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Flyweight Division

Not Fighting

"The Lion"

Zarrukh Adashev

Flyweight Division

4-4-0 (W-L-D)

2

Wins by Knockout

Zarrukh Adashev

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Zarrukh Adashev's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Trains at
Team Lion
Fighting style
MMA
Age
30
Height
65.00
Weight
125.50
Octagon Debut
Jun. 13, 2020
Reach
65.00
Leg reach
35.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2015

     
  • Lost pro debut, 4-2 since

     
  • Two wins by KO

     
  • One first round finish

     
  • 16-3 kickboxing record with 10 knockouts

UFC History



UFC Fight Night 
(6/4/22) Adashev was knocked out by Ode' Osbourne at 1:01 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (7/31/21) Adashev won a three round unanimous decision over Ryan Benoit 

UFC on ESPN (1/20/21) Adashev lost a three round unanimous decision to Sumudaerji

UFC on ESPN (6/13/20) Adashev was knocked out by Tyson Nam at :32 of the first round

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I train because I love it; I fight because I love it and to be an example for the younger generation, for my students and to become a legend.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time WKU world kickboxing champion. Asian hand-to-hand combat champion. ISKA USA professional kickboxing champion under the Glory promotion.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I can say my dream came true. I was dreaming to fight in UFC since I was a kid. Now I’m a UFC fighter and from now I have the goal to become champion of UFC and to put on a show in every fight.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I did, but not in the USA. I graduated as a tax inspector.

What was your job before you started fighting? Trainer and coach for kids and fighters.