Tagir Ulanbekov
Russia
Picks up fourth straight win
Ulanbekov defeated Azat Maksum via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan.
ANALYSIS
It was an underwhelming performance from Ulanbekov from start to finish and one in which he was lucky to win as a -500 favorite. A grappler by trade, Tagir failed on all eight of his takedown attempts. He was able to use his upper-body strength to pin Maksum along the fence for long stretches at a time, but he landed very little offense from that position. Ulanbekov closed with a 68-62 edge in significant strikes landed. It was a much closer result than the scorecards indicate. Tagir has won four in a row and six of seven with the UFC, meaning he's on the verge of earning some important fights in a thin flyweight division.
It was an underwhelming performance from Ulanbekov from start to finish and one in which he was lucky to win as a -500 favorite. A grappler by trade, Tagir failed on all eight of his takedown attempts. He was able to use his upper-body strength to pin Maksum along the fence for long stretches at a time, but he landed very little offense from that position. Ulanbekov closed with a 68-62 edge in significant strikes landed. It was a much closer result than the scorecards indicate. Tagir has won four in a row and six of seven with the UFC, meaning he's on the verge of earning some important fights in a thin flyweight division.
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New opponent for UFC Baku
Ulanbekov is scheduled against Azat Maksum for a flyweight fight at UFC Baku on June 21, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
For the Baku event, Ulanbekov's initial opponent was Kyoji Horiguchi (undisclosed). It is clear that an undisclosed problem caused him to withdraw from June 21's card. Ulanbekov's new opponent is looking to bounce back after an early-2024 loss to Charles Johnson.
For the Baku event, Ulanbekov's initial opponent was Kyoji Horiguchi (undisclosed). It is clear that an undisclosed problem caused him to withdraw from June 21's card. Ulanbekov's new opponent is looking to bounce back after an early-2024 loss to Charles Johnson.
Set to fight in Baku
Ulanbekov will match up against Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Baku on Jun. 21, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The Russian flyweight will look to continue to ride the wave with a three-match win streak under his belt and five wins in his six UFC matchups. Ulanbekov will take on a newcomer in his Baku appearance, as Horoguchi has yet to see the Octagon at the UFC stage, but Horiguchi has spent many years as a champion in the overseas-based RIZIN promotion, in addition to fighting for the title under the Bellator banner.
The Russian flyweight will look to continue to ride the wave with a three-match win streak under his belt and five wins in his six UFC matchups. Ulanbekov will take on a newcomer in his Baku appearance, as Horoguchi has yet to see the Octagon at the UFC stage, but Horiguchi has spent many years as a champion in the overseas-based RIZIN promotion, in addition to fighting for the title under the Bellator banner.
Takes decision in UFC 311 opener
Ulanbekov defeated Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 311 on Saturday in Los Angeles.
ANALYSIS
Fight fans get a wrestling-heavy game plan each and every time out from Ulanbekov, and this one was no exception. Neither man was able to make much headway on the feet, but Ulanbekov parlayed three takedowns and 6:49 worth of control time into his third straight victory. Now 5-1 in his first six UFC bouts, Ulanbekov has just one knockout victory in 18 professional fights, so the takedowns better keep coming if he plans on having continued success as he climbs up the 125-pound rankings.
Fight fans get a wrestling-heavy game plan each and every time out from Ulanbekov, and this one was no exception. Neither man was able to make much headway on the feet, but Ulanbekov parlayed three takedowns and 6:49 worth of control time into his third straight victory. Now 5-1 in his first six UFC bouts, Ulanbekov has just one knockout victory in 18 professional fights, so the takedowns better keep coming if he plans on having continued success as he climbs up the 125-pound rankings.
Carpenter fight coming
Ulanbekov will fight Clayton Carpenter at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ulanbekov didn't fight at all in 2024, as a weight miss caused a scheduled fight against Joshua Van in June to be canceled. Assuming no issues arise, this fight will be Ulanbekov's first time back in the ring in 13 months, and he'll be tasked with taking down an opponent who boasts a perfect 8-0 professional record (2-0 in UFC).
Ulanbekov didn't fight at all in 2024, as a weight miss caused a scheduled fight against Joshua Van in June to be canceled. Assuming no issues arise, this fight will be Ulanbekov's first time back in the ring in 13 months, and he'll be tasked with taking down an opponent who boasts a perfect 8-0 professional record (2-0 in UFC).
Weight miss causes cancellation
Ulanbekov will not fight Joshua Van at UFC Vegas 93 on Saturday, according to MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
For the first time in his UFC career, Ulanbekov missed weight for a scheduled fight and did so badly. He stepped on the scales 3.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. 2024 is not even halfway done, and Ulanbekov has already experienced multiple fights scrapped this year.
For the first time in his UFC career, Ulanbekov missed weight for a scheduled fight and did so badly. He stepped on the scales 3.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. 2024 is not even halfway done, and Ulanbekov has already experienced multiple fights scrapped this year.