UFC"The Turan Warrior"Bekzat Almakhan Record: 12-4-0
BantamweightRecord12-4-0
Age28
DivisionBantamweight · #85
Combat Edge Elo1663
Last fightJun 27 2026
Bekzat Almakhan has a 12-4-0 professional record and is 28 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Triumph Fights. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Bekzat Almakhan bio
Personal background
Bekzat Almakhan, nicknamed "The Turan Warrior," is a Kazakh bantamweight competing in the UFC, a ferocious knockout artist representing Kazakhstan's fast-rising fight scene. Born October 8, 1997, in southern Kazakhstan's Jambyl region, he grew up in the city of Taraz before relocating to Almaty, where he launched his professional career. His combat foundation is in karate – he trained the discipline for roughly eight years through his school days and holds a black belt – supplemented by boxing, a striking base that shows in his fight-ending power. He also competed in zhekpe-zhek, a traditional Kazakh bare-knuckle combat sport, and is a graduate of the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism. Fighting at 5'7" with a 68-inch reach out of the Triumph Fights camp, he built his reputation as one of the most explosive finishers on the regional circuit.
Path to the UFC
Almakhan turned professional in 2018 and assembled a violent regional resume across Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian and UAE circuits, racking up stoppage after stoppage in promotions such as Octagon and UAE Warriors. He sustained an early submission loss in 2020 but otherwise overwhelmed opponents, including a 2022 first-round TKO of seasoned Sabuhi Guliev and a 2023 unanimous decision over the highly regarded Mauro Mastromarini at UAE Warriors 36. That run of finishes – many of them by knockout – earned him a UFC contract.
UFC run
Almakhan stepped straight into the deep end. His March 2024 debut pitted him against unbeaten contender Umar Nurmagomedov, who out-grappled him to a unanimous decision – a competitive but clear loss to one of the division's elite. He bounced back emphatically in May 2025 at UFC 315, blasting former two-time Contender Series champion Brad Katona with punches for a first-round knockout that announced his power on the big stage. In November 2025 he dropped a unanimous decision to surging prospect Aleksandre Topuria, leaving his UFC ledger at a tough but respectable mark against top opposition. He is next scheduled to face Jean Matsumoto.
Fighting style
Almakhan is one of the most finish-heavy fighters anywhere, with a staggering 92% career finish rate – 10 of his 12 wins by knockout and one by submission, with only a single decision win. His karate-and-boxing roots produce sudden, fight-ending power, and his regional record is a highlight reel of corner stoppages and one-punch KOs. The pattern of his UFC results is telling: both Octagon losses came by decision to elite grapplers (Nurmagomedov and Topuria), while his one UFC win came by first-round knockout. That underscores both his strength – if the fight stays standing, he can end it instantly – and the area opponents target, namely his grappling and his ability to keep pace over three full rounds with high-level wrestlers.
Career highlights
- First-round KO of Brad Katona — flattened the former two-time Contender Series winner at UFC 315 in May 2025 for his signature Octagon victory.
- Elite finishing rate — a 92% career finish rate, with 10 of 12 wins by knockout, among the most explosive in the bantamweight division.
- Battle-tested against contenders — debuted against unbeaten Umar Nurmagomedov and traded with rising prospect Aleksandre Topuria, proving his place against top opposition.
Career snapshot
Bekzat Almakhan career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1663Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#688
Bantamweight#85of 176 active
Peak1698
Last move-13
Opponent quality1581avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1698 Elo after defeating Brad Katona (2025-05-10)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
LossJean Matsumoto2026-06-27 | Decision (unanimous)-13LossAleksandre Topuria2025-11-22 | Decision (unanimous)-21WinBrad Katona2025-05-10 | KO+19LossUmar Nurmagomedov2024-03-02 | Decision - Unanimous-12WinYan Ferraz2023-11-18 | TKO (Punches)+10Bekzat Almakhan quick answers
What is Bekzat Almakhan's record?
Bekzat Almakhan's professional MMA record is 12-4-0.
How old is Bekzat Almakhan?
Bekzat Almakhan is 28 years old.
What weight class is Bekzat Almakhan?
Bekzat Almakhan fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Bekzat Almakhan?
Bekzat Almakhan is 5'7" tall with a 68" reach.
How much does Bekzat Almakhan weigh?
Bekzat Almakhan competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Bekzat Almakhan's Combat Edge Elo?
Bekzat Almakhan's Combat Edge Elo is 1663, with a peak Elo of 1698.
How strong is Bekzat Almakhan's recent opposition?
Bekzat Almakhan's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1581 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Bekzat Almakhan's last fight?
Bekzat Almakhan's latest tracked pro fight was against Jean Matsumoto at UFC Fight Night on Jun 27 2026.
What is Bekzat Almakhan's recent form?
Bekzat Almakhan's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Bekzat Almakhan usually win?
Bekzat Almakhan's 12 recorded wins include 10 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 92% ending before the final bell.
10Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Bekzat Almakhan stats
Record : 12 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
1.61Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
34%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.73Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
37%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
42%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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