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Azam Gaforov

"The predator"
16-5-0TajikistanTajikistanLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Aren Akopyan · Unanimous Decision · May 8, 2026

16-5-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Aren AkopyanUD · R5 5:00
ACAACA 203·May 8, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Azam Gaforov holds a professional MMA record of 16-5-0. Gaforov has 22 professional MMA bouts on record. Gaforov has won 17 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: May 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: ACA.

Profile

Height
5'4"163 cm
Weight
126 lbs57 kg
DOB
Aug 10, 1993
Age
33
Nationality
Tajikistan
Birthplace
Kulyab, Tajikistan

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 16-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.23per min
Strikes absorbed3.22per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.50per 15 min
60% success
Takedowns stuffed77%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Azam Gaforov sits in the top 25.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Aren Akopyan
    ACA 203· May 8, 2026· Bantamweight· 16-5 vs 20-3-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Mhitar Barseghyan
    ACA 192: Bakyzhanuly vs Erokhin· Sep 14, 2025· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 8-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Kurban GadzhievTitle bout
    ACA 180: Gadzhiev vs Gaforov· Oct 4, 2024· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 20-3
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Vartan Asatryan
    ACA 161 - Gasanov vs Abdurakhmanov· Aug 11, 2023· Flyweight· 15-3 vs 25-10
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Azamat Pshukov
    ACA 150: Suleymanov vs Omarov· Dec 23, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-3 vs 10-3
    KO
    R2 · 2:28
  6. WIN
    vs Khozhakbar Tashkhodzhaev
    ACA 138: Vagaev vs Gadzhidaudov· Mar 26, 2022· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 3-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Alan Gomes De Castro
    ACA 131: Abdulvakhabov vs Dias· Nov 5, 2021· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 14-3-1
    KO
    R1 · 4:57
  8. LOSS
    vs Charles Henrique
    ACA 118: Abdulaev vs Vagaev 2· Feb 26, 2021· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 13-2
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Mansur Khatuev
    ACA 111: Balaev vs Khasbulaev· Sep 19, 2020· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 8-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Yunus EvloevTitle bout
    ACA 99: ACA 99: Bagov vs Khaliev· Sep 27, 2019· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 24-8
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Imran Bukuev
    WFCA 50· Aug 18, 2018· Flyweight· 11-0 vs 8-1
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs NICOLAS VARELA
    WFCA 48: Zhamaldaev vs Khasbulaev 2· May 4, 2018· Flyweight· 10-0 vs 10-2
    SD
  13. WIN
    vs Murad Zeinulabidov
    WFCA 45· Feb 24, 2018· Flyweight· 9-0 vs 17-3
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Ivan Andrushchenko
    ACA 68: ACB 68 - Young Eagles 21, Dushanbe· Aug 26, 2017· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 9-8
    DEC
  15. WIN
    vs Baxier Teliunuer
    WLF W.A.R.S. 16· Jul 22, 2017· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 1-4
    TKO
    R1 · 3:39
  16. WIN
    vs Xiaolong Wu
    WLF W.A.R.S. 14· May 20, 2017· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 7-8-1
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Ivan Andrushchenko
    ACA 58: ACB 58 - Young Eagles 17, Khasavyurt· Apr 22, 2017· Bantamweight· 6-0
    DEC
  18. WIN
    vs Alexander Podlesniy
    Akhmat Fight Show 34· Feb 25, 2017· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 8-5
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Sergey Harutyunyan
    Octagon Fighting Sensation 10· Dec 10, 2016· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:37
  20. WIN
    vs Omar Kurbanov
    Octagon Fighting Sensation 6· Nov 20, 2015· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Abdurakhman Khusanov
    Seven Fight 2015· Jun 19, 2015· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Matlab Allakhverdiev
    Octagon Fighting Sensation 4· May 16, 2015· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:30

Title bout

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1709▼8
Peak
1757Aug 18, 2018
Rated fights
22
150016001700201620182020202220242026May 16, 2015 · 1541Jun 19, 2015 · 1576Nov 20, 2015 · 1602Dec 10, 2016 · 1637Feb 25, 2017 · 1658Apr 22, 2017 · 1683May 20, 2017 · 1692Jul 22, 2017 · 1702Aug 26, 2017 · 1714Feb 24, 2018 · 1734May 4, 2018 · 1742Aug 18, 2018 · 1757Sep 27, 2019 · 1718Sep 19, 2020 · 1739Feb 26, 2021 · 1716Nov 5, 2021 · 1677Mar 26, 2022 · 1695Dec 23, 2022 · 1731Aug 11, 2023 · 1735Oct 4, 2024 · 1712Sep 14, 2025 · 1717May 8, 2026 · 17091709

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Frequently asked questions

When does Azam Gaforov fight next?

Azam Gaforov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Azam Gaforov's record?

Azam Gaforov's professional MMA record is 16-5-0.

Who is Azam Gaforov fighting next?

Azam Gaforov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Azam Gaforov fight last?

Azam Gaforov most recently fought Aren Akopyan at ACA 203 on Friday, May 8, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Azam Gaforov fight in?

Azam Gaforov fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Azam Gaforov have?

Azam Gaforov has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Azam Gaforov?

Azam Gaforov is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Azam Gaforov weigh?

Azam Gaforov weighs 126 lbs (57 kg).

How old is Azam Gaforov?

Azam Gaforov is 33 years old (born Aug 10, 1993).

Where is Azam Gaforov from?

Azam Gaforov is from Tajikistan.

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