Quick Info
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 17/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Asaf Chopurov
23/10/2026
Chopurov and Colby Thicknesse made weight at the official UFC 333 weigh-in ahead of their bout on 24/10/2026 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Chopurov weighed in at 136 pounds, clearing the limit for his UFC debut. The fight is part of a card headlined by Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev.
26/09/2026
Asaf Chopurov signed with the UFC, with reports describing the undefeated 11-0 bantamweight as one of the most highly touted prospects in MMA. His promotional debut was set for UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi against Colby Thicknesse. He had been unbeaten since turning professional in 2023 and had claimed the UAE Warriors bantamweight title in 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | The Honey Badger |
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| Summary | Professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC bantamweight division. Born in Georgia, he fights under the Russian flag and trains in Volgograd, Russia. He signed with the UFC in 2026 with an unbeaten 11-0 professional record and is scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC 333 on 24/10/2026 against Colby Thicknesse. |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm (5'7") |
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| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Relationships & More
| Head Coach | Gasanali Gasanaliev |
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| Training Partner | Petr Yan |
| Gym | Team Chingiz Allazov |
Career
| Amateur Record | 34-1 (some reports list 35-1) | ||||||||
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| Professional Debut | 2023 | ||||||||
| Professional Record | 11-0-0 (10 wins by finish) | ||||||||
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Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Mixed martial arts; foundation style Jeet Kune Do |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
| Known For | Finishing ability, wrestling, ground and pound, and rear naked chokes |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Went 34-1 as an amateur before turning professional in 2023. | |
| 2. Won the IMMAF Junior World Championship in Abu Dhabi in January 2022. | |
| 3. Is a main sparring partner of UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan. | |
| 4. Has won five fights by knockout or TKO and five by submission in his professional career. | |
| 5. Defended his UAE Warriors bantamweight title twice in 2026, stopping both opponents in the first round. |
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