Bruno Silva vs Ismail Naurdiev — Fight recap

Ismail Naurdiev defeated Bruno Silva by unanimous decision after three rounds on October 26, 2024, at UFC Fight Night. Naurdiev's superior striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 66 of 116 significant strikes (56%) compared to Silva's 36 of 97 (37%).

The Kazakh fighter controlled the cage for 5:51 of the bout and successfully executed three takedowns, though Silva defended the majority of grappling attempts. Silva managed to land 28 significant strikes to the head but struggled to generate momentum offensively, failing to complete any of his three takedown attempts.

Naurdiev's well-rounded approach—mixing accurate striking with consistent wrestling pressure—allowed him to control the tempo throughout, earning all three judges' scorecards. The victory solidifies Naurdiev's position in the middleweight rankings and suggests a potential step up in competition for the rising prospect.