Best fights of Rinat Fakhretdinov
Over 12 years as a professional, Rinat Fakhretdinov has compiled a 24-1-1 (18) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rinat Fakhretdinov chokes out Kevin Lee in 55 seconds
On July 1, 2023 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Kevin Lee in a super lightweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Lee was 30 with a record of 19-7. Fakhretdinov was on a 19-fight winning streak and Lee was coming off a win. Fakhretdinov submitted Kevin Lee via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Rinat Fakhretdinov defeats Carlos Leal
On October 26, 2024 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Carlos Leal in a welterweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 33 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Leal was 30 with a record of 19-5. Fakhretdinov was coming off a win and Leal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov won via unanimous decision.
3. Rinat Fakhretdinov draws with Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
On November 4, 2023 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 32 years old with a record of 21-1, and Santos was 36 with a record of 24-7. Fakhretdinov was on a 20-fight winning streak and Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Rinat Fakhretdinov defeats Bryan Battle
On December 17, 2022 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Bryan Battle in a welterweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 31 years old with a record of 19-1, and Battle was 28 with a record of 8-1. Fakhretdinov was on a 18-fight winning streak and Battle was on a 7-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov won via unanimous decision.
5. Rinat Fakhretdinov defeats Nicolas Dalby
On June 22, 2024 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Nicolas Dalby in a welterweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 32 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Dalby was 39 with a record of 23-4-1. Dalby was on a 4-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov won via split decision.
6. Rinat Fakhretdinov KOs Andreas Gustafsson in 54 seconds
On September 6, 2025 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Andreas Gustafsson in a welterweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 33 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Gustafsson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fakhretdinov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov stopped Andreas Gustafsson via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Rinat Fakhretdinov KOs Bayram Mamedov
On May 11, 2018 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Bayram Mamedov in a middleweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 26 years old with a record of 12-1, and Mamedov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fakhretdinov was on a 11-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov stopped Bayram Mamedov via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Rinat Fakhretdinov KOs Vladimir Migovich
On February 17, 2019 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Vladimir Migovich in a middleweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 27 years old with a record of 14-1, and Migovich was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fakhretdinov was on a 13-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov stopped Vladimir Migovich via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Rinat Fakhretdinov submits Alberto Uda
On May 3, 2019 Rinat Fakhretdinov fought Alberto Uda for the vacant GFC middleweight title. Fakhretdinov was 27 years old with a record of 15-1, and Uda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fakhretdinov was on a 14-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov submitted Alberto Uda via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Rinat Fakhretdinov KOs Kevin Oliver
On February 2, 2018 Rinat Fakhretdinov faced Kevin Oliver in a welterweight bout. Fakhretdinov was 26 years old with a record of 11-1, and Oliver was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fakhretdinov was on a 10-fight winning streak. Fakhretdinov stopped Kevin Oliver via TKO in the 1st round.