Learn more about Albert Duraev's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2011
- Three wins by KO, nine by submission (3 RNC, neck crank, North-South choke, 2 triangle, 2 armbar)
- Owns wins over UFC vets Xavier Foupa-Pokam, Sergey Khandozhko, Clifford Starks
- Seven first-round finishes
- Also faced Ramazan Emeev
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (6/18/22) Duraev lost to Joaquin Buckley via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at :10 of the third round
UFC 267 (10/30/21) Duraev won a three round unanimous decision over Roman Kopylov
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5
Episode three (9/14/21) Duraev submitted Caio Bittencourt via neck crank at 3:29 of the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? A bunch of my friends trained wrestling and I joined them when I was 10 years old.
What ranks and titles have you held? ACB welterweight and middleweight world champion
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? UFC is the highest level for any MMA fighter. Every fighter wants and dreams to fight there.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have a degree in law
Favorite grappling technique: Take an opponent down, make him tired and make him submit
