American mixed martial arts fighter
Ramiz Brahimaj Born (1992-11-17 ) November 17, 1992 (age 31) The Bronx , New York City , United StatesHeight 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) Division Welterweight Reach 72 in (183 cm)[1] Fighting out of Dallas, Texas Team Fortis MMA Years active 2014–present Total 15 Wins 10 By submission 10 Losses 5 By knockout 1 By decision 4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Ramiz Brahimaj (born November 17, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship .
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
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
10–5
Themba Gorimbo
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy
May 18, 2024
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
10–4
Micheal Gillmore
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green
February 26, 2022
1
2:02
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
9–4
Court McGee
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze
January 15, 2022
3
5:00
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
Win
9–3
Sasha Palatnikov
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum
August 21, 2021
1
2:33
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
8–3
Max Griffin
TKO (doctor stoppage)
UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira
November 7, 2020
3
2:03
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
Win
8–2
Carlos Martinez
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
LFA 62
March 22, 2019
1
0:55
Dallas, Texas , United States
Loss
7–2
Justin Patterson
Decision (unanimous)
LFA 55
November 30, 2018
3
5:00
Dallas, Texas , United States
Win
7–1
William Macário
Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
LFA 47
August 10, 2018
2
2:34
Dallas, Texas , United States
Loss
6–1
Evan Cutts
Decision (unanimous)
LFA 40
May 25, 2018
3
5:00
Dallas, Texas , United States
Win
6–0
Bilal Williams
Submission (rear-naked choke)
LFA 33
February 16, 2018
1
4:10
Dallas, Texas , United States
Win
5–0
Ben Simons
Submission (guillotine choke)
LFA 28
December 8, 2017
1
0:46
Dallas, Texas , United States
Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win
4–0
Josh Sturgill
Submission (guillotine choke)
XKO 37
August 12, 2017
1
0:24
Dallas, Texas , United States
Win
3–0
Andrew Sosa
Submission (rear-naked choke)
XKO 36
June 10, 2017
1
0:55
Dallas, Texas , United States
Win
2–0
David Lopez
Submission (kimura)
XKO 34
January 28, 2017
1
0:20
Dallas, Texas , United States
Win
1–0
Richard Bailey
Submission (rear-naked choke)
GCS 1: The Commencement
October 25, 2014
1
2:17
Abilene, Texas , United States
Welterweight debut.
[23]
See also
References
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^ Grandsire, Lucas (2020-04-21). "Ramiz Brahimaj talks Kosovo background, talks with the UFC, tumor behind the eye, and more" . MyMMANews.com . Retrieved 2022-01-15 .
^ a b "Across The Pond Profile: UFC fighter Ramiz Brahimaj – MMA UK" . Retrieved 2022-01-15 .
^ John Morgan (August 11, 2018). "LFA 47 results: Damon Jackson flattens Nate Jennerman, claims interim title" . mmajunkie.com.
^ Shelton, Cole (2020-11-05). "After thinking MMA career was over due to eye tumor, Ramiz Brahimaj planning for a "war" against Max Griffin" . | BJPenn.com . Retrieved 2022-01-15 .
^ Farah Hannoun (June 19, 2020), Ramiz Brahimaj vs Takashi Sato , MMA Junkie
^ Cassandra Negley (June 26, 2020), Ramiz Brahimaj removed from UFC debut after cornerman tests positive for COVID-19 , Yahoo Sports
^ " "Max Griffin treft Ramiz Brahimaj tijdens UFC evenement op 7 november in Las Vegas" " . MMA DNA . 2020-08-29. Retrieved 2020-08-30 .
^ Harshman, Heath (2020-11-07). "UFC Vegas 13 Results: Max Griffin Jabs His Way to Gruesome TKO Over Ramiz Brahimaj" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2020-11-08 .
^ Martin, Damon (2021-05-24). "Sasha Palatnikov vs. Ramiz Brahimaj booked for UFC event on Aug. 21" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2021-08-16 .
^ Behunin, Alex (2021-08-21). "UFC Vegas 34 Results: Ramiz Brahimaj Puts Sasha Palatnikov To Sleep" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2021-08-21 .
^ "BREAKING: Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Court McGee toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 15 januari" . MMA DNA . 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-08 .
^ Evanoff, Josh (2022-01-15). "UFC Vegas 46: Court McGee Puts on Crushing Performance Against Ramiz Brahimaj" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-01-15 .
^ Anderson, Jay (2022-02-17). "Ramiz Brahimaj Replaces Jonny Parsons, Meets Michael Gillmore at UFC Vegas 49" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-02-20 .
^ Behunin, Alex (2022-02-26). "UFC Vegas 49: Ramiz Brahimaj Submits Michael Gillmore In Minutes" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2022-02-26 .
^ ATSteveDuncan (2022-05-11). "Michael Morales vs. Ramiz Brahimaj agregado a UFC 277" . MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-05-11 .
^ "UFC 277 hit with multitude of withdrawals. Here's where the card stands less than two weeks away" . MMA Junkie . 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2022-07-20 .
^ Cruz, Guilherme (2023-01-13). "Carlston Harris vs. Ramiz Brahimaj heads to UFC Vegas 69" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 2023-01-14 .
^ "Ramiz Brahimaj injured, out of UFC Fight Night 219 bout vs. Carlston Harris" . MMA Junkie . 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-02 .
^ Raghuwanshi, Vipin (2024-03-01). "Ramiz Brahimaj vs Themba Gorimbo Reported for May 18 UFC Event" . www.itnwwe.com . Retrieved 2024-03-07 .
^ Dewar, Val (2024-05-19). "UFC Vegas 92: Themba Gorimbo Outwrestles Wrestler Ramiz Brahimaj" . Cageside Press . Retrieved 2024-05-19 .
^ "Ramiz Brahimaj" . Sherdog .
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