Zarrukh Adashev

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

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.

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.

Adashev faced Ronie Arana Leon in his sophomore appearance on February 15, 2019, at Bellator 215. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Adashev faced Tevin Dyce on October 26, 2019, at Bellator 232. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Adashev faced Tyson Nam, replacing Ryan Benoit on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo. 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. He lost the fight via first-round knockout.

Adashev was scheduled to face Jeff Molina on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos, before the bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 185. However, Molina withdrew from the event at the end of December 2020. Adashev instead faced Su Mudaerji on January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Adashev was scheduled to face Ryan Benoit on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24. 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.

Adashev was scheduled to face Juancamilo Ronderos on July 31, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 28. However, Ronderos was removed from the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Ryan Benoit. Adashev won the fight via unanimous decision.

Adashev was scheduled to face Kleydson Rodrigues on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32. 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.

Adashev faced Ode' Osbourne on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

At the end of June, it was announced that he was no longer on the UFC roster.

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 2013 - WKU K-1 world champion

Mixed martial arts record Win

Luke Shanks Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 63

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Loss

Ode' Osbourne KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ryan Benoit Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Su Mudaerji Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Tyson Nam KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tevin Dyce TKO (punches) Bellator 232

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Ronie Arana Leon Decision (unanimous) Bellator 215

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Christian Medina TKO (punches) Bellator 208

Uniondale, New York, United States Loss

Cody Mooney Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 51

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States