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Askar Askarov
Askar Askarov is one of the elite fighters in the UFC's flyweight division. The Russian mixed martial artist is a veteran in the game and is currently at #4 in the UFC Flyweight rankings.
The freestyle wrestler has a wide range of experience in the MMA sport and competed as a freestyle wrestler.
The 'Bullet' made his UFC debut in the year 2019, where he was up against Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens.
The Russian fighter started his career with a draw against his opponent. This ended his 10-fight professional winning run.
He then went on to fight Tim Elliott and Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 246 and UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 respectively.
He won both of these bouts via unanimous decision and is currently undefeated at the moment. He is expected to fight Joseph Benavidez on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259.
Askarov is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring fighters to have ever fought inside the octagon. He is known for his freestyle wrestling.
The fighter has enhanced his striking game to complement his ground prowess. He has developed techniques that are very swift and effortless.
The 'Bullet' holds a stellar record of 12-0-1 in his MMA career. The undefeated fighter holds a lot of records and accomplishments to his name. The fighter is a former ACB Flyweight Champion and was able to defend his title twice.
He is is a gold medalist of the 2017 Summer Deaflympics. The Russian fighter won a bronze medal in the 2018 Deaf Wrestling World Championship in the 61 kg category (134 pounds).
Apart from that, he is also an International Master of Sports of Russia in Freestyle Wrestling and Master of Sports of Russia in Combat Sambo.
Askarov has estimated career earnings of $30,000 according to Tapology.
Nickname | Bullet |
Age | 28 |
Born | 10-09-1992 |
Nationality | Russian |
Residence | Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia |
Height | 5'5" |
MMA Record | 12-0-1 |
Active Win Streak | 2 |
Net Worth | NA |
Weight/Division | 126 lb/flyweight |
Marital Status/Partner Name | NA/NA |