Ismail Naurdiev
Middleweight
Ismail Naurdiev
“The Austrian Wonderboy”
24-8
W – L

Tale of the Tape

Profile
29
Age
5'10"
Height
74"
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
75%
Finish Rate
WLW
Last 5

Fighting Style

Read from the record
Knockout threatFinisherRangySeasoned

Naurdiev is a striker who hunts the finish — of his 24 wins, 12 come by knockout, 6 by submission, and 6 by decision. He's a genuine finisher: 75% of those wins came inside the distance. 2 of his 8 defeats have come by KO/TKO, suggesting real vulnerability against powerful strikers. At 74" he carries real length for the division and fights best at range. He's at his best when the fight stays standing — the live question in any matchup is whether an opponent can drag him into grappling he'd rather avoid.

How the Wins Come

24 career wins
KO/TKO 12 · 50%
Submission 6 · 25%
Decision 6 · 25%

Fight History

3 bouts
W
def. Ryan Loder
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker · Middleweight
22 Nov 2025
L
lost to JunYong Park
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. · Middleweight
21 Jun 2025
W
def. Bruno Silva
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway · Middleweight
26 Oct 2024
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