Coco Altatis athletes, Tajikistan

13 things about UFC fighter Muhammad Naimov from Dushanbe

Muhammadjon Naimov, a Tajik mixed martial artist from Dushanbe, is signed with the UFC. Competing in featherweight and lightweight divisions, he has a record of 13 wins and 3 losses. A former taekwondo champion, he debuted in the UFC in 2023 and has since secured multiple victories.

Vladi Masvidal Asia, combat sports, MMA, sports, Tajikistan

Muin Gafurov biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Muin Gafurov is a Tajik mixed martial artist from Dushanbe, competing in the bantamweight division as part of the UFC. He has a professional record of 20 wins and 6 losses and has won multiple championships in combat sambo. His UFC career includes notable victories and defeats from 2023 to 2025.

Vladi Masvidal Asia, combat sports, MMA, sports, Tajikistan

Nurullo Aliev biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Nurullo Aliev is a Tajik professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's lightweight division as "Tajik Eagle." He has a perfect record of 10 wins and no losses. Aliev made his UFC debut on February 25, 2023, after previously fighting in various championships, including a recent victory against Joe Solecki in January 2025.

Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, Europe, Russia, Tajikistan

Viktor Bout biography: 13 things about Russian arms dealer born in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Viktor Anatolyevich Bout (Виктор Анатольевич Бут) is a Russian arms dealer born in Dushanbe, Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union. Created on December 5, 1929, the republic was renamed the Republic of Tajikistan on August31, 1991 and declared its independence from the disintegrating Soviet Union on September 9, 1991. Bout holds at least four passports and … Continue reading Viktor Bout biography: 13 things about Russian arms dealer born in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Coco Altatis Asia, MMA, North America, sports, Tajikistan, United States

Loik Radzhabov professional MMA record: Tajik fighter vs Alex Martinez at ‘PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season’

Loik Radzhabov (©Professional Fighters League) Loik Radzhabov (Лоик Раджабов) is a professional mixed martial artist called Jaguar Paw. He fights out of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Currently, Radzhabov is signed with the Professional Fighters League. He is 5'9" tall and he competes in the lightweight division. As of April 23, 2021, Pettis holds a professional MMA record … Continue reading Loik Radzhabov professional MMA record: Tajik fighter vs Alex Martinez at ‘PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season’