January 30, 2025
Kaan Ofli (11-3-1) is set to open the UFC Saudi Arabia main card against Muhammad Naimov on Saturday. Ofli is coming off a knockout loss to Mairon Santos back in August which was the TUF finale. The 31-year-old is a big underdog as DraftKings has him at a salary of $7,200. If Ofli can pull off the upset, it would solidify his spot on the roster as with a loss he could be released or one loss away from being cut.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
August 25, 2024
Kaan Ofli suffered a second-round knockout loss to Mairon Santos in the TUF 32 featherweight finals, which took place on the main card of UFC Vegas 96. The first round was competitive as Ofli was barely outstruck but had 1:29 of control in the opening round. However, less than two minutes into the second round, Ofli got hit by a left hook which dropped him and after some follow-up shots, he was put out cold. With the loss, Ofli is now 11-3-1 as a pro and it's uncertain if he will get a UFC contract.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC
August 22, 2024
Kaan Ofli (11-2-1) is set to take on Mairon Santos on the main card of UFC Vegas 96, which serves as the TUF 32 featherweight finals. Ofli fights out of Australia and won one fight by decision and one by submission on the show to advance to the finals. Ofli has six wins by stoppage while he has never been finished and enters the bout as the betting underdog. If Ofli wins, he will secure himself a UFC contract and be crowned the TUF 32 champion.
--Cole SheltonSource: UFC