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Vugar Karamov
Fighter

Vugar Karamov

"Vugi"
21-7-0AzerbaijanAzerbaijanLast 5
NEXT FIGHT
vs Ryo Takagi
RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 5·

CAREER SUMMARY

Vugar Karamov holds a professional MMA record of 21-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 28 bouts on record. Vugar Karamov has won 21 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: December 31, 2025. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
DOB
1992-02-20
Age
34
Nationality
Azerbaijan
Birthplace
Baku, Azerbaijan

Upcoming

  1. RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 5
    vs Ryo TakagiFeatherweight

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kleber Koike Erbst
    RIZINRizin FF - Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri· Dec 31, 2025· Featherweight· 21-6 vs 35-9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Shuya Kimura
    RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 11· Jun 14, 2025· Featherweight· 20-6 vs 5-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Roberto Satoshi de Souza
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: Decade· Dec 31, 2024· Lightweight· 20-5 vs 17-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:45
  4. WIN
    vs Kazumasa Majima
    RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 10· Nov 17, 2024· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 17-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:28
  5. LOSS
    vs Chihiro Suzuki
    RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 7· Nov 4, 2023· Featherweight· 19-4 vs 11-4
    KO
    R1 · 1:28
  6. WIN
    vs Mikuru Asakura
    RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 2· Jul 30, 2023· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 17-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:41
  7. WIN
    vs Yoshinori Horie
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 41· Apr 1, 2023· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 12-3
    SUB
    R2 · 3:21
  8. WIN
    vs Sora Yamamoto
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 37· Jul 31, 2022· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 16-6-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Taichi Nakajima
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 35· Apr 17, 2022· Featherweight· 15-4 vs 15-11-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Yutaka Saito
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 28· Jun 13, 2021· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 19-4-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Kyle Aguon
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 21· Feb 23, 2020· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 13-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Gustavo Wurlitzer
    Bellator 234· Nov 14, 2019· Catchweight· 13-3 vs 22-23
    TKO
    R1 · 1:29
  13. WIN
    vs Kacper Formela
    RWC 3· Jul 5, 2019· Featherweight· 12-3 vs 9-2
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Rinat Sayakbaev
    WWFC 12· Sep 29, 2018· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 10-3-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:52
  15. WIN
    vs Malach Aliev
    WWFC 10· Mar 24, 2018· Featherweight· 10-3 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:11
  16. WIN
    vs Artem Tanshyn
    WWFC 9· Dec 14, 2017· Featherweight· 9-3 vs 10-10
    TKO
    R1 · 0:26
  17. WIN
    vs Evgeniy Plaksin
    Turkey Regional· Oct 21, 2017· 8-3 vs 8-10-1
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs TBA
    Azerbaijan MMA Federation· Dec 31, 2016· 7-3
    -
  19. WIN
    vs TBA
    China Regional· Jun 5, 2016· 6-3
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Muhtar Bakhmudov
    AZFC MMA Fighting Series 1· Jan 30, 2016· Lightweight· 5-3 vs 1-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:03
  21. WIN
    vs Gia Barkalaia
    Baku Open Championship 2015· Nov 2, 2015· Featherweight· 4-3 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:37
  22. LOSS
    vs Magomed Idrisov
    Grand European Fighting Championship· Apr 18, 2014· 4-2 vs 2-1
    DEC
  23. LOSS
    vs Dzhihad Yunusov
    Oplot Challenge 80· Sep 21, 2013· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 1-0
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs TBA
    Grand European Fighting Championship· Jun 30, 2013· 3-1
    SUB
  25. WIN
    vs TBA
    Azerbaijan MMA Federation· May 28, 2013· 2-1
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs TBA
    Azerbaijan MMA Federation· Apr 23, 2013· 1-1
    TKO
  27. WIN
    vs TBA
    Grand European Fighting Championship· Sep 26, 2012· 0-1
    SUB
  28. LOSS
    vs Oleg Borisov
    CIS Cup 2012· Apr 6, 2012· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 2-0
    UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1742▼7
Peak
1781Jul 30, 2023
Rated fights
22
150016001700180020132016201920222025Apr 6, 2012 · 1476Sep 21, 2013 · 1455Apr 18, 2014 · 1433Nov 2, 2015 · 1488Jan 30, 2016 · 1530Oct 21, 2017 · 1559Dec 14, 2017 · 1580Mar 24, 2018 · 1603Sep 29, 2018 · 1630Jul 5, 2019 · 1648Nov 14, 2019 · 1664Feb 22, 2020 · 1683Jun 13, 2021 · 1658Apr 17, 2022 · 1691Jul 31, 2022 · 1711Apr 1, 2023 · 1745Jul 30, 2023 · 1781Nov 4, 2023 · 1742Nov 17, 2024 · 1751Dec 31, 2024 · 1740Jun 14, 2025 · 1749Dec 31, 2025 · 17421742

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Frequently asked questions

When does Vugar Karamov fight next?

Vugar Karamov fights Ryo Takagi on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Rizin FF - Super Rizin 5.

What is Vugar Karamov's record?

Vugar Karamov's professional MMA record is 21-7-0.

Who is Vugar Karamov fighting next?

Vugar Karamov's next opponent is Ryo Takagi at Rizin FF - Super Rizin 5.

Who did Vugar Karamov fight last?

Vugar Karamov most recently fought Kleber Koike Erbst at Rizin FF - Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Vugar Karamov fight in?

Vugar Karamov fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Vugar Karamov have?

Vugar Karamov has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Vugar Karamov?

Vugar Karamov is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Vugar Karamov weigh?

Vugar Karamov weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Vugar Karamov's reach?

Vugar Karamov has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Vugar Karamov?

Vugar Karamov is 34 years old (born Feb 20, 1992).

Where is Vugar Karamov from?

Vugar Karamov is from Azerbaijan.