Ramiz Brahimaj


Ramiz Brahimaj is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Brahimaj started training seriously for MMA when he was 17 while he was a junior in high school. He had always loved fighting and always loved the UFC.
Brahimaj is the son of Kosovar-Albanian parents.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In his MMA debut, he faced Richard Bailey and submitted him via rear-naked choke in the first round. Brahimaj also tapped out his next three opponents that included wins over Josh Sturgill and David Lopez. Then in his promotional debut with Legacy Fighting Alliance at LFA 28, he submitted Sidney Ben Simmons in round one. Brahimaj tapped out Bilal Williams via rear-naked choke in the first round at LFA 33. He lost his first bout against Evan Cutts at LFA 40 via unanimous decision.
Brahimaj faced UFC veteran William Macário at LFA 47 and won by way of guillotine choke in the second round. After losing to Justin Patterson at LFA 55 via unanimous decision, Brahimaj tapped out Carlos Martinez in the first round via arm-triangle choke at LFA 62.
After being booked against Miguel Baeza on Dana White's Contender Series, a tumor was found behind his left eye in his preliminary testing for the bout and had to have surgery to remove it.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Brahimaj was scheduled to face Takashi Sato on June 27, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker but the fight was scratched due to one of Brahimaj's cornermen testing positive for COVID-19.
Brahimaj made his UFC debut against Max Griffin on November 7, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira. He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a doctor stoppage after Brahimaj's ear was split open in round three.
Brahimaj faced Sasha Palatnikov on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum. He won the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in round one.
Brahimaj faced Court McGee on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Brahimaj, as a replacement for Jonny Parsons, faced Micheal Gillmore on February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round one.
Brahimaj was scheduled to face Michael Morales on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. However, Brahimaj was forced out the event in mid July due to an undisclosed injury.
Brahimaj was scheduled to face Carlston Harris on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219. However, Brahimaj was pulled from the event citing neck injury.
Brahimaj faced Themba Gorimbo on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241. He lost the bout by unanimous decision.
Brahimaj faced Mickey Gall on November 16, 2024 at UFC 309. He won the fight by knockout in the first round. This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.
Brahimaj was scheduled to face Oban Elliott on May 31, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 68. However, Elliott had to withdraw due to visa issues and was replaced by Billy Ray Goff. Brahimaj defeated Goff via a guillotine choke submission in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.
Brahimaj faced Austin Vanderford on October 4, 2025 at UFC 320. He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round.
Brahimaj is scheduled to face Punahele Soriano on February 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 267.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • *Performance of the Night

    Mixed martial arts record