Allan Nascimento vs Tagir Ulanbekov — Fight recap

Tagir Ulanbekov defeated Allan Nascimento via split decision after three rounds on October 30, 2021, in a matchup that highlighted contrasting fight philosophies. Nascimento landed the cleaner striking, connecting on 25 of 37 significant strikes (67%) with a perfect 10-for-10 on leg strikes, while Ulanbekov managed only 18 of 40 (45%).

However, Ulanbekov's grappling dominance proved decisive: he secured four takedowns on five attempts (80%) and accumulated 12:04 of control time compared to Nascimento's 0:16. The judges split on their verdict, with the controlling grappler's wrestling output ultimately outweighing the striker's superior accuracy.

The decision underscored how cage control and positional dominance can override striking efficiency in close fights, particularly in the UFC's flyweight division where wrestling credentials carry significant weight in judging.