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Shamil
Abdurakhimov
17-3-0( W-L-D )
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Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 3 fights.
Record: 17-3-0
Summary: Wrestling and boxing

Fighter Info

Nickname: Abrek
From: Dagestan Russia
Fights Out Of: Dagestan Russia
Age: 35
Height: 6' 3" ( 190 cm )
Weight: 235 lb ( 106 kg )
Reach 76"
Leg Reach 41"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
257
46% Successful
118
Types of Successful Strikes
0
118
65% Standing
32%
77
38
3
Striking Defense
59
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
11
9% Successful
1
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
1
0
Takedown Defense
83
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
UPCOMING
Shamil Abdurakhimov
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov
Dec 9, 2016
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Win
Shamil Abdurakhimov
Oct 1, 2016
47
33
1
0
0
1
1
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Shamil Abdurakhimov
Feb 21, 2016
40
62
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Shamil Abdurakhimov
Apr 4, 2015
9
22
0
1
0
0
0
2
 R1 KO/TKO
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Biography

TRAINING: 7.00 - 8.00 am - Morning jogging, warm-up, stretching, toning the body.
10.00 - 12.00pm - Training techniques. Work on the mind without sparring. Sleep.
6.00 - 8.00 pm - sparring, work on endurance, wrestling, boxing
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started boxing at the age of 11. At 17 years old, I began studying Wushu Sanda. In 2007, I began studying MMA
 
What ranks and titles have you held? ADFC World Champion
 
Do you have any heroes? Imam Shamil
 
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me, the UFC is the highest standard in MMA. This is like participating in the Olympic Games for any professional athlete. The same feeling I have is for my participation in the UFC.
 
What was your job before you started fighting? Economist
 
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Five time Russian Champion in Contact Wushu, World champion kick-jitsu, International Master of Sports in kickboxing
 
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura, various types of chokes
 
Favorite striking technique: Backfist

• Pro since 2008

• Seven wins by KO, four by submission (Keylock, 2 armbar, Kimura)

• Nine first round finishes

• Has won five of his last six

• Has defeated UFC vets Jeff Monson, Sokoudjou and Neil Grove

Career

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