When Is Asu Almabayev’s Next Fight?

Asu Almabayev, celebrates after defeating CJ Vergara during a UFC 299 mixed martial arts bout, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Miami.
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  • Asu Almabayev is the current No. 8-ranked UFC flyweight contender.
  • Almabayev holds an MMA record of 22 wins and three losses.
  • Almabayev is fresh off a unanimous decision win over Ramazan Temirov on July 26 at UFC Abu Dhabi.

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 divisionโ€™s top 10 rankings.

His MMA odds will be available at BetMGMโ€™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 Almabayevโ€™s Next Fight?

Almabayevโ€™s next confirmed opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s coming off a bounce-back win over Jose Ochoa last July 26 at UFC Abu Dhabi, which took place inside the Etihad Arena in the UAE.

Asu Almabayev MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 22-3
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 3
  • Wins by decision: 10
  • 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

Almabayevโ€™s victories under the Las Vegas-based promotion were against Odeโ€™ Osbourne, CJ Vergara, Jose Johnson, and Matheus Nicolau.

Asu Almabayev UFC Earnings

Almabayevโ€™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.

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.