Mehdi Dakaev

"Lion"

16-4-0

FranceLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Nikita Podkovalnikov · Submission · May 8, 2026

16-4-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Nikita PodkovalnikovSUB · R2 3:12

ACAACA 203·May 8, 2026

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Mehdi Dakaev holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Dakaev has won 16 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: May 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: ACA.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 154 lbs70 kg
DOB: Sep 10, 1995
Age: 31
Nationality: France
Birthplace: Shali, Chechen Republic, Russia

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 16-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed6.05per min

Strikes absorbed2.73per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.86per 15 min

75% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts2.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Mehdi Dakaev sits in the top 25.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

WIN
vs Nikita Podkovalnikov
ACA 203· May 8, 2026· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 12-7
SUB
R2 · 3:12
LOSS
vs Rasul Magomedov
ACA 183: Tumenov vs Vagaev· Feb 8, 2025· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 14-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Herdeson Batista
ACA 165 - Dakaev vs Batista· Nov 3, 2023· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 20-7
TKO
R3 · 2:05
WIN
vs Everton Daniel Freitas
ACA 159 - Reznikov vs Vartanyan· Jun 16, 2023· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 16-8
TKO
R1 · 3:52
WIN
vs Makkasharip Zaynukov×2Title bout · Title win #2
Eagle FC 43· Dec 10, 2021· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 11-4
TKO
R2 · 0:42
WIN
vs Uzair Abdurakov×1Title bout · Title win #1
Eagle FC 35· Apr 6, 2021· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 13-1-1
UD
WIN
vs Gadzhi Rabadanov
Eagle FC 30· Dec 4, 2020· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 14-4-2
UD
WIN
vs Mikhail Balakirev
ACA 111: Balaev vs Khasbulaev· Sep 19, 2020· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bagautdin Abasov
GFC 21· Dec 6, 2019· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 20-7-1
UD
WIN
vs Dinislam Kamavov
GFC 17· Sep 27, 2019· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 9-1-2
UD
WIN
vs Bakhtiyar Karabalaev
WEF ProfFight 30· Apr 14, 2019· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 0-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Jack Grant
Cage Warriors 93· Apr 28, 2018· Catchweight· 7-2 vs 14-4
UD
WIN
vs Pablo Villaseca
Gladiator Fighting Arena 8· Oct 14, 2017· Catchweight· 7-1 vs 12-4
UD
LOSS
vs Mickael Lebout
Gladiator Fighting Arena 5· Dec 9, 2016· Catchweight· 6-1 vs 15-7-2
UD
WIN
vs Wilson Varela
Nice Fight Night 5· Mar 26, 2016· 6-0 vs 2-2
SUB
R2 · 2:47
WIN
vs Moulet Guekaev
France Regional· Oct 10, 2015· 4-0 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Emerick Youmbi
France Regional· Oct 10, 2015· 4-0 vs 3-3
DEC
WIN
vs Joseph Casanova
France Regional· May 30, 2015· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Pancrace Fighting Championship· Jan 24, 2015· 1-0
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Pancrace Fighting Championship· Jan 24, 2015· 1-0
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1701▲32
Peak: 1754Dec 10, 2021
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Mehdi Dakaev fight next?

Mehdi Dakaev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Mehdi Dakaev's record?

Mehdi Dakaev's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.

Who is Mehdi Dakaev fighting next?

Mehdi Dakaev's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Mehdi Dakaev fight last?

Mehdi Dakaev most recently fought Nikita Podkovalnikov at ACA 203 on Friday, May 8, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Mehdi Dakaev fight in?

Mehdi Dakaev fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Mehdi Dakaev have?

Mehdi Dakaev has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Mehdi Dakaev?

Mehdi Dakaev is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Mehdi Dakaev weigh?

Mehdi Dakaev weighs 154 lbs (70 kg).

How old is Mehdi Dakaev?

Mehdi Dakaev is 31 years old (born Sep 10, 1995).

Where is Mehdi Dakaev from?

Mehdi Dakaev is from France.

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