Askar Askarov

Biography

Askar Saypulaevich Askarov is a Russian mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler. He currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional mixed martial artist since 2013, Askarov previously competed in Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB), where he was won the ACB Flyweight Championship and 2017 Summer Deaflympics 61 kg freestyle wrestling gold medalist. As of July 31, 2020, he is #3 in the UFC flyweight rankings.

Known For

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya

Year

2021

Type

Movie

UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy

Year

2020

Type

Movie

UFC on ESPN 33: Blaydes vs. Daukaus

Year

2022

Type

Movie

ACA 166: Magomedov vs. Dolgov

Year

Type

Movie

UFC Fight Night 172: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2

Year

2020

Type

Movie

UFC Fight Night 159: Rodriguez vs. Stephens

Year

2019

Type

Movie