Zarrukh Adashev
Zarrukh Adashev (born July 29, 1992) is an Uzbek professional kickboxer and professional mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight division.
| Zarrukh Adashev | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zarrukh Adashev Bakhtiyorovich July 29, 1992 Samarqand, Uzbekistan |
| Other names | The Lion |
| Residence | New York City, New York, United States |
| Nationality | Uzbek |
| Height | 165.1 cm (5 ft 5.0 in) |
| Weight | 57–62 kg (126–137 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Hand-to-hand combat |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | New York City, New York, United States |
| Team | Lions Fight |
| Trainer | Kickboxing:Artyom Sahakyan Wrestling: Evgene Eremeev |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Kickboxing
In 2013 Adashev started his professional career in kickboxing and MMA. His professional kickboxing record is 16-3-0[1]
In 2012, Adashev placed second in the under 75 kg class in the WKA world championship. He weighed in at 59 kg but fought at 75 kg.[2][3]
Bellator MMA
Adashev made his Bellator debut against Christian Medina on October 13, 2018 at Bellator 208. He won the bout by TKO in the first round.[4]
Adashev faced Ron Arana in sophomore performance on February 15, 2019 at Bellator 215. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[5]
Adashev faced Tevin Dyce on October 26, 2019 at Bellator 232. He won the bout via TKO in the second round.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Adashev faced Tyson Nam, replacing Ryan Benoit on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo.[7] At the weigh-ins on June 12, Adashev missed weight, weighing in at 138.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the non-title bantamweight limit of 136 pounds. The bout proceeded as a catchweight and Adashev was fined 20% of his purse.[8] He lost the bout via first-round knockout.[9]
Adashev was scheduled to face Jeff Molina on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos,[10] before the bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 185.[11] However, Molina withdrew from the event at the end of December 2020.[12] Adashev instead faced Su Mudaerji on January 20, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 20.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Adashev was scheduled to face Ryan Benoit on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24.[15] At the weigh-ins, Benoit weighed in at 129 pounds, three pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. His bout with Adashev was cancelled by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to health concerns.[16]
Adashev was scheduled to face Juancamilo Ronderos on July 31, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 28.[17] However, Ronderos was removed from the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Ryan Benoit.[18] Adashev won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Adashev was scheduled to face Kleydson Rodrigues on January 15, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 32.[20] However, in early January 2022, it was reported that the bout was canceled as Rodrigues has tested positive for influenza (H3N2) and Adashev has suffered an injury.[21]
Adashev is scheduled to face Ode' Osbourne on June 4, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 207.[22]
Titles and Achievements
Hand to Hand Combat
- 2010 - Asian champion in Qarshi
- 2011 - International champion
- 2011 - International champion
- 2012 - WKA World championships silver medalist in Orlando, Florida[23][24]
- 2013 - WKU K-1 world champion
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 7 matches | 4 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–3 | Ryan Benoit | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland | July 31, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Su Mudaerji | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny | January 20, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Tyson Nam | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo | June 13, 2020 | 1 | 0:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Bantamweight bout; Adashev missed weight (138.5 lb). |
| Win | 3–1 | Tevin Dyce | TKO (punches) | Bellator 232 | October 26, 2019 | 2 | 1:39 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Ron Leon | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 215 | February 15, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Christian Medina | TKO (punches) | Bellator 208 | July 29, 2018 | 1 | 1:08 | Uniondale, New York, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Loss | 0–1 | Cody Mooney | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Combat 51 | June 5, 2015 | 1 | 3:41 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
References
- "Zarrukh The Pitbull Adashev". Glory Kickboxing.
- "US team grabs the Gold! | Muay Thaimes Magazine".
- "World Championships Orlando 2012" (PDF). WKU Canada. WKU Canada.
- Sherdog.com. "Bellator 208 'Emelianenko vs. Sonnen' Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- stevejuon (2019-02-15). "LIVE! Bellator 215 Results & Streaming Updates". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- stevejuon (2019-10-26). "Bellator 232 Results & Play-By-Play Updates". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- "With Ryan Benoit out of UFC on ESPN 10, Zarrukh Adashev steps in to fight Tyson Nam". MMA Junkie. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- Bryan Tucker (June 12, 2020). "UFC on ESPN 10 weigh-in video". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- Nolan King (June 13, 2020). "UFC on ESPN 10 play-by-play and live results". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- DNA, MMA (2020-09-14). "Jeff Molina vs. Zarrukh Adashev toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 14 november". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- Aaron Malone (2020-12-23). "Mike Jackson makes UFC return following CM Punk win, Fight Island card scrapped - Fight announcement roundup". fightful.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- "Zarrukh Adashev in need of new UFC Fight Night opponent after Jeffrey Molina withdraws". MMA Junkie. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- DNA, MMA (2020-12-31). "Su Mudaerji pakt short notice partij tegen Zarrukh Adashev op 20 januari in Abu Dhabi". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- Dan Doherty (2021-01-20). "UFC Fight Island 8 Results: Su Mudaerji Wins Tactical Fight Over Zarrukh Adashev". cagesidepress. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "UFC adds Ryan Benoit vs. Zarrukh Adashev to May 8 event". MMA Junkie. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
- Mike Bohn and Ken Hathaway (2021-05-07). "UFC on ESPN 24 video: Ryan Benoit held upright on scale for scary weigh-in; fight canceled". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- DNA, MMA (2021-06-15). "Juancamilo Ronderos vs. Zarrukh Adashev toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 31 juli". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- "Ryan Benoit medically cleared for flyweight return; Zarrukh Adashev fight rebooked for UFC on ESPN 27". MMA Junkie. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- Anderson, Jay (2021-07-31). "UFC Vegas 33 Results: Zarrukh Adashev Compromises Ryan Benoit's Leg Early, Wins Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- Sherdog.com. "Kleydson Rodrigues Set for UFC Debut vs. Zarrukh Adashev on Jan. 15". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
- Cruz, Guilherme (2022-01-04). "Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Zarrukh Adashev pulled from UFC Vegas 46". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- Anderson, Jay (2022-02-24). "Flyweights Ode Osbourne, Zarrukh Adashev Meet At UFC's June 4 Fight Night". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- "US team grabs the Gold! | Muay Thaimes Magazine".
- "World Championships Orlando 2012" (PDF). WKU Canada. WKU Canada.
- Sherdog.com. "Zarrukh". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
External References
Fight Time.ru Sherdog.com Bellator.com Topology.com MMBoxing.ru
m:Bellator MMA:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellator_MMA_in_2018