Tofiq Musayev who is a Muslim by religion is an MMA fighter who recently lost in his UFC debut to Myktybek Orolbai, find out more about him and their fight below
Tofiq is a former RIZIN Lightweight Grand Prix Champion and was making his UFC debut on home soil in Baku.
Who is UFC fighter Tofiq Musayev, bio, age, height, weight, nationality, religion, fight record and Instagram
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Tofiq Musayev loses to Myktybek Orolbai
Tofiq Musayev recently faced a tough loss, losing to rising talent Myktybek Orolbai during his UFC debut at UFC on ABC 8. Despite all the hype, experience, and home support around Tofiq, he fell short in the bout as Orolbai overwhelmed the veteran with his relentless pressure and grappling edge.
Tofiq Musayev biography
Tofiq Musayev who is a Muslim by religion is a professional MMA fighter who was born in Sahil, Baku, Azerbaijan, on December 15, 1989. He is a seasoned professional MMA fighter who has built a reputation on grit, power, and resilience. Prior to stepping into the Octagon, Tofiq had carved out a name for himself in RIZIN and Bellator and was renowned for his striking and well-rounded skill set. Tofiq has also previously served in the military during the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict back in 2020.
Baku’s own 🇦🇿@Tofiq__Musayev is making his UFC debut on Saturday in his hometown!
[ #UFCBaku | Live on ABC at 3pmET ] pic.twitter.com/AvF63SiEux
— UFC (@ufc) June 18, 2025
Age and weight
Tofiq Musayev is currently 35 years old and weighs around 155 pounds (70 kg).
Height and reach
Tofiq Musayev stands at a height of 1.78 meters tall (about 5 feet 10 inches) and has a reach of 72 inches (183 cm).
Nationality and ethnicity
Musayev is an Azerbaijani national who was born and raised in Sahil, a district in Baku.
Religion
While Tofiq Musayev hasn’t spoken publicly about his religious beliefs, he is likely a follower of Shia Islam considering his Azerbaijani background and his name, Tofiq, which is of Islamic origin.
Career
Musayev started out his professional MMA career with grit and determination, quickly building a reputation in the regional circuits. He achieved a major breakthrough in Japan’s RIZIN promotion, where he won the Lightweight Grand Prix. He later went on to join Bellator, where he earned more wins and showcased his dynamic fighting style. Following his success, UFC eventually developed an interest in him and signed him back in 2024. He just recently made his UFC debut on ABC 8, and despite losing out to Orolbai, the fight marked a new chapter in his career.
Stats and record
Tofiq Musayev currently holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses with him losing in his first UFC fight. He is known for his striking, and he has managed to secure many of his victories via knockout or TKO.
Tofiq Musayev has an Instagram account with the handle @tofiq__musayev, where he has over 284K followers and nearly a thousand posts.