Historic clash in the UFC: Ramazon Temirov will face off against his Kazakh opponent
Famous UFC fighter from Uzbekistan, Ramazon Temirov, announced his next important match. The athlete shared this on his Instagram page, delighting his fans.
Temirov's upcoming opponent will be the famous Kazakh fighter Asu Almabayev. This clash is expected to go down in UFC history as the first fight between representatives of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. This exciting match will take place on July 26 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of the UFC on ABC 9 tournament.
Our compatriot Ramazon Temirov has stepped into the octagon 22 times in his professional MMA career, winning 19 times and losing to his opponents 3 times. Currently active in the UFC, Temirov has fought twice in this organization, winning both matches. Notably, the upcoming match against Almabayev will be Temirov's third fight in the UFC promotion.
Temirov had his first UFC fight in October 2024, which was met with applause from fans. The next match took place on March 2 of this year.
It is worth noting that Temirov has faced Kazakh opponents three times before. In 2019, he lost to Talgat Jumagaliyev, but in 2021, he had a rematch with him and secured victory. That same year, he also defeated another Kazakh fighter, Satbek Yesengeldin.
Kazakh Asu Almabayev has 21 wins and 3 losses in his professional career. He has stepped into the octagon 5 times in the UFC, recording 4 wins and 1 loss. Almabayev fought his last match against Manel Kape, who is ranked high in the UFC, and lost that opportunity.
Currently, Almabayev is ranked eighth in the UFC, while our compatriot Temirov is in thirteenth place. This match is of great significance for both athletes, and the winning fighter will undoubtedly rise to higher ranks in the ratings.
This historic match between representatives of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan is eagerly awaited by UFC fans. Ramazon Temirov's supporters are also expressing confidence in his victory and providing strong support.
The Zamin.uz editorial team wishes Temirov victory and new achievements in this historic match.
