Best fights of Тagir Ulanbekov
Over 12 years as a professional, Тagir Ulanbekov has compiled a 17-3 (9) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Тagir Ulanbekov loses to Kyoji Horiguchi via KO
On November 22, 2025 Тagir Ulanbekov faced Kyoji Horiguchi in a flyweight bout. Ulanbekov was 34 years old with a record of 17-2, and Horiguchi was 35 with a record of 34-5. Ulanbekov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Horiguchi was on a 3-fight winning streak. Horiguchi submitted Ulanbekov via choke-out in the 3rd round.
2. Тagir Ulanbekov submits Denilson Matos
On December 13, 2019 Тagir Ulanbekov defended his GF flyweight title against Denilson Matos. Ulanbekov was 28 years old with a record of 10-1, and Matos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ulanbekov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ulanbekov submitted Denilson Matos via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Тagir Ulanbekov submits Denis Araujo
On September 27, 2019 Тagir Ulanbekov defended his GF flyweight title against Denis Araujo. Ulanbekov was 28 years old with a record of 9-1, and Araujo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ulanbekov was coming off a win. Ulanbekov submitted Denis Araujo via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Тagir Ulanbekov submits Vartan Asatryan
On October 8, 2017 Тagir Ulanbekov fought Vartan Asatryan for the vacant FNG flyweight title. Ulanbekov was 26 years old with a record of 7-0, and Asatryan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ulanbekov was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Ulanbekov submitted Vartan Asatryan via guillotine choke in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Тagir Ulanbekov submits Cody Durden
On December 16, 2023 Тagir Ulanbekov faced Cody Durden in a flyweight bout. Ulanbekov was 32 years old with a record of 14-2, and Durden was 32 with a record of 16-4-1. Ulanbekov was coming off a win and Durden was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ulanbekov submitted Cody Durden via face crank in the 2nd round.
6. Тagir Ulanbekov defeats Aleksandr Podlesniy
On May 3, 2019 Тagir Ulanbekov fought Aleksandr Podlesniy for the vacant GF flyweight title. Ulanbekov was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Podlesniy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ulanbekov was coming off a loss. Ulanbekov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Тagir Ulanbekov submits Nate Maness
On November 5, 2022 Тagir Ulanbekov faced Nate Maness in a flyweight bout. Ulanbekov was 31 years old with a record of 13-2, and Maness was 31 with a record of 14-2. Both Ulanbekov and Maness were coming off a loss. Ulanbekov submitted Nate Maness via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Тagir Ulanbekov loses to Tim Elliott via unanimous decision
On March 5, 2022 Тagir Ulanbekov faced Tim Elliott in a flyweight bout. Ulanbekov was 30 years old with a record of 13-1, and Elliott was 35 with a record of 17-12-1. Ulanbekov was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Elliott was coming off a loss. Ulanbekov lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Elliott.
9. Тagir Ulanbekov defeats Ivan Andrushchenko
On May 30, 2015 Тagir Ulanbekov faced Ivan Andrushchenko in a bantamweight bout. Ulanbekov was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Andrushchenko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ulanbekov was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Ulanbekov won via majority decision.
10. Тagir Ulanbekov defeats Allan Nascimento
On October 30, 2021 Тagir Ulanbekov faced Allan Nascimento in a flyweight bout. Ulanbekov was 30 years old with a record of 12-1, and Nascimento was 30 with a record of 13-5. Ulanbekov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nascimento was coming off a win. Ulanbekov won via split decision.