Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Almeida vs Alhassan
Jan. 11, 2025
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
12
Wins by Knockout
11
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 325
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 652
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.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 15
- 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
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Ghana
Trains at
Team Elevation
Fighting style
Judo
Age
39
Height
70.00
Weight
185.50
Octagon Debut
Nov. 19, 2016
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
39.00
- Pro since 2013
- All 12 wins by knockout, 11 in the first round - 100% finish rate
- Has won five of his last 12 (5-6, 1 NC)
- Longest win was 5:28 – seven finishes in under a minute
- Seven UFC fights at middleweight (2-4, 1 NC)
- Total fight time – 89:19
UFC Fight Night (1/11/25) Alhassan was knocked out by Cesar Almeida at 4:16 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (7/13/24) Alhassan's bout with Cody Brundage was ruled a no contest (accidental blows) at :37 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (10/7/23) Alhassan was submitted by Joe Pyfer via arm triangle at 2:05 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (1/14/23) Alhassan knocked out Claudio Ribeiro at :28 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (2/19/22) Alhassan lost a three-round split decision to Joaquin Buckley
UFC on ESPN (8/28/21) Alhassan knocked out Alessio Di Chirico at :17 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (4/17/21) Alhassan lost a three round unanimous decision to Jacob Malkoun
UFC Fight Night (11/14/20) Alhassan was knocked out by Khaos Williams at :30 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (7/16/20) Alhassan lost a three round unanimous decision to Mounir Lazzez
UFC 228 (9/8/18) Alhassan knocked out Niko Price at :43 of the first round
UFC 220 (1/20/18) Alhassan knocked out Sabah Homasi at 3:47 of the first round
UFC 218 (12/2/17) Alhassan stopped Sabah Homasi via strikes at 4:21 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (5/28/17) Alhassan lost a three round split decision to Omari Akhmedov
UFC Fight Night (11/19/16) Alhassan knocked out Charlie Ward at :53 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been doing judo for over 20 years years, so martial arts have always been part of my life. I later transitioned to MMA because my coach wanted me to try it and I ended up liking it.
Training: I usually tend to train 2-3 times a day.
What professional titles have you held? No belts. Just a bunch of judo championships and jiu jitsu medals.
Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? I’m black belt in judo and purple belt in jiu jitsu
Any belts/ranks in striking disciplines? I really don’t believe in ranks in striking but if I have to give myself one then I might as well be the Sensei
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest fight was Omari Akhmedov. That’s fight helped me find myself again.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter in MMA is Jon Jones. His IQ when it comes to fighting is just another level.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I didn't graduate college.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked for Delta Airlines and I'm also a bouncer at a bar.
Personal Life/Background: I'm a Ghanaian fighter that grew up struggling on the streets of Accra. I was fortunate enough to qualify for judo championships to come to America in my early 20s and it changed my life. I used the opportunity to run from my team to stay in America to make better life for my family. I was living in Minnesota when I started my MMA career at Doc’s Gym on the North side. Shortly after, I was given the opportunity to train with Team Takedown to be a training partner for Jonny Hendricks and moved to Texas. There, I was able to train, and in 2015, I made my UFC debut. I enjoy spending time with family, reading manga and watching anime. I dislike snakes, long car rides and stupid people. I have three wonderful kids and an amazing wife. Everything I do is to make a better life for them than I had. I will struggle to make sure my kids live a good life!
