Rinat Fakhretdinov

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Ryashitovich and the family name is Fakhretdinov.
Rinat Fakhretdinov
BornRinat Ryashitovich Fakhretdinov[1]
(1991-09-28) 28 September 1991 (age 33)
Belozerye, Mordovian ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Native nameРинат Фахретдинов
NicknameGladiator
ResidenceMoscow, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2022—present)
Middleweight (2013—2021)
Reach74 in (188 cm)[2]
StyleCombat Sambo
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSaransk, Mordovia, Russia
TeamAmerican Top Team[3]
Evolve Gym[4]
Gold Star Fit[5]
TrainerMarat Kapkaev[6]
Marcos DaMatta[7]
RankMaster of Sport in Combat Sambo[8][9]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins23
By knockout11
By submission6
By decision6
Losses1
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rinat Ryashitovich Fakhretdinov[a] (born 28 September 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Early life

Rinat Ryashitovich Fakhretdinov was born into a Volga Tatar family on 28 September 1991, in the village of Belozerye in the Romodanovsky District of the Mordovian ASSR, an autonomous republic within the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.[10][11] He started freestyle wrestling and Kūdō at the age of 13. In 2011, he moved from Saransk, Mordovia to Moscow and jointed the "sparta combat sambo club".[9] To support himself, he held multiple jobs while studying law at Mordovia State University through correspondence.[12][13][14]

Mixed martial arts career

In his early 20s, he transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA), participating in amateur tournaments and gaining experience. He secured the SFC championship and later received an invitation to compete in the GFC, a prominent MMA league in Russia. On 3 May 2019 he became the Gorilla Fighting Championship champion in middleweight division after a submission win over Alberto Pereira.[15]

At the UAE Warriors 15 tournament,[16] his knockout victory over Eric Spicely caught the attention of UFC president Dana White, who offered him a contract to join the UFC. This made Fakhretdinov the first Tatar fighter to compete in a Western MMA promotion.[17]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Fakhretdinov made his UFC debut on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207 in a welterweight bout against Andreas Michailidis.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Fakhretdinov was expected to face Michael Morales on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216.[20] However, Morales pulled out and was replaced by Bryan Battle.[21][22] Fakhretdinov won the one-sided fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Fakhretdinov faced Kevin Lee on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[24] He won the fight via technical submission due to a guillotine choke with in the opening minute.[25]

Fakhretdinov faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[26] The bout ended in a majority draw.[27]

Fakhretdinov faced Nicolas Dalby on June 22, 2024, at UFC on ABC 6.[28] He won the fight by split decision.[29]

Fakhretdinov was scheduled to face Nursulton Ruziboev on October 26, 2024 at UFC 308.[30] However, Ruziboev withdrew from the fight due to an injury and was replaced by former LFA Welterweight Champion and promotional newcomer Carlos Leal.[31][32] He won the bout by unanimous decision, despite 16 of 16 media outlets scoring the bout for Leal.[33][34]

Fakhretdinov is scheduled to face Gabriel Bonfim on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.[35]

Professional grappling career

Fakhretdinov competed against Douglas Lima at ADXC 2 on January 19, 2024.[36] He won the match by unanimous decision.[37]

Fakhretdinov competed against Craig Jones at Pit Submission Series 4 on April 20, 2024.[38] He lost the match by submission due to a triangle choke.[39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches 23 wins 1 loss
By knockout 11 0
By submission 6 0
By decision 6 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 23–1–1 Carlos Leal Decision (unanimous) UFC 308 October 26, 2024 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 22–1–1 Nicolas Dalby Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov June 22, 2024 3 5:00 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Draw 21–1–1 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis November 4, 2023 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 21–1 Kevin Lee Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov July 1, 2023 1 0:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–1 Bryan Battle Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland December 17, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–1 Andreas Michailidis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik June 4, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Welterweight.
Win 18–1 Eric Spicely KO (punch) UAE Warriors 15 January 15, 2021 1 0:55 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 17–1 Jhonny Carlos Decision (unanimous) GFC 16 August 30, 2019 3 5:00 Astrakhan, Russia Defended the GFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 16–1 Alberto Uda Submission (guillotine choke) GFC 11 May 3, 2019 1 4:13 Penza, Russia Won the GFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 15–1 Vladimir Migovich TKO (punches) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 9 February 17, 2019 1 1:09 Kazan, Russia
Win 14–1 Viktor Shabalov Submission (guillotine choke) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 7 November 4, 2018 2 3:15 Samara, Russia
Win 13–1 Bayram Mamedov TKO (punches) Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 4 May 11, 2018 1 N/A Samara, Russia Return to Middleweight.
Win 12–1 Kevin Oliver TKO (punches) Prosperity Fight Promo: Battle for Samara February 2, 2018 1 4:13 Samara, Russia
Win 11–1 Nurgazy Kaldar TKO (punches) SFC: Legacy of Sparta 3 August 12, 2017 1 0:50 Botlikhsky, Russia Welterweight debut.
Win 10–1 Emin Agaev KO (punches) SFC: Legacy of Sparta 2 August 14, 2016 1 0:10 Botlikhsky, Russia
Win 9–1 Denis Gunich Decision (unanimous) Octagon Fighting Sensation 8 May 8, 2015 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 8–1 Melis Joldoshev Submission (guillotine choke) World Ertaymash Federation 2 March 15, 2015 2 2:04 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Win 7–1 Yuri Ilyin TKO (punches) SFC: Legacy of Sparta 1 September 14, 2014 1 2:15 Zelenograd, Russia
Win 6–1 Erikson Betao Submission (guillotine choke) Fight Stars: Team Challenge 1 September 5, 2014 1 2:05 Saransk, Russia
Win 5–1 Ravshan Akhmedov TKO (corner stoppage) No. 1 Martial Arts Club: Beginning of the Road Finals November 30, 2013 2 4:33 Moscow, Russia Won the No. 1 Martial Arts Club middleweight tournament.
Win 4–1 Magomed Isaev Submission (rear-naked choke) No. 1 Martial Arts Club: Beginning of the Road Semifinals October 27, 2013 1 2:22 Moscow, Russia No. 1 Martial Arts Club middleweight tournament semifinal.
Win 3–1 Marat Bekmuratov TKO (punches) No. 1 Martial Arts Club: Beginning of the Road Quarterfinals September 22, 2013 1 0:30 Moscow, Russia No. 1 Martial Arts Club middleweight tournament quarterfinal.
Win 2–1 Pavel Bodrov TKO (punches) Razdolie Cup 2 June 30, 2013 1 2:30 Zelenograd, Russia
Loss 1–1 Aigun Akhmedov Decision (unanimous) Igor Vovchanchyn Cup 3 June 5, 2013 2 5:00 Kharkiv, Ukraine
Win 1–0 Aleksandr Svirid TKO (punches) 2 0:41 Middleweight debut.

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See also

Notes

  1. ^ Russian: Ринат Ряшитович Фахретдинов
    Tatar: Ринат Рәшит улы Фәхретдинов
    pronounced [Reenat Fahretdeenoff][1]

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