- Asu Almabayev is the current No. 8-ranked UFC flyweight contender.
- Almabayev holds an MMA record of 21 wins and three losses.
- Almabayev is coming off a third-round TKO loss to Manel Kape on March 1 in Las Vegas.
Asu Almabayev is one of the fastest rising flyweight contenders in the UFC today after sweeping his first four fights in the promotion. This allowed him to crack a spot in the division’s top 10 rankings.
His MMA odds will be available at BetMGM’s online sportsbook once he makes his return inside the octagon. Speaking of his comeback fight, when will it happen, and who will he face next? Find out here.
When Is Asu Almabayev’s Next Fight?
Almabayev’s next opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s fresh off a third-round TKO loss at the hands of Manel Kape on March 1 inside the APEX Center. Almabayev and Kape headlined the fight night card in Las Vegas.
Asu Almabayev MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 21-3
- Wins by TKO/KO: 3
- Wins by decision: 9
- Striking accuracy: 56%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.11
- Significant strikes absorbed: 1.02
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 5.08
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 1.69
- Significant strikes defense: 60%
- Takedown defense: 50%
- Knockdown average: 0.28
- Average fight time: 13:18
Asu Almabayev Notable Wins
Almabayev’s victories under the Las Vegas-based promotion were against Ode’ Osbourne, CJ Vergara, Jose Johnson, and Matheus Nicolau.
Asu Almabayev UFC Earnings
Almabayev’s estimated UFC earnings were over $150,000. His latest fight purse against Nicolau in October is $30,000.
Asu Almabayev Team and Corner
Almabayev trains under the Dar Pro Team Kazakhstan in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The team is owned by Alidar Utemuratov.
Another notable fighter from the same gym is top welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov.
