Muhammad “Hillman”Naimov

Muhammad Naimov, also known as “Hillman,” is a Tajik professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC featherweight division. He was born on August 7, 1994, and is listed at 5 feet 9 inches. Naimov represents Elevation Fight Team and made his professional MMA debut on November 1, 2018. His UFC debut came on June 3, 2023, when he stopped Jamie Mullarkey at UFC on ESPN 46.

Naimov established himself in the UFC with victories over Jamie Mullarkey, Nathaniel Wood, Erik Silva, Kaan Ofli and Bogdan Grad. His win over Wood at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023, came by unanimous decision, while his June 21, 2025 victory over Grad was also decided unanimously. He subsequently lost to Mairon Santos on December 6, 2025, and Losene Keita on September 5, 2026. The Keita bout is the most recent appearance listed in the available fight records as of September 15, 2026.

Naimov’s documented career includes competition for Titan Fighting Championship and the UFC, with a style that blends striking attacks and submission grappling. His recorded finishes include punches, kicks and rear-naked-choke or arm-triangle submissions, while several UFC victories have come by decision. Available sources do not establish a UFC title win or title-fight appearance, so he should be described as a UFC featherweight contender rather than a former champion.