Asaf Chopurov MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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ASAF CHOPUROV
“Honey Badger”
RUSSIA • BANTAMWEIGHT
W-L-D
11-1-0
(T)KO
5-0
SUB
5-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Bantamweight
HT / WT
5′ 7″, 135 lbs
BIRTHDATE
11/17/2001 (24)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
67.0″ (170cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Team Chingiz Allazov • Volgograd, Russia
NICKNAME
“Honey Badger”
RESOURCE LINKS
PERSONAL LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Asaf Chopurov Record
WINS11
KO/TKO
5
SUB
5
DECISION
1
LOSSES1
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 12 professional bouts (11-1-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Colby Thicknesse
Australia
Australia
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
Oct / 24 / 2026
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 24 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Bantamweight Featured Bout • Thicknesse vs. Chopurov
Octagon Debut
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Colby Thicknesse
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135.5 lbs
Colby Thicknesse Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout11-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Asaf Chopurov: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Colby Thicknesse: +440 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Judge 1: 28-29
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his UFC promotional debut, Chopurov secured 8 of 12 takedowns and racked up over five minutes of control time on the canvas. However, Australian counter-striker Colby Thicknesse consistently landed with higher volume from the outside (71 to 34 in significant strikes) to edge a razor-thin split decision upset (28-29, 29-28, 29-28), handing Chopurov his first professional defeat.
WIN
Reece McLaren
Australia
Australia
UAE Warriors 72
Jul / 23 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:03)
Jul / 23 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME1:03
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UAE Warriors Bantamweight Championship • Chopurov vs. McLaren
Defended UAE Warriors World Title (2nd Defense)
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Reece McLaren
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Space42 Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Space42 Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Reece McLaren Record at Bout (Opponent)19-10-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout10-0-0
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Veteran challenger McLaren pressed forward aggressively behind combinations, but Chopurov planted his feet and unleashed a sensational counter right hand that knocked McLaren out cold in just 63 seconds, retaining his championship in highlight-reel fashion.
WIN
Adriano Ramos
Brazil
Brazil
UAE Warriors 69
Mar / 28 / 2026
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:24)
Mar / 28 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME2:24
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UAE Warriors Bantamweight Championship • Chopurov vs. Ramos
Defended UAE Warriors World Title (1st Defense)
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Adriano Ramos
Fight Location Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (ADNEC Centre Al Ain)
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (ADNEC Centre Al Ain)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Adriano Ramos Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout9-0-0
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first world title defense, Chopurov took down Brazilian knockout artist Ramos, transitioned smoothly into back mount during a scramble, and locked in a deep rear-naked choke to force the tap at 2:24 of round one.
WIN
Demarte Pena
Angola
Angola
UAE Warriors 64
Oct / 22 / 2025
TKO (Retirement)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 22 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UAE Warriors Bantamweight Championship • Chopurov vs. Pena
Captured UAE Warriors World Title
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Demarte Pena
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (ADNEC Centre)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (ADNEC Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Demarte Pena Record at Bout (Opponent)16-3-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout8-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sam Amidi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chopurov put on a dominant grappling and striking masterclass against former EFC and ARES world champion Demarte Pena, punishing him with heavy ground strikes over three frames until Pena’s corner retired on the stool at the end of round three.
WIN
Joao Pedro Saldanha
Brazil
Brazil
UAE Warriors 61
Jul / 23 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:49)
Jul / 23 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME2:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors Bantamweight Eliminator • Chopurov vs. Saldanha
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs João Pedro Saldanha
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Space42 Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Space42 Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
João Pedro Saldanha Record at Bout (Opponent)15-6-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout7-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sam Amidi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chopurov secured a powerful double-leg takedown, advanced straight into full mount, and rained down unanswered punches until Saldanha verbally submitted to strikes at 2:49 of round one.
WIN
Wanderley Junior
Brazil
Brazil
UAE Warriors 57
Jan / 17 / 2025
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (2:35)
Jan / 17 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME2:35
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors 57 Feature Attraction • Chopurov vs. Junior
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Wanderley Junior
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Mubadala Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Mubadala Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Wanderley Junior Record at Bout (Opponent)17-8-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout6-0-0
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chopurov showcased his trademark chain wrestling and clinch control over two frames before isolating Junior’s back in the third round, locking up a rear-naked choke to force a submission at 2:35.
WIN
Nikita Mikhailov
Russia
Russia
Russian Cagefighting Championship 20
Oct / 18 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 18 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RCC 20 Co-Main Event • Chopurov vs. Mikhailov
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Nikita Mikhailov
Fight Location Yekaterinburg, Russia (KRK Uralets)
Yekaterinburg, Russia (KRK Uralets)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Nikita Mikhailov Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: Vyacheslav Kiselev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a high-level technical battle, Chopurov out-wrestled Bellator veteran Mikhailov over three fast-paced rounds, landing sharp counter combinations and controlling top position to sweep the judges’ scorecards in a unanimous decision.
WIN
Su Sung Cho
South Korea
South Korea
UAE Warriors 51
Jul / 27 / 2024
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (2:32)
Jul / 27 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME2:32
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors Debut • Chopurov vs. Cho
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Su Sung Cho
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Adnec Marina)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Adnec Marina)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Su Sung Cho Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sam Amidi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut for UAE Warriors, Chopurov systematically wore down undefeated South Korean prospect Cho with wrestling and heavy top control, locking in a rear-naked choke at 2:32 of round three.
WIN
Denis Lavrentyev
Russia
Russia
Russian Cagefighting Championship 19
May / 11 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:05)
May / 11 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME2:05
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RCC 19 Feature Attraction • Chopurov vs. Lavrentyev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Denis Lavrentyev
Fight Location Yekaterinburg, Russia (KRK Uralets)
Yekaterinburg, Russia (KRK Uralets)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Denis Lavrentyev Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Georgy Tamoev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chopurov passed his biggest test with flying colors, dropping elite judo master Lavrentyev with a straight right hand before hoisting him up, slamming him to the mat, and unloading ground-and-pound strikes to force a TKO stoppage in just 2:05.
WIN
Sharaputdin Ataev
Russia
Russia
Russian Cagefighting Championship 18
Feb / 24 / 2024
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:05)
Feb / 24 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:05
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RCC 18 Feature • Chopurov vs. Ataev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Sharaputdin Ataev
Fight Location Tyumen, Russia (Central Sports Complex)
Tyumen, Russia (Central Sports Complex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Sharaputdin Ataev Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Vyacheslav Kiselev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chopurov dragged undefeated prospect Ataev to the canvas, took his back in a smooth scramble, and locked in a tight rear-naked choke to force a submission at 3:05 of round one.
WIN
Zaydullo Zaydulloev
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Open Fighting Championship 38
Dec / 23 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:45)
Dec / 23 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME1:45
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 OFC 38 Feature • Chopurov vs. Zaydulloev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Zaydullo Zaydulloev
Fight Location Samara, Russia (MTL Arena)
Samara, Russia (MTL Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Zaydullo Zaydulloev Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Khusein Askarov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chopurov drove Zaydulloev against the cage and connected with a thunderous knee to the body, finishing him with follow-up punches on the canvas in just 1:45 of round one.
WIN
Xabib Mikayilov
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
NGF 3: New Generation Fighting 3
Sep / 09 / 2023
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:25)
Sep / 09 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME4:25
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Chopurov vs. Mikayilov
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAsaf Chopurov vs Xabib Mikayilov
Fight Location Baku, Azerbaijan (Sarhadchi Olympic Sport Center)
Baku, Azerbaijan (Sarhadchi Olympic Sport Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Xabib Mikayilov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Asaf Chopurov Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Rasul Agayev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut after an illustrious 34-1 amateur career and an IMMAF Junior World title, Chopurov dominated Mikayilov on the mat, advanced to the back, and extracted a rear-naked choke submission at 4:25 of round one.
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