Last fight
Vencer
Brahimaj vs Vanderford
Oct. 4, 2025
Estadísticas y récords
1
Wins by Knockout
12
Wins by Submission
11
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 134
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 286
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- 4
- Derribos intentados
- 18
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
The Bronx, United States
Estilo de lucha
MMA
Años
32
Alto
70.00
Peso
170.50
Debut del octágono
Nov. 7, 2020
Alcance
72.00
Alcance de la pierna
39.00
- Pro since 2014
- Has won seven of his last 11 and three in a row
- Owns 2018 win over UFC vet William Macario
- 12 wins by submission (5 RNC, kimura, 5 guillotine, arm triangle), one by knockout
- 11 first-round finishes
UFC 320 (10/4/25) Brahimaj submitted Austin Vanderford via guillotine choke at 2:24 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (5/31/25) Brahimaj submitted Billy Ray Goff via guillotine choke at 3:16 of the first round
UFC 309 (11/16/24) Brahimaj knocked out Mickey Gall at 2:55 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (5/18/24) Brahimaj lost a three round unanimous decision to Themba Gorimbo
UFC Fight Night (2/26/22) Brahimaj submitted Micheal Gillmore via rear naked choke at 2:02 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (1/15/22) Brahimaj lost a three round unanimous decision to Court McGee
UFC on ESPN (8/21/21) Brahimaj submitted Sasha Palatnikov via rear naked choke at 2:33 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (11/7/20) Brahimaj lost via TKO (doctor stoppage) to Max Griffin at 2:03 of the third round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training seriously for MMA when I was 17 while I was a junior in high school. I always loved fighting and always loved the UFC.
Training: A typical day of training is hellacious. It’s great work, but it’s always hard work.
What ranks and titles have you held? BJJ purple belt
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world for me to earn my first UFC contract and fight for the best organization in the world, and not only that, but staying in the UFC and re-signing multiple contracts and making a name for myself in this organization.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended community college. I’m very close to wrapping up my associates’ degree.
What was your job before you started fighting? I always had many odd jobs prior to fighting. I’ve been working since I was 16 with the intention of always looking to help my family and provide for them and myself.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2-0 as an amateur.
Favorite grappling technique: My favorite grappling techniques are any ones that will help me get the finish or cause fight-ending damage.
Favorite striking technique: The same goes for striking - anything that will help me take my opponent out.
