Askar Askarov

Askar Saypulaevich Askarov (Russian: Аскар Сайпулаевич Аскаров; born 9 October 1992)[1] is a Russian mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler.[3] 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.[4]

Askar Askarov
BornAskar Saypulaevich Askarov
(1992-10-09) October 9, 1992
Kamysh-Kutan, Akhvakhsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Native nameАскар Сайпулаевич Аскаров[1]
Other namesBullet
ResidenceKhasavyurt, Khasavyurtovsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Reach67[2] in (170 cm)
StyleWrestling, Sambo, Grappling
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofKhasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
TeamFighting Eagles
RankInternational Master of Sports of Russia in Freestyle Wrestling
Master of Sports of Russia in Combat Sambo
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins12
By knockout3
By submission7
By decision2
Losses0
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Askar Askarov
Medal record
Men's Freestyle Wrestling
Representing  Russia
Deaflympics
2017 Samsun– 61 kg
World Deaf Championships
2018 Vladimir– 61 kg

Personal life

Askarov was born to an Akhvakh family on 9 October 1992, in the village of Kamysh-Kutan in the Akhvakhsky District of the Dagestan, an autonomous republic within the Russian Federation.[1]

Askarov was born deaf, and though his hearing has improved, he can only hear approximately 20% of the sounds most people can, meaning he cannot hear instructions from his team during a fight.[5] Askarov has represented Russia as part of the national deaf wrestling team, including at the Summer Deaflympics in Samsun, Turkey in 2017, where he won a gold medal.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Askarov made his professional MMA debut in Russia in July 2013, against a fellow debutante in Shamil Amirov. He won the fight by a rear naked choke in the second round. In his second fight, he fought another debuting fighter, Kvanzhakov Kantemir, and won by a first round TKO. Askarov extended his winning streak to four, with stoppage wins against Elvin Abbasov and Vakha Kadyrov.[7]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Following these two victories, Askarov signed with the Russian based promotion Absolute Championship Berkut. In his first fight with ACB, Askarov defeated Vyacheslav Gagiev by a second round TKO.[8] During ACB 22, Askarov fought[9] and submitted the undefeated Kirill Medvedovski.[10] He was then scheduled to fight Marcin Lasota during ACB 29.[11] Askarov won the fight by a second round TKO.[12] In his fourth with the organization, Askarov was scheduled to fight Ruslan Abiltarov during ACB 38.[13] He won the fight by rear naked choke, and was awarded a $5,000 bonus for the submission of the night.

These victories earned Askar the chance to fight José Maria Tomé for the vacant ACB Flyweight Championship.[14] He beat José Maria Tomé by submission in the fifth round to become the first ACB flyweight champion.[15] Askarov additionally earned a $5,000 bonus for the "Fight of the Night".[16]

Askarov was scheduled to have his first title defense during ACB 58, when he was fought Anthony Leone.[17] Askarov won the fight mid-way through the third round, by a body triangle neck crank.[18]

Askarov was scheduled to defend his title for the second time against Rasul Albaskhanov, during ACB 86.[19] He defeated Albaskhanov by a second round guillotine choke.[20]

Following his signature with the UFC, Askarov vacated the ACB Flyweight title.[21]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Askarov made his UFC debut against Brandon Moreno on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens. Though Moreno was competing in front of his home fans in Mexico, they fought to a split draw after three rounds.[22]

For his second fight in the Octagon, Askarov was booked to face former UFC flyweight title challenger Tim Elliott at on January 18, 2020 at UFC 246.[23] Askarov won the bout via unanimous decision.[24]

In his third fight for the promotion, Askarov faced Alexandre Pantoja at UFC Fight Night 172 on July 19, 2020.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Askarov is expected to face Joseph Benavidez on March 6, 2021 at UFC 259.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
13 matches 12 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 7 0
By decision 2 0
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–0–1 Alexandre Pantoja Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 July 19, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 11–0–1 Tim Elliott Decision (unanimous) UFC 246 January 18, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw 10–0–1 Brandon Moreno Draw (split) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens September 21, 2019 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 10–0 Rasul Albaskhanov Technical submission (guillotine choke) ACB 86 May 5, 2018 2 1:59 Moscow, Russia Defended the ACB Flyweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Anthony Leone Submission (twister) ACB 58 April 22, 2017 3 2:41 Khasavyurt, Russia Defended the ACB Flyweight Championship.
Win 8–0 José Maria Tomé Submission (anaconda choke) ACB 48 October 22, 2016 5 1:57 Moscow, Russia Won the ACB Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 7–0 Ruslan Abiltarov Submission (rear-naked choke) ACB 38 May 20, 2016 2 1:37 Rostov-on-Don, Russia Submission of the Night.
Win 6–0 Marcin Lasota TKO (punches) ACB 29 May 5, 2018 2 3:35 Warsaw, Poland
Win 5–0 Kirill Medvedovsky Submission (rear-naked choke) ACB 22 September 12, 2015 3 3:56 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 4–0 Vyacheslav Gagiev TKO (punches) ACB 17 May 5, 2018 2 1:56 Grozny, Russia
Win 3–0 Elvin Abbasov Submission (Armbar) GEFC: Lights of Baku 2 May 5, 2018 2 3:45 Baku, Azerbaijan
Win 2–0 Kvanzhakov Kantemir TKO (punches) Sparta Martial Arts Club: Team Sosnovy Bor vs. Team Leningrad Oblast May 5, 2018 1 2:14 Leningrad, Russia
Win 1–0 Shamil Amirov Submission (rear-naked choke) Liga Kavkaz: Grand Umakhan Battle May 5, 2018 2 2:05 Khunzakh, Russia Flyweight debut.

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See also

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