Fighter

Timur Valiev

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19-5-0★ 1bonus Russia

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Timur Valiev holds a professional MMA record of 19-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 27 bouts on record. Timur Valiev has won 20 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 13 by decision. In the UFC, Timur Valiev lands 5.19 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 1.73 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 15, 2025. Tracked organizations: ACA, UFC, PFL.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1990-01-19
Age: 36
Team: Dagestan fighter
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Dagestan, Russia

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Punch power68

Kick power94

Punch speed51

Kick speed96

Accuracy67

Takedowns96

Ground striking94

Submissions92

Chin80

Body strength92

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-3-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.19per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.33per min

45% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.73per 15 min

40% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Timur Valiev has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Raoni Barcelos · UFC Fight Night: Gane vs VolkovJun 26, 2021

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Timur Valiev earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs David Dzhibilov
ACAACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev· Aug 15, 2025· Lightweight· 19-4 vs 8-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Maharbek Karginov
ACAACA 179: Omarov vs Taygibov· Sep 8, 2024· Lightweight· 18-4 vs 17-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexander Podlesniy
ACAACA 172: Ismailov vs Tokov· Mar 9, 2024· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 20-8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Brad Katona
The Ultimate Fighter 31· Mar 13, 2023· Bantamweight· 19-3
SD
WIN
vs Trevor Wells
The Ultimate Fighter 31· Mar 2, 2023· Bantamweight· 18-3
UD
LOSS
vs Jack Shore
UFCUFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinall· Mar 19, 2022· Bantamweight· 18-2 vs 15-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov· Jun 26, 2021· Bantamweight· 17-2 vs 16-1
MD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Martin Day
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 8-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Trevin Jones
UFCUFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs Edgar· Aug 22, 2020· Catchweight· 16-2 vs 12-6
Overturned
R2 · 1:59
WIN
vs Taigro Costa
GFC 22· Dec 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 15-5
UD
WIN
vs Giovanni da Silva
GFC 14: Dagestan· Jul 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 18-3
TKO
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Bekbulat Magomedov
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2018 Regular Season· Jul 18, 2018· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 19-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Max Coga
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 6, 2018· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 19-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josinaldo Silva
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL: Fight Night· Nov 2, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 25-5
SUB
R3 · 2:12
WIN
vs Chris Gutierrez
WSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes· Oct 7, 2016· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 9-0-1
UD
LOSS
vs Chris Gutierrez
WSOF 28: Moraes vs. Barajas· Feb 20, 2016· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 8-0-1
SD
WIN
vs Tito Jones
WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2· Sep 18, 2015· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 11-7
UD
WIN
vs Ed West
WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino· Mar 28, 2015· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 18-9
TKO
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Isaiah Chapman
WSOF 13: Moraes vs. Bollinger· Sep 13, 2014· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Adam Acquaviva
WSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor· Jun 21, 2014· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 1-0
TKO
R3 · 1:35
WIN
vs Bruno Marques
Tech-KREP FC· Jun 16, 2013· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 6-3-1
UD
WIN
vs Oleg Borisov
Fight Nights Global 12· Nov 3, 2012· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 3-0
UD
WIN
vs Algiz Vakhitov
Universal Fighter· Oct 21, 2012· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:34
WIN
vs Evgeniy Lazukov
Dictator Fighting Championship 1· Jun 28, 2012· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 4-0
TKO
R1 · 4:36
WIN
vs Fernando Cosenday
United Arab Emirates Regional· Feb 25, 2012· 1-1 vs 0-0
DEC
WIN
vs Gadzhimurad Gasanov
Urkarakh Fights 2011· Jul 22, 2011· Bantamweight· 0-1 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 4:38
LOSS
vs TBA
World Ultimate Full Contact· Sep 4, 2010· 0-0
DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1824▼6
Peak: 1853Jun 26, 2021
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does Timur Valiev fight next?

Timur Valiev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Timur Valiev's record?

Timur Valiev's professional MMA record is 19-5-0.

Who is Timur Valiev fighting next?

Timur Valiev's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Timur Valiev fight last?

Timur Valiev most recently fought David Dzhibilov at ACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev on Friday, August 15, 2025, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Timur Valiev fight in?

Timur Valiev fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Timur Valiev have?

Timur Valiev has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Timur Valiev won?

Timur Valiev has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Timur Valiev?

Timur Valiev is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Timur Valiev weigh?

Timur Valiev weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Timur Valiev's reach?

Timur Valiev has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Timur Valiev?

Timur Valiev is 36 years old (born Jan 19, 1990).

Where is Timur Valiev from?

Timur Valiev is from Russia.

CAREER SUMMARY