BEKZAT ALMAKHAN

Bekzat Almakhan is a bantamweight mixed martial artist representing Kazakhstan. A product of the DDV Team 777 camp, he developed his combat base through karate and boxing before starting his professional career in 2018. After establishing himself on the regional Kazakh circuit, he eventually transitioned to the global stage of the UFC. Throughout his tenure, he has utilized his striking background to secure high-profile victories, including a notable knockout performance against Brad Katona.

Heading into his matchup on February 7, 2026, Almakhan holds an overall professional record of 12-3-0. His recent five-fight stretch shows a mixed history of results. He enters this contest following a unanimous decision loss to Aleksandre Topuria in late 2025, which succeeded his victory over Katona. Prior to that, he dropped a decision to Umar Nurmagomedov, following a pair of technical knockout wins against Yan Ferraz and Mateus Rodrigues Gloria.