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Scheduled against Alex Perez
Ulanbekov is scheduled to compete against Alex Perez in a flyweight fight for the UFC's June 15 event at Las Vegas, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
With a submission win in each of his last two fights, Ulanbekov is being rewarded with a relatively favorable but still tricky challenge. A win over Perez, who has not won a fight since 2020 and is on a three-fight losing streak, likely puts Ulanbekov among the UFC's top 10 contenders at flyweight.
With a submission win in each of his last two fights, Ulanbekov is being rewarded with a relatively favorable but still tricky challenge. A win over Perez, who has not won a fight since 2020 and is on a three-fight losing streak, likely puts Ulanbekov among the UFC's top 10 contenders at flyweight.
Strong run continues
Ulanbekov defeated Cody Durden via submission (face crank) at 4:25 of Round 2 at UFC 296 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Considering he was going up against a tough, scrappy opponent, this was arguably Ulanbekov's best performance with the UFC. He dominated Durden from bell-to-bell, showing off his striking and grappling game. Tagir isn't known for his power, but he managed to knock Cody down in Round 1, which helped get his wrestling game going. The end result was Ulanbekov landing both of his takedown attempts for 6:03 worth of control time. The finish finally materialized late in Round 2. There's room for immediate advance in the UFC's flyweight division, and Ulanbekov, with victories in four of his first five fights with the company, seems like a prime candidate to take advantage of the opportunity.
Considering he was going up against a tough, scrappy opponent, this was arguably Ulanbekov's best performance with the UFC. He dominated Durden from bell-to-bell, showing off his striking and grappling game. Tagir isn't known for his power, but he managed to knock Cody down in Round 1, which helped get his wrestling game going. The end result was Ulanbekov landing both of his takedown attempts for 6:03 worth of control time. The finish finally materialized late in Round 2. There's room for immediate advance in the UFC's flyweight division, and Ulanbekov, with victories in four of his first five fights with the company, seems like a prime candidate to take advantage of the opportunity.
Will face Durden in December
Ulanbekov (undisclosed) will fight Cody Durden (undisclosed) on Dec. 16 at UFC 296 in Las Vegas, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Both fighters had to withdraw from their previous matchup. Ulanbekov didn't face Jake Hadley in August due to an undisclosed reason, while Durden, who replaced Ulanbekov and defeated Hadley via unanimous decision, was sidelined for his next fight after failing to clear medical clearance. It's unclear if Ulanbekov and Durden are currently 100 percent, but they are expected to be healthy and ready to fight in December.
Both fighters had to withdraw from their previous matchup. Ulanbekov didn't face Jake Hadley in August due to an undisclosed reason, while Durden, who replaced Ulanbekov and defeated Hadley via unanimous decision, was sidelined for his next fight after failing to clear medical clearance. It's unclear if Ulanbekov and Durden are currently 100 percent, but they are expected to be healthy and ready to fight in December.
Withdraws from Hadley fight
Ulanbekov will not fight Jake Hadley at UFC Nashville on Aug. 5, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
An undisclosed reason will prevent Ulanbekov from fighting Jake Hadley at UFC Nashville. The promotion selected Cody Durden to be Ulanbekov's replacement. As for the Russian flyweight, he will have to fight at a time likely at least more than one month from now.
An undisclosed reason will prevent Ulanbekov from fighting Jake Hadley at UFC Nashville. The promotion selected Cody Durden to be Ulanbekov's replacement. As for the Russian flyweight, he will have to fight at a time likely at least more than one month from now.
Taking on Hadley
Ulanbekov will face Jake Hadley in a flyweight showdown at a UFC event in Nashville on Aug. 5, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
Ulanbekov will look to improve his UFC record to 4-1 after he disposed of Nate Maness easily with a Standing Guillotine Choke in the first round of a fight in November. His opponent, Jake Hadley, is also coming off a victory. Both fighters will look to keep their winning streaks alive in early August in Nashville.
Ulanbekov will look to improve his UFC record to 4-1 after he disposed of Nate Maness easily with a Standing Guillotine Choke in the first round of a fight in November. His opponent, Jake Hadley, is also coming off a victory. Both fighters will look to keep their winning streaks alive in early August in Nashville.