Ismail Naurdiev


Ismail Naurdiev is an Austrian mixed martial artist who competed in Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Naurdiev was born in Grozny, Chechnya, Russia and his family left the war torn city and moved to Austria in 2004 when he was nine year old for a safe and better life. He started training in wrestling and transitioned to MMA when he was a teenager. In the beginning of his mma professional career, Naurdiev did not have any trainers nor sparring partners but would fought every fight that offered to him to get some fighting experience.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Naurdiev fought in the European-based promotions, notably Absolute Championship Akhmat, formally known as Absolute Championship Berkut, and amassed a record of 17–2 prior to joining UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Naurdiev made his promotional debut at on February 23, 2019. He face Michel Prazeres, replacing injured Ramazan Emeev Prazeres lost the fight by unanimous decision.
On July 6, 2019, Naurdiev faced Chance Rencountre at UFC 239. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Naurdiev next faced Siyar Bahadurzada at on September 28, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Naurdiev faced Sean Brady on February 29, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 169. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On March 19, 2020 it was reported that Naurdiev parted way with UFC.

Personal life

Naurdiev earned his moniker "The Austrian Wonderboy" due to his flashy, stylist and wild spinning kicks skills.

Mixed martial arts record