Islam Dulatov Record: 12-1-0

Building a finisher's reputation

One of the defining wins of his pre-UFC run came in October 2023, when Dulatov submitted veteran Will Chope by first-round guillotine choke at Sparta Championship Fighting 3. Chope arrived with more than 60 professional fights and a 42-19 record, and finishing such an experienced campaigner in a single round underscored how dangerous Dulatov had become early in fights. It was the kind of result that, combined with a string of similar stoppages, made his case for a place on the UFC roster.

UFC arrival

Dulatov made his UFC debut in July 2025 at UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3, knocking out Adam Fugitt with punches in the first round to announce himself emphatically on the sport's biggest stage. The finish confirmed the hype that had followed him from the regional circuit and kept his perfect finishing streak intact at the highest level. He is scheduled to return in July 2026 against Wellington Turman at a UFC Fight Night, a step up in experience that will test whether his finishing pressure holds against a seasoned veteran.

Fighting style

Dulatov is the rare fighter with a flawless finishing record: every one of his 12 wins has come inside the distance, split between seven knockouts and five submissions for a 100% finish rate, with his lone loss coming by decision. That balance is unusual — he is equally comfortable ending fights with his hands or chaining into chokes, having stopped opponents with guillotines, D'Arce chokes, arm-triangles and elbows. His height and reach let him manage range and land with power, while his boxing pedigree gives his striking real polish. The open question is durability and pacing in deeper waters, since his career has almost never left the early rounds.

Career highlights

• Perfect finishing record — all 12 of his professional wins have come by knockout or submission, a 100% finish rate that few fighters at any level can match.
• Emphatic UFC debut — he knocked out Adam Fugitt in the first round at UFC 318 to deliver on the hype that surrounded his signing.
• Finishing a seasoned veteran — his first-round guillotine of 60-plus-fight veteran Will Chope showcased his ability to stop experienced opponents early.