Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Said Nurmagomedov
RussiaSaid Nurmagomedov
“Python”
18-5-0
RESULT

Said Nurmagomedov def. Muin Gafurov (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 1:13
Muin Gafurov
TajikistanMuin Gafurov
“Tajik”
20-7-0
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West, United Arab Emirates

Said Nurmagomedov defeated Muin Gafurov by Submission in round 1 (1:13) in the Bantamweight bout of UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2, held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West.

Fight stats

Said Nurmagomedov
Muin Gafurov
0
Knockdowns
0
5 of 11
Significant strikes
1 of 3
45%
Sig. strike accuracy
33%
5 of 11
Total strikes
1 of 3
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 1
—
Takedown accuracy
0%
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:03
Control time
0:07
Significant strikes by target
2 of 7
Head
0 of 2
2 of 2
Body
0 of 0
1 of 2
Leg
1 of 1
5 of 11
Distance
1 of 3
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
5 of 11
Sig. str.
1 of 3
5 of 11
Total str.
1 of 3
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 1
1
Sub. att
0
0:03
Ctrl
0:07

Frequently asked questions

Who won Said Nurmagomedov vs Muin Gafurov?

Said Nurmagomedov defeated Muin Gafurov by Submission in round 1 (1:13) in the Bantamweight bout of UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2, held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West.

Referee
Marc Goddard
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Said Nurmagomedov 64%36% Muin Gafurov

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

18-5-0
Record
20-7-0
1610
Elo rating
1510
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
30
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
68"
173 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Russia
Nationality
Tajikistan

Striking Profile

3.08
SLpM
3.36
48%
Str. Acc.
47%
2.05
SApM
2.51
55%
Str. Def.
55%

Grappling Profile

0.86
TD Avg.
1.57
15%
TD Acc.
28%
63%
TD Def.
70%
1.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Said Nurmagomedov · 2-3
  • L
    Bryce Mitchell
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De RidderSat, Jul 26, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Vinicius Oliveira
    UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs ImavovSat, Feb 1, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Muin Gafurov
    UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Sat, Oct 21, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 1:13 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Jonathan Martinez
    UFC Fight Night: Yan vs DvalishviliSat, Mar 11, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Saidyokub Kakhramonov
    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs StricklandSat, Dec 17, 2022
    Submission · R2 · 3:50 · Bantamweight
Muin Gafurov · 2-3
  • L
    Jakub Wiklacz
    UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs OliveiraSat, Feb 7, 2026
    Submission · R3 · 4:59 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rinya Nakamura
    UFC 311: Makhachev vs MoicanoSat, Jan 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Kyung Ho Kang
    UFC Saudi ArabiaSat, Jun 22, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Said Nurmagomedov
    UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Sat, Oct 21, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 1:13 · Bantamweight
  • L
    John Castaneda
    UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs AlbaziSat, Jun 3, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 5 fights
29.2
Avg sig. strikes
45.0
0.55
Avg takedowns
0.60
1:04
Avg control time
2:36
65
Career high strikes
79
3
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Said Nurmagomedov
Strike target
Muin Gafurov
54%
Head
60%
25%
Body
28%
21%
Leg
12%
Said Nurmagomedov
Strike position
Muin Gafurov
76%
Distance
77%
14%
Clinch
16%
10%
Ground
8%