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Turkmenistan · PFL

Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

"Wolfhound"

ArchetypeExplosive Finisher

First clean shot ends the night.

Light HeavyweightOrthodoxAge 37
Record
26-8-1
Win %
74%
KO / TKO
14
Submissions
4
Finish Rate
69%
Height
180 cm
Reach
183 cm
Fights
35
Secret Weapon

Fight Plan: Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.

Historical Weaknesses
  • Low output can lead to losing rounds on scorecards if no finish is found
  • Historical struggles with high-level wrestlers who can keep him grounded
Camp Focus
  • Constant lateral movement to break their rhythm
  • High-pace pressure in rounds 2–3 to drain output
  • Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
Blueprint Radar
BP 7.6/10

Fighter fingerprint

Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.

Aggression76Cardio74Wrestling78Fight IQ79Distance Control81Finishing69Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Read the shape

Distance Control and Fight IQ are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these.

  • Aggression76
  • Cardio74
  • Wrestling78
  • Fight IQ79
  • Distance Control81
  • Finishing69
Camp Prep ReportWhat to drill this week

Prep for camp: Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.

Most Common Tendencies
Patterns to expect in the cage
  • Explosive counter-striker who relies on heavy overhand rights
  • Utilizes a Sambo-based pedigree to execute powerful trips and throws from the clinch
  • Often waits for opponents to lead before unleashing high-impact blitzes
Training Recommendations
Drill these specific looks
  • Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
  • Pad work on cutting their right-side cage exits
  • Force a high-pace round 1 — break the gas tank early
  • Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
  • Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
Sparring Recommendations
Stack these styles in camp
  • Southpaw pressure striker
  • Chain-wrestling D1 partner
  • High-output kickboxer with heavy leg kicks
  • Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
Find Footage

See it on film

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Striking Tape

Distance, combinations, defensive movement

Wrestling / Grappling Tape

Entries, cage control, scrambles, submissions

Recent Fights

Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns

Coaches: official clip embeds per fighter are coming next — for now, deep links open searches pre-filtered to Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov.

Fighter Evolution

How Dovletdzhan has changed

Trend lines across the last three years of tape.

2022
Aggression6.8
Wrestling6.6
Fight IQ6.7
2024
Aggression7.7
Wrestling7.0
Fight IQ7.2
2026
Aggression8.2
Wrestling7.8
Fight IQ7.9

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Similar Fighters

Stylistic neighbors

Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.

Status / Injuries

healthy

No recent major injuries reported.

Checked 6/21/2026

Recent Form

  • W
    vs Jakob Nedoh
    KO/TKO · R1 · PFL 2: 2026 Regular Season
    2026-04-16
  • W
    vs Maciej Rozanski
    Decision (Unanimous) · R3 · Bellator 300
    2023-10-07
  • W
    vs Julius Anglickas
    Decision (Unanimous) · R3 · Bellator 292
    2023-03-10
  • W
    vs Rafael Carvalho
    KO/TKO · R2 · Bellator 277
    2022-04-15
  • L
    vs Karl Albrektsson
    Decision (Unanimous) · R3 · Bellator 268
    2021-10-16

Availability

active
Next: PFL Playoffs vs. Simeon Powell · 2026-07-31

Scheduled for PFL event in Long Island.

Record

W-L-D
26-8-1
KO / TKO
14
Submissions
4
Win %
74%

Attribute Profile

Chin80
Cardio74
Fight IQ79
Striking82
Grappling76
Wrestling78

Scouting Summary

Yagshimuradov is a dangerous Sambo-based powerhouse with significant knockout power for the light heavyweight division. He thrives in transitions and explosive bursts, though his pace can be methodical to a fault in three-round decisions.

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Tendencies

  • Explosive counter-striker who relies on heavy overhand rights
  • Utilizes a Sambo-based pedigree to execute powerful trips and throws from the clinch
  • Often waits for opponents to lead before unleashing high-impact blitzes
  • Prefers a low-volume approach, focusing on power and precision over activity

Signature Moves

  • Overhand Right
  • Sambo Lat Drop
  • Ground-and-Pound blitz
  • Inside Leg Kick

Weaknesses

  • Low output can lead to losing rounds on scorecards if no finish is found
  • Historical struggles with high-level wrestlers who can keep him grounded