Ismail Naurdiev

Ultimate Fighting Championship Naurdiev made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos on 23 February 2019. He faced Michel Prazeres, replacing injured Ramazan Emeev, and won the fight by unanimous decision.

On 6 July 2019, Naurdiev faced Chance Rencountre at UFC 239. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Naurdiev next faced Siyar Bahadurzada at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier on 28 September 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Naurdiev faced Sean Brady on 29 February 2020, at UFC Fight Night 169. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On 19 March 2020, it was reported that Naurdiev parted way with UFC. Later, Naurdiev elaborated that after fighting out his four-fight rookie contract with a record of 2–2, the organization was not interested in re-signing him.

Post-UFC career On 24 August 2020, news surfaced that Naurdiev had signed with Elite MMA Championship and was expected to make his promotional debut in the promotion's welterweight grand prix at EMC 5 on 5 September 2020. He faced Tymoteusz Łopaczyk and won the fight via unanimous decision, advancing to the grand prix final.

In the final, Naurdiev was expected to face Amiran Gogoladze at EMC 6 on 31 October 2020. However, Naurdiev withdrew from the bout due to an injury prior to the whole event being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brave Combat Federation On 26 February 2021, Naurdiev announced that he signed a multi-fight contract with Brave Combat Federation. Subsequently, it was announced that Naurdiev will be challenging Jarrah Al-Silawi for the BRAVE CF Super Welterweight Championship at Brave CF 50 on 1 April 2021. He lost in the second round after he injured his leg from a kick.

Naurdiev faced Olli Santalahti on 25 September 2021, at Brave CF 54. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Naurdiev faced Bekten Zheenbekov on 18 June 2022 at Brave CF 59. He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round.

Naurdiev faced Marcin Bandel for the vacant Brave CF Super Welterweight Championship at Brave CF 63. He lost the bout in the first round after being dropped by Bandel and submitted with an armbar.

Naurdiev looked to rebound against Vadim Kutsyi on 17 December 2022 at Brave CF 68, however he lost the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round.

Naurdiev moved up to Middleweight and faced Tahar Hadbi on 8 December 2023 at Brave CF 79, winning the bout via guillotine choke in the first round.

Return to UFC Naurdiev faced Bruno Silva on 26 October 2024, at UFC 308. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Naurdiev was scheduled to face Jun Yong Park on 17 May 2025, at UFC Fight Night 256. However, for unknown reasons, the bout was rescheduled to UFC on ABC 8 which took place on 21 June. After Naurdiev was deduced two points due to an illegal knee, he lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Naurdiev faced Ryan Loder on 22 November 2025, at UFC Fight Night 265. He won the fight by knockout in the first round.

Naurdiev was scheduled to face Marvin Vettori on 27 June 2026 at UFC Fight Night 280. However, Vettori withdrew due to a rib injury, so the bout was scrapped. The bout was rescheduled to 3 October 2026 at UFC 332.

Personal life Naurdiev earned his moniker "The Austrian Wonderboy" due to his flashy, stylist and wild spinning kicks skills. & Ranked #7 Upset of the Year

Absolute Championship Berkut Knockout of the Night (One time)

Aggrelin AG Welterweight Championship (One time)

World Freefight Challenge Knockout of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Ryan Loder KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker

Al Rayyan, Qatar Loss

Park Jun-yong Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.

Baku, Azerbaijan Win

Bruno Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC 308

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Tahar Hadbi Submission (guillotine choke) Brave CF 79

Isa Town, Bahrain Loss

Vadym Kutsyi TKO (punches) Brave CF 68

Düsseldorf, Germany Loss

Marcin Bandel Submission (armbar) Brave CF 63

Isa Town, Bahrain Win

Bekten Zheenbekov TKO (punches) Brave CF 59

Bukhara, Uzbekistan Win

Olli Santalahti Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 54

Konin, Poland Loss

Jarrah Al-Silawi TKO (leg kicks) Brave CF 50

Arad, Bahrain Win

Tymoteusz Łopaczyk Decision (unanimous) Elite MMA Championship 5

Düsseldorf, Germany Loss

Sean Brady Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Win

Siyar Bahadurzada Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier

Copenhagen, Denmark Loss

Chance Rencountre Decision (unanimous) UFC 239

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Michel Prazeres Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos

Prague, Czech Republic Win

Paulistenio Rocha TKO (punches) X Fight Nights 16

Vienna, Austria Win

Georgi Valentinov KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) ACB 74

Vienna, Austria Loss

Ismael de Jesus Decision (unanimous) ACB 70

Sheffield, England Win

Ben Alloway KO (kick to the body) ACB 60

Vienna, Austria Win

Andrei Vasinca TKO (knee and punches) ACB 52

Vienna, Austria Win

Lászlò Szögyényi TKO (punches) World Freefight Challenge 21

Bad Voeslau, Austria Win

Garik Shahbabyan Submission (arm-triangle choke) Aggrelin 14

Salzburg, Austria Win

Daniel Skibiński KO (knee) World Freefight Challenge 20

Bad Vöslau, Austria Win

David Mate TKO (punches) KraftHerr Fight Night 1

St. Polten, Austria Win

Leonardo D'Auria TKO (punches) Austrian Fight Challenge 2

Vienna, Austria Win

Asmir Sadiković Submission (triangle choke) NAAFS: Europe

Split, Croatia Win

Mikko Ahmala TKO (punches and elbows) CAGE 30

Leonding, Austria Win

Adnan Hadzic Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Night Leonding 3

Leonding, Austria Win

Ibo Can TKO (punches) Charity Fight Night 2

Dornbirn, Austria Loss

Cem Kaya Submission (triangle choke) German MMA Championship 5

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Win

Uros Pavlovic TKO (punches) Salzburger MMA Challenge 2

Salzburg, Austria Win

Robert Oganesyan Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Night Linz 4

Leonding, Austria Win

Abdul Shaliqhi Submission (rear-naked choke) Respect Austria 1

Freistadt, Austria Win

Alic Eldridz Decision (unanimous) King of the Ring: Austria

Salzburg, Austria