Askar Askarov
UFC 2019–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 84.0
Scouting report
Askar Askarov won Deaflympics gold in freestyle wrestling before entering the UFC flyweight division undefeated. From Kamysh-Kutan, Dagestan, "Bullet" built his contender run on chain wrestling, back-takes, and top control, with wins over Alexandre Pantoja and Joseph Benavidez. His 94 Wrestling and 90 Cardio ratings anchor an 84 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Askarov fought Brandon Moreno to a split draw in his debut, then won consecutive unanimous decisions over Tim Elliott, Alexandre Pantoja, and Joseph Benavidez at UFC 259 in Las Vegas. His chain wrestling and top pressure are reflected in an 94 Wrestling and 90 Cardio score.
In March 2022 at UFC on ESPN 33, Askarov dropped a decision to Kai Kara-France in a title eliminator before being released by the UFC. His wrestling and positional grappling remain reflected in an 94 Wrestling and 84 BJJ rating. NEEDS HUMAN REVIEW: catalog states Askarov's release was "due to health and contract considerations" — reporting at the time cited a contract dispute; could not confirm a health basis and this framing should be checked before publishing.
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