UFC"Gladiator"Rinat Fakhretdinov Record: 24-1-1
WelterweightRecord24-1-1
Age34
DivisionWelterweight · #9
Combat Edge Elo1811
Last fightSep 6 2025
Rinat Fakhretdinov has a 24-1-1 professional record and is 34 years old in the Welterweight division, representing American Top Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Rinat Fakhretdinov bio
Personal background
Rinat "Gladiator" Fakhretdinov is a Russian welterweight who competed in the UFC, born September 28, 1991, into a Volga Tatar family in the village of Belozerye in Mordovia. He took up freestyle wrestling and the Japanese striking art of Kudo at 13, then moved to Moscow in 2011 to train combat sambo, working multiple jobs and studying law along the way. That blend of disciplines shaped a powerful, well-rounded fighter who stands 6'0" with a 74-inch reach and trains under the American Top Team banner. Years of grinding through Russia's lower leagues forged the durability and finishing instinct that would define his climb.
Path to the UFC
Fakhretdinov turned professional in 2013 and rattled off a long string of finishes on the Russian and regional circuits, building one of the sport's most impressive unbeaten streaks. His lone career MMA blemish came early – a 2014 unanimous-decision loss to Igor Svirid – after which he simply stopped losing. The win that changed his trajectory came in January 2021, when he flattened UFC veteran Eric Spicely with a first-round knockout, a performance emphatic enough to catch Dana White's eye and earn him a UFC contract.
Undefeated in the UFC
Fakhretdinov backed up the hype inside the Octagon. He debuted in June 2022 with a unanimous-decision win over Andreas Michailidis, then outpointed The Ultimate Fighter winner Bryan Battle that December. In July 2023 he delivered one of his signature moments, submitting former lightweight contender Kevin Lee with a first-round guillotine choke. His only non-win in the UFC followed in November 2023, a majority draw against the dangerous Elizeu Zaleski – a result that kept his unbeaten record intact.
Closing out a perfect run
Fakhretdinov stayed busy across rulesets, even testing himself in grappling-only competition with a 2024 decision win over Bellator legend Douglas Lima and a submission loss to grappling ace Craig Jones. Back in the cage, he kept rolling: a split-decision win over Nicolas Dalby in June 2024, a unanimous-decision nod over Carlos Leal at UFC 308 in October 2024, and a first-round TKO of Swedish slugger Andreas Gustafsson in September 2025. He closed his UFC tenure with an undefeated promotional record.
Fighting style
Fakhretdinov is the rare welterweight who is genuinely dangerous everywhere. His 24-1-1 record carries a 75% finish rate built on real two-way power: 12 of his wins are by knockout and another six by submission, reflecting the sambo and wrestling base that lets him drag opponents down and the heavy hands that end fights on the feet. He pairs that finishing ability with stout defense – he has never been knocked out or submitted in his MMA career, with his only blemish a 2014 decision. The honest caveat is that several of his UFC wins came on the cards rather than by stoppage, suggesting that the division's most elite, well-rounded opponents can be tough to put away over three rounds.
Career highlights
- Undefeated UFC tenure — never lost inside the Octagon, with wins over Bryan Battle, Kevin Lee and Carlos Leal and only a single draw on his promotional record.
- Long unbeaten streak — built one of MMA's most durable runs, with just one career loss (a 2014 decision) on a 24-1-1 ledger.
- Two-way finisher — 12 knockouts and six submissions for a 75% finish rate, anchored by his first-round guillotine of Kevin Lee.
Career snapshot
Rinat Fakhretdinov career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1811Great ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#37
Welterweight#9of 211 active
Peak1811
Last move+13
Opponent quality1650avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1811 Elo after defeating Andreas Gustafsson (2025-09-06)
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Rinat Fakhretdinov quick answers
What is Rinat Fakhretdinov's record?
Rinat Fakhretdinov's professional MMA record is 24-1-1.
How old is Rinat Fakhretdinov?
Rinat Fakhretdinov is 34 years old.
What weight class is Rinat Fakhretdinov?
Rinat Fakhretdinov fights at Welterweight in UFC.
How tall is Rinat Fakhretdinov?
Rinat Fakhretdinov is 6'0" tall with a 74" reach.
How much does Rinat Fakhretdinov weigh?
Rinat Fakhretdinov competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 171 lbs.
What is Rinat Fakhretdinov's Combat Edge Elo?
Rinat Fakhretdinov's Combat Edge Elo is 1811, with a peak Elo of 1811.
How strong is Rinat Fakhretdinov's recent opposition?
Rinat Fakhretdinov's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1650 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Rinat Fakhretdinov's last fight?
Rinat Fakhretdinov's latest tracked pro fight was against Andreas Gustafsson at UFC Fight Night on Sep 6 2025.
What is Rinat Fakhretdinov's recent form?
Rinat Fakhretdinov's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-D-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Rinat Fakhretdinov usually win?
Rinat Fakhretdinov's 24 recorded wins include 12 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 75% ending before the final bell.
12Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
6Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Rinat Fakhretdinov stats
Record : 24 / 1 / 1Significant strikes landed per minute
4.78Fighter2.97Division average
Significant striking accuracy
53%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.58Fighter3.82Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
54%Fighter52%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.95Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
34%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
92%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.20Fighter0.63Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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