Tofiq Musayev
Tofiq Musayev is a mixed martial artist from Azerbaijan listed in the Lightweight division. Tofiq Musayev holds a professional record of 24-6-0, including 2-1-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Tofiq Musayev stands 5'9", has a 69-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 36 years old. Tofiq Musayev is currently on a 2-fight winning streak and is listed as Active.
Tofiq Musayev profile
| Division | Lightweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 24-6-0 |
| UFC record | 2-1-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Active |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Age | 36 |
| Date of birth | 1989-12-15 |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Reach | 69" |
| Leg reach | 39.5" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 155.5 lbs |
| Current streak | W2 |
| Total octagon time | 29 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.86 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.79 |
| Striking accuracy | 43.6% |
| Striking defense | 48.7% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.52 |
| Strikes to the head | 64.6% |
| Strikes to the body | 20.7% |
| Strikes to the legs | 14.6% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.57 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 57.1% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 181.67 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 1 |
Tofiq Musayev recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Medic vs. Rodriguez | Ludovit Klein | win | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2026-03-28 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer | Ignacio Bahamondes | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2025-06-21 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. | Myktybek Orolbai | loss | Kimura From Side Control |
| 2023-11-04 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 7 | Koji Takeda | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2023-07-30 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Super Rizin 2 | Akira Okada | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2023-03-10 | Bellator 292 | Bellator 292 - Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson | Alexandr Shabliy | loss | TKO (Body Kick) |
| 2022-07-22 | Bellator 283 | Bellator 283 - Lima vs. Jackson | Sidney Outlaw | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2021-06-13 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Rizin 28 | Roberto Satoshi de Souza | loss | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2019-12-31 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Rizin 20 | Johnny Case | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2019-12-31 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Rizin 20 | Patricky Freire | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2019-10-12 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Rizin 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round | Damien Brown | win | TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
| 2019-06-02 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Rizin 16 | Daron Cruickshank | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2018-12-31 | Rizin FF | Rizin FF - Rizin 14 | Nobumitsu Osawa | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2018-05-04 | WFCA 48 | WFCA 48 - Zhamaldaev vs. Khasbulaev 2 | Marif Piraev | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2018-02-24 | WFCA 45 | WFCA 45 - Grozny Battle | Zurab Betergaraev | win | TKO (Leg Injury) |
| 2017-10-21 | Orion Fight Arena | Orion Fight Arena - Spectacular Kickboxing-MMA Gala | Murat Kocaturk | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2017-02-25 | WFCA 34 | WFCA 34 - Battle in Moscow | Murad Shakhbanov | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2016-12-31 | Azerbaijan MMA Federation | Azerbaijan MMA Federation - Azerbaijan vs. Iran | Ayub Fahimi | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2016-06-05 | CWFL | CWFL - Chinese Wushu Fight League | Jiang Tao | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2016-06-05 | CWFL | CWFL - Chinese Wushu Fight League | Ooi Aik Tong | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2015-11-27 | IKFC | IKFC - TKF: Matan Tesco Cup | Yincang Bao | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2015-10-02 | Azerbaijan MMA Federation | Azerbaijan MMA Federation - National Open Cup | Shamil Magomedzagidov | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2015-09-18 | SOW | SOW - Selection of Warriors | Magomed Alkuliev | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2014-10-31 | NS | NS - New Stream | Aigun Akhmedov | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2014-06-13 | MMA Star in the Ring | MMA Star in the Ring - Guseinov vs. Kalych | Said Khalilov | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2014-04-20 | Siberian League | Siberian League - Pankration in Yugra | Evgeny Lakhin | loss | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2014-03-01 | MMA Star in the Ring | MMA Star in the Ring - Shamil vs. Renat | Musulman Muslimov | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2013-11-30 | OC | OC - Oplot Challenge 90 | Mukhamed Berkhamov | loss | Submission (Anaconda Choke) |
| 2013-09-21 | OC | OC - Oplot Challenge 80 | Emilbek Beknazarov | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2013-05-28 | Azerbaijan MMA Federation | Azerbaijan MMA Federation - Azerbaijan vs. Turkey | Yavuz Selim Kazanci | win | Submission (Heel Hook) |
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Sources and methodology
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