Kaan Ofli vs Muhammad Naimov — Fight recap

Muhammad Naimov defeated Kaan Ofli by unanimous decision over three rounds on February 1, 2025, in a bout where grappling control proved decisive. Naimov landed 32 of 92 significant strikes while controlling the cage for 5:36, supplemented by two successful takedowns executed at perfect efficiency.

Ofli connected on 31 of 66 significant strikes at 46 percent accuracy but failed to convert any of his six takedown attempts, managing only 3:35 of control time. The striking volume favored Ofli slightly, particularly in body work where he landed 16 of 21 attempts, yet Naimov's superior wrestling and positional dominance—including a 2:01 control advantage—swayed the judges' scorecards.

Referee Marc Goddard oversaw a technically sound but grinding affair that highlighted the importance of takedown defense and clinch management at this level. Naimov's grappling-first approach keeps him in the lightweight mix, while Ofli may need to address his takedown vulnerability moving forward.