Asu Almabaev biography: 10 things about UFC fighter from Almaty, Kazakhstan

Asu Almabaev, also spelled Assu Almabayev, is a Kazakh professional mixed martial artist. Here are 10 more things about him:

1. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
2. His fight name is Zulfikhar.
3. He competes in the flyweight division.
4. He is fighting out of Almaty, Kazakhstan.
5. Before joining the UFC, he competed in R.O.D. MMA, Alash Pride, Tech-Frep Fighting Championship, Fight Nights Global, Absolute Championship Akhmat, M-1 Global, Naiza Fighter Championship and BRAVE Combat Federation.
6. He is 5’4″ tall.
7. He holds a professional MMA record of 19 wins and 2 losses.
8. On June 1, 2013, he made his professional MMA debut.
9. On August 5, 2023, he made his UFC debut.
10. On January 25, 2024, he turned 30.

TIMELINE

2023

• On August 5, 2023, he submitted Ode Osbourne via rear-naked choke at “UFC on ESPN 50” in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

2024

• On March 9, 2024, he defeated CJ Vergara via unanimous decision at “UFC 299” in Miami, Florida, USA.