
Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 66%.
Effective ground striker: 25% from ground at 69% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
32%
Landed
35
Defended
73
Total
108
3.95
TD / 15min
0.09
Sub / 15min
35
TD Landed
108
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
43
Landed
98
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.95 TD/15min.
5 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 25% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
315
1.33
Ratio
Absorbed
237
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
1/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.2
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
109%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 13 fights
R1 Control
0:59
R2 Control
1:12
R3 Control
1:46
R1 to Final
+11%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.9pp
Body
-1.9pp
Leg
-10.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+20.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
9.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
0.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
0%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2941
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights