In short: Austria has a small but strong MMA scene. FightFolio currently lists seven Austrian professionals — three of them have fought in the UFC (Aleksandar Rakić, Ismail Naurdiev, Bogdan Grad) and three in OKTAGON (Mago Machaev, Christian Draxler, Daniel Schordje). In February 2027, OKTAGON comes to Vienna for the first time.
The Austrian professionals at a glance
| Fighter | Weight class | Record | Organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Naurdiev | Middleweight | 26-8 | UFC |
| Christian Draxler | Welterweight | 21-9 | OKTAGON |
| Mago Machaev | Featherweight | 18-2 | OKTAGON |
| Bogdan Grad | Featherweight | 16-4 | UFC |
| Aleksandar Rakić | Heavyweight | 15-6 | UFC |
| Daniel Schordje | Featherweight | 10-1-1 | OKTAGON |
| Florian Aberger | Middleweight | 9-1 | – |
Records: wins-losses(-draws), public sources, as of October 2026. Florian Aberger last fought as a professional in 2023.
Austrians in the UFC
Three of the seven professionals have made it to the biggest MMA organisation in the world:
- Aleksandar Rakić — heavyweight, record 15-6
- Ismail Naurdiev — middleweight, record 26-8
- Bogdan Grad — featherweight, record 16-4
Where Austrian professionals train
The gyms according to public sources (they change often):
- ETTL Bros. MMA, Graz — Bogdan Grad, Florian Aberger, Daniel Schordje
- Gym 23, Vienna — Aleksandar Rakić (per Sherdog)
- Top Team Salzburg — Ismail Naurdiev (per Sherdog)
- Passion MMA — Christian Draxler (per the OKTAGON profile)
That makes Graz the place on FightFolio where the most professionals train in one gym.
Organisations: where Austrians fight
- UFC — the biggest stage (3 Austrians on FightFolio)
- OKTAGON — the most important league for Central Europe (3 Austrians), in Vienna from February 2027
Outlook: OKTAGON 103 in Vienna
On 20 February 2027, the Wiener Stadthalle hosts the first OKTAGON event in Austria. More in our article "OKTAGON comes to Vienna".
Frequently asked questions
Which MMA fighters from Austria have fought in the UFC? On FightFolio: Aleksandar Rakić, Ismail Naurdiev and Bogdan Grad.
Which Austrian MMA professional has the most wins? Among the professionals on FightFolio, Ismail Naurdiev with 26 wins (as of October 2026).
Where can you train MMA in Austria? Professionals train at ETTL Bros. MMA (Graz), Gym 23 (Vienna), Top Team Salzburg and Passion MMA, among others.
Are there MMA events in Austria? Yes. The biggest announced one is OKTAGON 103 on 20 February 2027 in Vienna.
Sources: Sherdog, ufc.com, oktagonmma.com. You can find all Austrian profiles on the Austria country page.
