Ramazan Temirov: The 100% force terrorizing the division

The first round is his hunting ground. Ramazan Temirov doesn't show up to dance; he shows up to turn the lights out before the ref even has time to check his mouthpiece. With a high finish rate, the Uzbek is the statistical anomaly that nobody wants to run into in the cage.

🥊 Quick Stats

Name: Ramazan Temirov
Record: 19-2-0
Signature trait: An impenetrable wall in takedown defense (100% in UFC).

The High-Five Block

Last 5 results:

• ✅ Steve Erceg — KO/TKO (R1) UFC Fight Night
• ✅ Charles Johnson — Unanimous decision UFC Fight Night
• ✅ CJ Vergara — KO/TKO (R1) UFC Fight Night
• ✅ Takaki Soya — KO/TKO (R1) Rizin FF
• ✅ Yuta Hamamoto — KO/TKO (R1) Rizin FF

The Origin Story

Temirov arrived in the UFC with a killer instinct forged in regional arenas. No time to waste, no feeling-out round. His style is surgical, raw, and no-nonsense. He isn't looking to impress the judges; he’s looking to break his opponent's spirit in the opening seconds. His journey has refined this knack for the immediate finish, turning every fight into a race against the clock where, more often than not, it’s the opponent who ends up gasping for air.

The Art of Impenetrability

At UFC 333, the hype is real. Ranked #7 in the world, Temirov is no longer just a prospect—he’s a contender. His rise has been marked by performances where he’s systematically dismantled solid names. But his real genius lies in his ability to stay on his feet: 100% takedown defense. Lone'er Kavanagh has been warned: if you want to take him to the ground, you’re going to break your teeth on a concrete block.

Useless Trivia

• He currently holds the #7 spot in the Meta UFC flyweight rankings (as of July 25, 2026).

The MMX Take

This is where it gets interesting for your picks. Temirov is a "Technician" who fears no one in the pocket but isn't afraid to take risks. Kavanagh needs to survive the initial storm. If the fight drags on, Temirov's precision could become a liability. However, his flawless wrestling defense guarantees him total control over where the fight takes place: on the feet. That’s his kingdom. Unless something crazy happens, Temirov is the logical choice to anchor your ticket.

Ramazan Temirov is the first-round terror threatening to shake up the flyweight hierarchy. Do you think he’ll win his next fight? Come place your bets and challenge your buddies on MMX.

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