UFC · Middleweight · Unranked
Ismail Naurdiev
“The Austrian Wonderboy”
26-8
Record
13
KO/TKO wins
6
Sub wins
7
Decision wins
Photo: ESPN
Tale of the Tape
Age
29
Height
5' 10"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Morocco
Key Stats
76%
Win Rate
73%
Finish Rate
13
KO/TKO Wins
6
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
34
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"The Austrian Wonderboy". That's what they call Ismail Naurdiev, and is part of the UFC middleweight division's deep end, fighting out of Morocco — 33 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
A balanced operator — 13 wins by KO, 6 by submission, 6 on the scorecards. No single weapon to game-plan around, which is exactly the problem.
Most recent outing: a win over Ryan Loder via ko/tko (punch) r1. Business handled.
Recent Fights
Marvin Vettori
Decision · Oct 3, 2026
Ryan Loder
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Nov 22, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
JunYong Park
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 21, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.
Bruno Silva
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 26, 2024
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway
Tahar Hadbi
Submission (Guillotine) R1 · Dec 8, 2023
Brave CF 79
Latest / Ismail Naurdiev News
Marvin Vettori Can't Stomach His Own Tape Before UFC 332 Return
The one-time title challenger hasn't won since March 2023. On a four-fight skid, he's rebooking the opponent who gave him a cracked rib.
Oct 1, 2026
Marvin Vettori Goes Back to His Roots to Snap a Four-Fight Skid
Vettori (19-10-1) has lost four straight in the UFC. Now he's rejoined his original team alongside Beneil Dariush before facing Ismail Naurdiev at UFC 332.
Sep 30, 2026