Muhammad Naimov beat Kaan Ofli with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Take a look inside the fight with Naimov, who got back in the win column after the first loss of his UFC career this past summer.
Muhammad Naimov def. Kaan Ofli
Result: Muhammad Naimov def. Kaan Ofli via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Updated records: Naimov (12-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Ofli (11-4-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC)
Key stats: Naimov stuffed all six of Ofli’s takedown attempts and had more than 5 minutes control time.
Naimov on the fight’s key moment
“I broke my foot on a calf kick. Something happened to my toe – I’m barely walking. When I went to the corner, I told my coaches, ‘Please pull my toe (back in socket) because it’s so bad. It’s hurting me.’ But nothing can stop me. Today, I won with a broken toe and a dislocated finger.”
Naimov on his potential
“When I’m healthy, I’m ready to f*ck up the top 15. Believe me: I’m the greatest featherweight of all time.”
Naimov on what he wants next
“We’re going to work hard to get that belt. We’re going to work hard to get top 15, top 10. Whoever, whenever, top 15: I’m open for all of you – doesn’t matter. Top five, top 10, top 15, let’s go – outside, inside, whrever.”
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To hear more from Naimov, check out his post-fight interview above.
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