One to Watch at UFC Mexico City: Askar Askarov
Askar “Bullet” Askarov | 10-0 | 5’6 125 lbs. | Age 26 | Reach N/A | Orthodox Stance | Fighting Out of Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
At UFC: Mexico City, Askar “Bullet” Askarov (10-0) will be the next undefeated Dagestani to grace the Octagon and with it help inject new life into the 125 lbs division.
Askarov grew up in Khasvyurt, miles from the war-torn border between Dagestan and Chechnya. He was born completely deaf but astonishingly overcame those odds to fight at the highest levels in the world. While he has regained some hearing ability, but still about 80% gone, Askarov can never hear a word from his coaches during fights. With such a hinderance to overcome, it is truly amazing that the Russian fighter finds himself undefeated.
“Bullet’s” 100% finish rate doesn’t come often at 125 lbs, but his stoppages come from excellent grappling. Askarov has seven submissions to his name, four straight heading into UFC Mexico City, and he’s a fantastic chain wrestler who grinds opponents down and makes them tap late.
“Bullet” Askarov aims to rack up an 11th straight victory versus Brandon Moreno (15-5) on September 21st.
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