Ramazan Temirov Record: 19-3-0

UFC arrival

Temirov made an immediate impression in his Octagon debut in October 2024, stopping CJ Vergara with first-round punches – exactly the kind of statement finish that announces a new contender. He followed it in March 2025 with a more cerebral performance, outpointing Charles Johnson over three rounds for a unanimous decision that showed his ability to win on the scorecards as well as with power.

Recent activity

In February 2026 Temirov competed in a grappling match against Azat Maksum, which was scored a majority draw. He is next scheduled to return to the Octagon in July 2026 against Steve Erceg, a step up that pits him against an established top-15 flyweight and offers a clear opportunity to crack the divisional rankings.

Fighting style

Temirov is a finisher built around concussive striking, with 11 of his 19 wins coming by knockout for a finish rate above 60%. His karate and hand-to-hand combat roots show in his timing and his willingness to throw fight-ending kicks and combinations, and he has the single submission on his record to prove his ground game is functional rather than an afterthought. His UFC sample is still small but telling: a first-round blitz of Vergara to demonstrate his power, and a disciplined decision over Johnson to show he can manage rounds and pace. His losses have come by decision and submission against quality regional competition, the experiences that rounded out a now-mature flyweight.

Career highlights

• Statement UFC debut — stopped CJ Vergara with first-round punches in October 2024, announcing himself as a flyweight to watch.
• Proven scorecard win — outpointed Charles Johnson over three rounds, showing he can win decisions as well as deliver finishes.
• Knockout-heavy resume — owns an above-60% finish rate with 11 knockouts among his 19 wins, the product of a striking base rooted in karate and hand-to-hand combat.