Bekzat “The Turan Warrior”Almakhan

Bekzat Almakhan is a Kazakh professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. The UFC lists him at 5 feet 7 inches, with a 68-inch reach, a karate-based fighting style and the nickname “The Turan Warrior.” His UFC profile currently lists his status as “Not Fighting” as of September 29, 2026; no current UFC contract or team affiliation is stated here.

Almakhan made his UFC debut on March 2, 2024, against Umar Nurmagomedov. He later earned a first-round knockout over Brad Katona at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025, before facing Aleksandre Topuria on November 22, 2025. On June 27, 2026, Almakhan fought Jean Matsumoto at UFC Baku and lost by unanimous decision after an action-oriented bantamweight bout.

Almakhan’s background is rooted in karate, and the UFC identifies him as a black belt. His profile also says he won world and Asian championships in national martial arts and held a world championship in Kazakhstan’s Zhekpe Zhek combat sport. The UFC further records that he graduated from the Academy of Sports and Tourism. His documented approach emphasizes striking, including a preference for the high kick, while his listed favorite grappling technique is the armbar.