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Mehdi Dakaev
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Mehdi Dakaev

"Lion"
16-4-0FranceFranceLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Mehdi Dakaev holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 20 bouts on record. Mehdi 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
1995-09-10
Age
30
Nationality
France
Birthplace
Shali, Chechen Republic, Russia

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1685▲17
Peak
1756Dec 10, 2021
Rated fights
18
150016001700201620182020202220242026May 30, 2015 · 1541Oct 10, 2015 · 1576Oct 10, 2015 · 1600Mar 26, 2016 · 1634Dec 9, 2016 · 1610Oct 14, 2017 · 1639Apr 28, 2018 · 1621Apr 14, 2019 · 1637Sep 27, 2019 · 1657Dec 6, 2019 · 1674Sep 19, 2020 · 1692Dec 4, 2020 · 1710Apr 6, 2021 · 1733Dec 10, 2021 · 1756Jun 16, 2023 · 1743Nov 3, 2023 · 1707Feb 8, 2025 · 1681May 8, 2026 · 16851685

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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 30 years old (born Sep 10, 1995).

Where is Mehdi Dakaev from?

Mehdi Dakaev is from France.