Zarrukh Adashev
{{Short description|Uzbek mixed martial artist}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|07|29}}
| birth_place = Samarqand, Uzbekistan
| other_names = The Lion
| residence = New York City, New York, United States
| nationality = Uzbek
| height = {{convert|165.1|cm|ftin}}
| weight = {{convert|57-62|kg|lb}}
| weight_class = Flyweight
Bantamweight
| martial_art = Kickboxing, Hand-to-hand combat
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| 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
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Zarrukh Adashev (born July 29, 1992) is an Uzbek professional kickboxer and professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division and formerly in the Bantamweight division. He has previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA.
Kickboxing career
In 2012, Adashev started his professional career in kickboxing and MMA. His professional kickboxing record is 16-3-0{{Cite web |url=https://www.glorykickboxing.com/fighters/zarrukh-adashev:0f2dadf2-0ca0-46fc-acef-2ae3fa24124e |title=Zarrukh The Pitbull Adashev |website=Glory Kickboxing}}
Adashev placed second in the under 75 kg class in the 2012 WKA world championship. He weighed in at 59 kg but fought at 75 kg.{{Cite web |title=US team grabs the Gold! | Muay Thaimes Magazine |url=http://www.muaythaimes.com/2012/10/us-team-grabs-the-gold/ |access-date=2019-12-25 |archive-date=2023-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203062220/http://www.muaythaimes.com/2012/10/us-team-grabs-the-gold/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |title=World Championships Orlando 2012 |url=http://wkucanada.com/pdf/2012%20WKA%20Results%20Fighting.pdf |website=WKU Canada }}
Mixed martial arts career
=Ring Of Combat=
Adashev faced Cody Mooney in his professional MMA debut at Ring Of Combat 51 on June 5, 2015. He lost via rear naked choke submission.
=Bellator MMA=
Adashev made his Bellator debut against Christian Medina on October 13, 2018, at Bellator 208. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Bellator 208 'Emelianenko vs. Sonnen' Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-208-Emelianenko-vs-Sonnen-PlaybyPlay-Results-RoundbyRound-Scoring-143807|access-date=2021-11-17|website=Sherdog}}
Adashev faced Ronie Arana Leon in his sophomore appearance on February 15, 2019, at Bellator 215. He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=stevejuon|date=2019-02-15|title=LIVE! Bellator 215 Results & Streaming Updates|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/2/15/18149300/bellator-215-results-live-mitrione-vs-kharitonov-streaming-play-by-play-updates-online-mma|access-date=2021-11-17|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}
Adashev faced Tevin Dyce on October 26, 2019, at Bellator 232. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{Cite web|last=stevejuon|date=2019-10-26|title=Bellator 232 Results & Play-By-Play Updates|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/10/26/20831530/bellator-232-results-macdonald-vs-lima-2-streaming-play-by-play-updates|access-date=2021-11-17|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Adashev faced Tyson Nam, replacing Ryan Benoit on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-09|title=With Ryan Benoit out of UFC on ESPN 10, Zarrukh Adashev steps in to fight Tyson Nam|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/with-ryan-benoit-out-of-ufc-on-espn-10-zarrukh-adashev-steps-in-to-fight-tyson-nam|access-date=2020-06-11|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}} At the weigh-ins, Adashev weighed 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/6/12/21288855/ufc-on-espn-10-weigh-in-video|title=UFC on ESPN 10 weigh-in video|author=Bryan Tucker|work=MMAFighting.com|date=June 12, 2020|access-date=June 12, 2020}} He lost the fight via first-round knockout.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmajunkie.com/2020/06/ufc-on-espn-10-las-vegas-2-jessica-eye-cynthia-calvillo-play-by-play-live-results/amp|title=UFC on ESPN 10 play-by-play and live results|date=June 13, 2020|work=MMAJunkie.com|access-date=June 13, 2020|author=Nolan King}}
Adashev was scheduled to face Jeff Molina on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos,{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-09-14|title=Jeff Molina vs. Zarrukh Adashev toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 14 november|url=https://mmadna.nl/jeff-molina-vs-zarrukh-adashev-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-14-november/|access-date=2020-09-15|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} before the bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 185.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/dan-hooker-and-michael-chandler-fight-ufc-fight-island-card-scrapped-more-news-fight-announcement|title=Mike Jackson makes UFC return following CM Punk win, Fight Island card scrapped - Fight announcement roundup|publisher=fightful.com|author=Aaron Malone|date=2020-12-23|access-date=2020-12-26}} However, Molina withdrew from the event at the end of December 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-29|title=Zarrukh Adashev in need of new UFC Fight Night opponent after Jeffrey Molina withdraws|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/12/ufc-news-jeffrey-molina-out-zarrukh-adashev-needs-opponent-january-20|access-date=2020-12-30|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Adashev instead faced Su Mudaerji on January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-12-31|title=Su Mudaerji pakt short notice partij tegen Zarrukh Adashev op 20 januari in Abu Dhabi|url=https://mmadna.nl/su-mudaerji-pakt-short-notice-partij-tegen-zarrukh-adashev-op-20-januari-in-abu-dhabi/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/20/ufc-fight-island-8-results-su-mudaerji/|title=UFC Fight Island 8 Results: Su Mudaerji Wins Tactical Fight Over Zarrukh Adashev|publisher=cagesidepress|author=Dan Doherty|date=2021-01-20|access-date=2021-01-20}}
Adashev was scheduled to face Ryan Benoit on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-11|title=UFC adds Ryan Benoit vs. Zarrukh Adashev to May 8 event|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/02/ufc-news-ryan-benoit-vs-zarrukh-adashev-may-8-event-announcement-booking|access-date=2021-02-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} 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.{{cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ufc-on-espn-24-video-ryan-benoit-scary-weigh-in-held-upright|title=UFC on ESPN 24 video: Ryan Benoit held upright on scale for scary weigh-in; fight canceled|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn and Ken Hathaway|date=2021-05-07|access-date=2021-05-07}}
Adashev was scheduled to face Juancamilo Ronderos on July 31, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 28.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-06-15|title=Juancamilo Ronderos vs. Zarrukh Adashev toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 31 juli|url=https://mmadna.nl/juancamilo-ronderos-vs-zarrukh-adashev-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-31-juli/|access-date=2021-06-15|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} However, Ronderos was removed from the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Ryan Benoit.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-05|title=Ryan Benoit medically cleared for flyweight return; Zarrukh Adashev fight rebooked for UFC on ESPN 27|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/ufc-news-ryan-benoit-medically-cleared-booked-vs-zarrukh-adashev|access-date=2021-07-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Adashev won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-07-31|title=UFC Vegas 33 Results: Zarrukh Adashev Compromises Ryan Benoit's Leg Early, Wins Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/07/31/ufc-vegas-33-results-zarrukh-adashev-vs-ryan-benoit/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Adashev was scheduled to face Kleydson Rodrigues on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Kleydson Rodrigues Set for UFC Debut vs. Zarrukh Adashev on Jan. 15|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kleydson-Rodrigues-Set-for-UFC-Debut-vs-Zarrukh-Adashev-on-Jan-15-181834|access-date=2021-09-24|website=Sherdog}} However, in early January 2022, it was reported that the bout was canceled after Rodrigues tested positive for influenza (H3N2) and Adashev suffered an injury.{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|title=Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Zarrukh Adashev pulled from UFC Vegas 46|date=2022-01-04|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/1/4/22867600/kleydson-rodrigues-zarrukh-adashev-pulled-from-ufc-vegas-46|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2022-01-06}}
Adashev faced Ode' Osbourne on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-24|title=Flyweights Ode Osbourne, Zarrukh Adashev Meet At UFC's June 4 Fight Night|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/24/flyweights-ode-osbourne-zarrukh-adashev-meet-ufcs-june-4-fight-night/|access-date=2022-02-25|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2022-06-04 |title=UFC Vegas 56: Ode Osbourne Makes Quick Work Of Adashev, Wins Via TKO |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/06/04/ufc-vegas-56-ode-osbourne-vs-zarrukh-adashev/ |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
At the end of June, it was announced that he was no longer on the UFC roster.{{Cite web |last=Cox |first=Susan |date=2022-06-24 |title=The UFC parts ways with three more fighters |url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/the-ufc-parts-ways-with-three-more-fighters-3/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website={{!}} BJPenn.com |language=en-US}}
Titles and achievements
Hand to Hand Combat
- 2010 - Asian champion in Qarshi{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
- 2011 - International champion{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
- 2011 - International champion{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
- 2012 - WKA World championships silver medalist in Orlando, Florida{{Cite web |title=US team grabs the Gold! | Muay Thaimes Magazine |url=http://www.muaythaimes.com/2012/10/us-team-grabs-the-gold/ |access-date=2019-12-25 |archive-date=2023-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203062220/http://www.muaythaimes.com/2012/10/us-team-grabs-the-gold/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |title=World Championships Orlando 2012 |url=http://wkucanada.com/pdf/2012%20WKA%20Results%20Fighting.pdf |website=WKU Canada }}
- 2013 - WKU K-1 world champion{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
Mixed martial arts record
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|sub-wins=0
|dec-wins=2
|ko-losses=2
|sub-losses=1
|dec-losses=1
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|4–4
|KO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik
|{{dts|2022|June|04}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:01
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland
|{{dts|2021|July|31}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny
|{{dts|2021|January|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–2
|KO (punch)
|UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo
|{{dts|2020|June|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:32
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Bantamweight bout; Adashev missed weight (138.5 lb).}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1
|Tevin Dyce
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2019|October|26}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:39
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|Ronie Arana Leon
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|February|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–1
|Christian Medina
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2018|July|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:08
|Uniondale, New York, United States
|{{small|Flyweight debut.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|0–1
|Cody Mooney
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Ring of Combat 51
|{{dts|2015|June|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:41
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|{{small|Bantamweight debut.}}
|-
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References
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External References
[https://fighttime.ru/fighters/126877/Zarrukh-Adashev.html/ Fight Time.ru]
[https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Zarrukh-Adashev-126877/ Sherdog.com]
[http://www.bellator.com/fight/f1ruz9/bellator-232-zarrukh-adashev-vs-tevin-dyce/ Bellator.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919130005/http://www.bellator.com/fight/f1ruz9/bellator-232-zarrukh-adashev-vs-tevin-dyce |date=2020-09-19 }}
[https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/41908-zarrukh-adashev/ Topology.com]
[https://mmaboxing.ru/fighters/mma/zarrukh-adashev-108070.html/ MMBoxing.ru]
m:Bellator MMA:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellator_MMA_in_2018
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Category:Sportspeople from Samarkand
Category:Uzbekistani male mixed martial artists
Category:Flyweight mixed martial artists
Category:Bantamweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing kickboxing
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling