Last fight
UFC 248


6
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
TRAINING: Morning striking, evening wrestling
When and why did you start training for fighting? I turned professional in 2010.
What ranks and titles have you held? Russian hand-to-hand combat champion
Do you have any heroes? Imam Shamil is my hero
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To challenge myself with the best fighters in the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Helping my parents with their business.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Russian Combat Sambo champion. European Pankration Champion
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Master of Sport in wrestling, Master of Sport in Combat Sambo.
Favorite grappling technique: Single leg takedown
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand right