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Ramiz Brahimaj

Ramiz Brahimaj

American mixed martial arts fighter

Ramiz Brahimaj (born November 17, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Brahimaj started training seriously for MMA when he was 17 while he was a junior in high school. He had always loved fighting and always loved the UFC.[2]

Brahimaj is the son of Kosovar-Albanian parents.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In his MMA debut, he faced Richard Bailey and submitted him via rear-naked choke in the first round. Brahimaj also tapped out his next three opponents that included wins over Josh Sturgill and David Lopez. Then in his promotional debut with Legacy Fighting Alliance at LFA 28, he submitted Sidney Ben Simmons in round one. Brahimaj tapped out Bilal Williams via rear-naked choke in the first round at LFA 33. He lost his first bout against Evan Cutts at LFA 40 via unanimous decision.[4]

Brahimaj faced UFC veteran William Macário at LFA 47 and won by way of guillotine choke in the second round.[5] After losing to Justin Patterson at LFA 55 via unanimous decision, Brahimaj tapped out Carlos Martinez in the first round via arm-triangle choke at LFA 62.[4]

After being booked against Miguel Baeza on Dana White's Contender Series, a tumor was found behind his left eye in his prelimary testing for the bout and had to have surgery to remove it.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Brahimaj was scheduled to face Takashi Sato on June 27, 2020[7] at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker but the fight was scratched due to one of Brahimaj's cornermen testing positive for COVID-19.[8]

Brahimaj made his UFC debut against Max Griffin on November 7, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira.[9] He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a doctor stoppage after Brahimaj's ear was split open in round three.[10]

Brahimaj faced Sasha Palatnikov on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum.[11] He won the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in round one.[12]

Brahimaj faced Court McGee on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Brahimaj, as a replacement for Jonny Parsons, faced Micheal Gillmore on February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green.[15] He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one.[16]

Brahimaj was scheduled to face Michael Morales on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277.[17] However, Brahimaj was forced out the event in mid July due to an undisclosed injury.[18]

Brahimaj was scheduled to face Carlston Harris on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[19] However, Brahimaj was pulled from the event citing neck injury.[20]

Brahimaj faced Themba Gorimbo on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.[21] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[22]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches 10 wins 5 losses
By knockout 0 1
By submission 10 0
By decision 0 4
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See also

References

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    Raghuwanshi, Vipin (2024-03-01). "Ramiz Brahimaj vs Themba Gorimbo Reported for May 18 UFC Event". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
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    Dewar, Val (2024-05-19). "UFC Vegas 92: Themba Gorimbo Outwrestles Wrestler Ramiz Brahimaj". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
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