Ramiz Brahimaj • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(2/21/26) Brahimaj lost a three round unanimous decision to Punahele Soriano
• UFC 320(10/4/25) Brahimaj submitted Austin Vanderford via guillotine choke at 2:24 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(5/31/25) Brahimaj submitted Billy Ray Goff via guillotine choke at 3:16 of the first round
• UFC 309(11/16/24) Brahimaj knocked out Mickey Gall at 2:55 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(5/18/24) Brahimaj lost a three round unanimous decision to Themba Gorimbo
• UFC Fight Night(2/26/22) Brahimaj submitted Micheal Gillmore via rear naked choke at 2:02 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(1/15/22) Brahimaj lost a three round unanimous decision to Court McGee
• UFC on ESPN(8/21/21) Brahimaj submitted Sasha Palatnikov via rear naked choke at 2:33 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(11/7/20) Brahimaj lost via TKO (doctor stoppage) to Max Griffin at 2:03 of the third round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2014

Has won seven of his last 12

Owns 2018 win over UFC vet William Macario

12 wins by submission (5 RNC, kimura, 5 guillotine, arm triangle), one by knockout

11 first-round finishes

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training seriously for MMA when I was 17 while I was a junior in high school. I always loved fighting and always loved the UFC.

Q: What are your current ranks in martial arts?

ANSWER: BJJ purple belt, IBJJF purple belt adult world champion and a black belt in the school of hard knocks, via The Bronx, NY.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means the world for me to fight for the best organization in the world, and not only that, but staying in the UFC and re-signing multiple contracts and making a name for myself in this organization.

Q: What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why?

ANSWER: Mickey Gall, 100%. Considering everything I went through, every obstacle I overcame. Everything stacked up against me. That was the turning point.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: Man, that's tough. I would say GSP. He's the WW GOAT. But Fedor and Sakuraba are up there.

Q: Do you have any heroes outside of fighting?

ANSWER: My father. He's seen it all.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I attended community college.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I always had many odd jobs prior to fighting. I’ve been working since I was 16 with the intention of always looking to help my family and provide for them and myself.

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: 2-0 as an amateur.

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: My favorite grappling techniques are any ones that will help me get the finish or cause fight-ending damage.

Q: Favorite striking technique:

ANSWER: The same goes for striking - anything that will help me take my opponent out.

Q: Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for?

ANSWER: Yeah, for sure. I want to show that you can make it through anything in life if you believe in yourself. Funny how that works... I was supposed to be a loser. So I want to use my platform for those who don't feel significant enough... you're not losers, believe in yourself. Losers can win.

Q: Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you?

ANSWER: My family, God and my lineage.

Q: Tell us about your life outside of fighting:

ANSWER: Very down to earth. I like shooting guns, anything outdoors and being hands-on. I really enjoy spending time with my girlfriend, my mom and my family.

Q: What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you?

ANSWER: I'm a tough, dangerous, resilient Mother-Doer. I'm coming for it all.

SUB Guillotine Choke