Asaf Chopurov

"The Honey Badger"

11-1-0

AzerbaijanLast 5

Amateur MMA 35-1

Last fight: Loss vs Colby Thicknesse · Split Decision · Oct 24, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Colby ThicknesseSD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev·October 24, 2026

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Asaf Chopurov holds a professional MMA record of 11-1-0. Chopurov has won 11 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 1 by decision. Most recent fight: October 24, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Nov 17, 2001
Age: 24
Nationality: Azerbaijan
Birthplace: Dmanisi, Georgia

Latest on Asaf Chopurov

Career history

LOSS
vs Colby Thicknesse
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev· Oct 24, 2026· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 10-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Reece McLaren×2Title bout · Title win #2
UAE Warriors 72· Jul 23, 2026· Bantamweight· 11-0 vs 19-10
TKO
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Adriano Ramos×1Title bout · Title win #1
UAE Warriors 69· Mar 28, 2026· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 14-7
SUB
R1 · 2:24
WIN
vs Demarte Pena
UAE Warriors 64· Oct 22, 2025· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 16-4
TKO
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs João Pedro Saldanha
UAE Warriors 61· Jul 23, 2025· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 15-7
TKO
R1 · 2:49
WIN
vs Wanderley Junior
UAE Warriors 57· Jan 17, 2025· Catchweight· 7-0 vs 17-9
SUB
R3 · 2:35
WIN
vs Nikita Mikhailov
RCC 20· Oct 18, 2024· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 10-4
UD
WIN
vs Su Sung Cho
UAE Warriors 51· Jul 27, 2024· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 5-1
SUB
R3 · 2:32
WIN
vs Denis Lavrentyev
RCC 19· May 11, 2024· Catchweight· 4-0 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 2:05
WIN
vs Sharaputdin Ataev
RCC 18· Feb 24, 2024· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 4-1
SUB
R1 · 3:05
WIN
vs Zaydullo Zaydulloev
Open Fighting Championship 38· Dec 23, 2023· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Xabib Mikayilov
New Generation Fighting 3· Sep 9, 2023· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 4:25

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

WIN
vs Mukhammad Akhmedov
Alexander Serdyukov Memorial 2025· May 18, 2025· Featherweight· 35-1 vs 3-1
SD
WIN
vs Vardan Sogbatyan
Alexander Serdyukov Memorial 2025· May 17, 2025· Featherweight· 32-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:53
WIN
vs Odlan Gadzhiev
Alexander Serdyukov Memorial 2025· May 17, 2025· Featherweight· 32-1 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs Sergey Krasnykh
Alexander Serdyukov Memorial 2025· May 17, 2025· Featherweight· 32-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Kurban Zaynukov
Russian MMA Championship of Seniors 2023· Jun 3, 2023· Featherweight· 31-1 vs 17-2
TKO
R3 · 2:10
WIN
vs Dzhamalutdin Guseynov
Russian MMA Championship of Seniors 2023· Jun 2, 2023· Featherweight· 30-1 vs 8-3
UD
WIN
vs Chingiz Sharapov
Russian MMA Championship of Seniors 2023· Jun 1, 2023· Featherweight· 29-1 vs 1-3
UD
WIN
vs Denis Nemchinov
Russian Cup 2023· Mar 20, 2023· Bantamweight· 27-1 vs 6-2
TKO
R2
WIN
vs Denis Kudinov
Russian Cup 2023· Mar 20, 2023· Bantamweight· 27-1 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Murad Magomedov
All Russian MMA Championship 2022· Nov 20, 2022· Bantamweight· 26-1 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Aynudin Asadulaev
Cup of Moscow 2022· Nov 18, 2022· Bantamweight· 23-1 vs 1-2
UD
WIN
vs Ramazan Magomedov
Cup of Moscow 2022· Nov 18, 2022· Bantamweight· 23-1 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Arsen Omarov
Cup of Moscow 2022· Nov 18, 2022· Bantamweight· 23-1 vs 0-1
UD
LOSS
vs Zagir Kadiev
Commonwealth Cup 2022· Nov 12, 2022· Bantamweight· 22-1 vs 3-0
UD
WIN
vs Zokhrab Veliyev
Commonwealth Cup 2022· Nov 11, 2022· Bantamweight· 22-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 0:42
WIN
vs Huseyn Ismailov
Commonwealth Cup 2022· Nov 11, 2022· Bantamweight· 21-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2
WIN
vs Akhmed Nutsalkhanov
Russian MMA Championship 2022· Jun 5, 2022· Bantamweight· 17-0 vs 8-4
UD
WIN
vs Stanislav Naboyan
Russian MMA Championship 2022· Jun 5, 2022· Bantamweight· 17-0 vs 3-3
UD
WIN
vs Gadzhimurad Gairbekov
Russian MMA Championship 2022· Jun 5, 2022· Bantamweight· 17-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R2
WIN
vs Robert Muradkhanov
Russian MMA Championship 2022· Jun 5, 2022· Bantamweight· 17-0 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Ivan Pasich×1Title bout · Title win #1
IMMAF· Jan 28, 2022· Bantamweight· 16-0 vs 5-2
UD
WIN
vs Ramazan Ragimov
IMMAF· Jan 27, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-0 vs 2-1
UD
WIN
vs Steven Tixicuro
IMMAF· Jan 26, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-0 vs 5-2
SUB
R2 · 2:15
WIN
vs Otabek Rajabov
IMMAF· Jan 25, 2022· Bantamweight· 13-0 vs 7-1
SUB
R3 · 2:27
WIN
vs Shokhrukh Ziyodov
IMMAF· Jan 24, 2022· Bantamweight· 12-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Takhir Tokarev
Championship in memory of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov 2021· Dec 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 2-1
UD
WIN
vs Askhabali Labazanov
Championship in memory of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov 2021· Dec 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 2-1
UD
WIN
vs Sirazhutdin Alibekov
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memorial 2021· Dec 10, 2021· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:50
WIN
vs Sergey Shishkin
Russian MMA Championship Of Juniors 2021· Apr 8, 2021· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Batraz Sabanov
Russian MMA Championship Of Juniors 2021· Apr 8, 2021· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R2
WIN
vs Magomed Abdukhalidov
Russian MMA Championship Of Juniors 2021· Apr 8, 2021· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Chingiz Sharapov
Russian MMA Championship Of Juniors 2021· Apr 8, 2021· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2
WIN
vs Abdurakhmon Fakhriev
Russian MMA Championship Of Juniors 2021· Apr 8, 2021· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Ruslan Ostrovskiy
Russian Cup 2021· Mar 15, 2021· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Magomed Magomedov
Russian Cup 2021· Mar 15, 2021· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Sumyan Nastaev
IV Elements· Oct 6, 2018· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
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Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseJeet Kune do

2025UAE Warriors Bantamweight Championship · UAE Warriors
2023Champion · Russian Nationals · up to 65.8 kg
2022Champion · IMMAF Worlds · junior · Bantamweight
Russia national team · Amateur MMA · 2022

Camp

Team Chingiz Allazov
Sambo 34

Coaches

Chingiz Allazov · Striking coach

Training partners

Petr Yan
Kurban Gadzhiev

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 11-1-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.60per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.13per min

43% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed8.00per 15 min

67% success

Takedowns stuffed93%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 0-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.60per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.13per min

43% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed8.00per 15 min

67% success

Takedowns stuffed93%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Asaf Chopurov sits in the top 25.

UFC

#21 Most takedowns in a fight, Bantamweight8

Recent & upcoming opponents

Colby Thicknesse Compare

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1837▼17
Peak: 1854Jul 23, 2026
Rated fights: 12

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Frequently asked questions

When does Asaf Chopurov fight next?

Asaf Chopurov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Asaf Chopurov's record?

Asaf Chopurov's professional MMA record is 11-1-0.

Who is Asaf Chopurov fighting next?

Asaf Chopurov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Asaf Chopurov fight last?

Asaf Chopurov most recently fought Colby Thicknesse at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Asaf Chopurov fight in?

Asaf Chopurov fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Asaf Chopurov have?

Asaf Chopurov has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Asaf Chopurov?

Asaf Chopurov is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Asaf Chopurov weigh?

Asaf Chopurov weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Asaf Chopurov's reach?

Asaf Chopurov has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Asaf Chopurov?

Asaf Chopurov is 24 years old (born Nov 17, 2001).

Where is Asaf Chopurov from?

Asaf Chopurov is from Azerbaijan.

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CAREER SUMMARY