UFCDenis Tiuliulin Record: 10-10-0
MiddleweightRecord10-10-0
Age38
DivisionMiddleweight · #142
Combat Edge Elo1537
Last fightAug 3 2024
Denis Tiuliulin has a 10-10-0 professional record and is 38 years old in the Middleweight division, representing Evolve Gym. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Denis Tiuliulin bio
Personal background
Denis Tiuliulin is a Russian UFC middleweight born on May 17, 1988, in Moscow, a hard-nosed striker who reached the sport's biggest stage on the strength of his power and his willingness to trade. His combat-sports roots are in Thai boxing, a discipline in which he became a Moscow champion, and that kickboxing base shaped the come-forward, pocket-fighting style that defines him. Before committing to a fighting career he worked outside the cage, including time as a security guard and personal trainer, and began training seriously for MMA in 2013. The 6'1" Tiuliulin, who fights with a long 77-inch reach out of Evolve Gym, is built around one core idea: walk an opponent into range and let his hands go.
Path to the UFC
Tiuliulin debuted professionally in 2013 and spent nearly a decade grinding through the Russian and international regional scene, fighting for promotions such as M-1 Challenge, ACB, Brave CF and UAE Warriors. The road was uneven – he piled up knockouts but also absorbed losses, including a 2020 kimura submission defeat to unbeaten prospect Ikram Aliskerov at Brave CF 41. A first-round knockout of Juscelino Ferreira at UAE Warriors 18 in 2021 helped earn him a short-notice UFC opportunity.
UFC tenure
Tiuliulin's UFC debut in March 2022 was a baptism by fire: he was submitted by unbeaten Aliaskhab Khizriev by rear-naked choke in the second round. He answered emphatically in September 2022 at UFC 279, stopping Jamie Pickett with a second-round TKO via knee and punches for his signature promotional win. From there, the level of competition caught up with him: he was submitted by Jun Yong Park in early 2023, knocked out by Gregory Rodrigues with elbows at UFC 292, and stopped by Christian Leroy Duncan later that year.
Recent results
The slide continued into 2024, when Tiuliulin dropped a unanimous decision to Sedriques Dumas, leaving his overall record at an even 10-10. The run underscored both his appeal and his ceiling: a fighter who makes every bout violent and competitive on the feet, but who has struggled against opponents able to take the fight to the mat.
Fighting style
Tiuliulin is one of the more committed finishers on this list, with a striking 90% finish rate – nine of his 10 wins have come by knockout, with just a single decision on his ledger. He is a pure pressure striker who thrives in firefights, drawing opponents into the pocket and trusting his power and his chin to win exchanges. That style is a double-edged sword: his grappling is the clear vulnerability, and his record reflects it, with four submission losses and several stoppages coming once fights leave the feet. When he can keep a bout standing, he is dangerous to anyone; when he is taken down and forced to defend, he becomes far easier to beat.
Career highlights
- UFC 279 statement — stopped Jamie Pickett by second-round TKO for his signature Octagon victory.
- Elite knockout rate — finished nine of his 10 career wins by KO/TKO, a 90% finish rate that makes him a live threat any time the fight stays standing.
- Regional power run — knocked out Juscelino Ferreira in the first round at UAE Warriors 18, the kind of finish that helped earn his UFC call-up.
Career snapshot
Denis Tiuliulin career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1537Average ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#2436
Middleweight#142of 148 active
Peak1590
Last move-11
Opponent quality1613avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1590 Elo after defeating Jamie Pickett (2022-09-10)
Similar Elo in Middleweight
Denis Tiuliulin quick answers
What is Denis Tiuliulin's record?
Denis Tiuliulin's professional MMA record is 10-10-0.
How old is Denis Tiuliulin?
Denis Tiuliulin is 38 years old.
What weight class is Denis Tiuliulin?
Denis Tiuliulin fights at Middleweight in UFC.
How tall is Denis Tiuliulin?
Denis Tiuliulin is 6'1" tall with a 77" reach.
How much does Denis Tiuliulin weigh?
Denis Tiuliulin competes at Middleweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 185 lbs.
What is Denis Tiuliulin's Combat Edge Elo?
Denis Tiuliulin's Combat Edge Elo is 1537, with a peak Elo of 1590.
How strong is Denis Tiuliulin's recent opposition?
Denis Tiuliulin's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1613 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Denis Tiuliulin's last fight?
Denis Tiuliulin's latest tracked pro fight was against Sedriques Dumas at UFC Fight Night on Aug 3 2024.
What is Denis Tiuliulin's recent form?
Denis Tiuliulin's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Denis Tiuliulin usually win?
Denis Tiuliulin's 10 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 90% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
4Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Denis Tiuliulin stats
Record : 10 / 10 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.61Fighter2.93Division average
Significant striking accuracy
41%Fighter45%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.23Fighter4.21Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
38%Fighter51%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.96Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
43%Fighter39%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
72%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.77Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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