Ismail Khan (fighter)
| Ismail Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 2002 Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Native name | اسماعیل خان |
| Other names | The Volcano |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 70.5 in (179 cm)[2] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Team | KAK'S Fight Club |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Ismail Khan (Urdu: اسماعیل خان; born August 20, 2002) is a Pakistani professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division for Brave Combat Federation. He is a former Flogger Series Flyweight champion. He has previously competed on ONE Championship.
Professional career
Early career
Khan made his professional debut on February 13, 2022 against Syed Haider Ali. Khan won the fight via a first-round submission.[3]
Flogger Series Flyweight Champion
After accumulating a record of 2–0, Khan faced Shirzad Azatullah for the vacant Flogger Series Flyweight Championship on August 14, 2022. Khan won the fight via knockout four seconds into the fight, and thus winning his first career championship.[4]
One Championship
After accumulating a career record of 5–0, Khan made his debut under Singaporean-based federation ONE Championship against Cho Joon-gun on September 15, 2023. Khan won the fight via a third-round submission.[5]
His next fight came three months later on December 15 against Rabindra Dhant. Khan won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[6]
His last fight under the federation came on March 8, 2024 against Yryskeldi Duisheev. Khan lost the fight via a first-round submission.[7]
Brave Combat Federation
On March 27, 2024, Khan signed with Bahraini-based federation Brave Combat Federation.[8] He made his debut on August 18, 2024 where he faced Bagylan Zhakansha. Khan won the fight via a second-round submission.[9]
His next fight came four months later on December 15 against Yadwinder Singh. Khan won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[10]
Pakistan Combat Night
Khan returned to fight in his native Pakistan on August 24, 2025 against Zubair Khan. Ismail won the fight via a first-round submission.[11]
Return to Brave Combat Federation
Khan is scheduled to return to Brave Combat Federation on October 3, 2025 where he faced Elmir Jafarov. Khan won the fight via a first-round submission.[12]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Flogger Series
- FS Flyweight championship (One time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 12 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–1 | Rayimbek Tazhibaev | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Brave CF 103 | December 23, 2025 | 2 | 2:48 | Bukhara, Uzbekistan | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Win | 11–1 | Elmir Jafarov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brave CF: Georgia vs. The World | October 3, 2025 | 1 | 3:30 | Tbilisi, Georgia | Catchweight (131 lb) bout. |
| Win | 10–1 | Zubair Khan | Submission (brabo choke) | Pakistan Combat Night: Road to Brave 100 | August 24, 2025 | 1 | 3:43 | Lahore, Pakistan | |
| Win | 9–1 | Yadwinder Singh | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 92 | December 15, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Isa Town, Bahrain | |
| Win | 8–1 | Bagylan Zhakansha | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brave CF 85 | August 18, 2024 | 2 | 2:22 | Lahore, Pakistan | Flyweight bout. |
| Loss | 7–1 | Yryskeldi Duisheev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Friday Fights 54 | March 8, 2024 | 1 | 4:30 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Win | 7–0 | Rabindra Dhant | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Friday Fights 45 | December 15, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Win | 6–0 | Cho Joon-gun | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Friday Fights 33 | September 15, 2023 | 3 | 1:10 | Bangkok, Thailand | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 5–0 | Serkhan Valili | Submission (arm triangle choke) | Qadya MMA 3 | June 23, 2023 | 1 | 1:18 | New Cairo, Egypt | |
| Win | 4–0 | Gerlan Rodrigues | Decision (unanimous) | Qadya MMA 2 | November 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Cairo, Egypt | |
| Win | 3–0 | Shirzad Azatullah | KO (punch) | Flogger Series 8 | August 14, 2022 | 1 | 0:04 | Islamabad, Pakistan | Won the vacant FS Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–0 | Hassan Mohamed Abo Ali | TKO (punches) | Legacy Fight Series 1 | March 27, 2022 | 2 | 4:07 | Karachi, Pakistan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Syed Haider Ali | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Flogger Series 7 | February 13, 2022 | 1 | 1:29 | Islamabad, Pakistan | Flyweight debut. |
References
- ^ "Ismail "The Volcano" Khan". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Ismail Khan ("The Volcano") | MMA Fighter Page". tapology.com. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Ismail Khan vs Syed Haider Ali". tapology.com. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "Flogger Series 8: Jett vs. Nasratullah". mmatown.com. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Goyder, James (15 September 2023). "Ismail Khan wins at ONE Friday Fights 33". asianmma.com. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "ONE Friday Fights 45 Results". cagesidepress.com. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "Ortikov Goes 18-0 Against Watcharaphon, Duisheev and Zakirov Also Stay Perfect At ONE Friday Fights 54". onefc.com. 9 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "Ismail Khan signs with BRAVE CF, strengthens Pakistan's presence in global MMA". sportsbytes.com.ph. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ Villa, Roberto (18 August 2024). "BRAVE CF 85 makes history for South Asia with Pakistan winning first-ever duel with India on Pakistani soil". fightbookmma.com. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ "Pakistani fighters dominate Brave CF 92, outclass Indian rivals in Bahrain". nation.com.pk. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Raheel, Natasha (27 August 2025). "MMA: Rizwan Ali wins against Egypt's Adham on a controversial decision". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
- ^ Villa, Roberto (3 October 2025). "BRAVE CF Makes History in Tbilisi With Georgia vs. The World". fightbookmma.com. Retrieved 2025-10-04.