| Name | Shamil Abdurakhimov |
| Nickname | “Abrek” |
| Birthdate | September 2, 1981 |
| Age | 43 |
| Place of Birth | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| Weightclass | 225 |
| Height | 6 ft, 3 in / 1.91 m |
| Weight | 225 lbs / 34 kg |
| Reach | 76″ / 193 cm |
| Leg Reach | 41.5″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Style | Wrestling |
Shamil “Abrek” Abdurakhimov is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC heavyweight division. He was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia on Wednesday, September 2, 1981, and is currently 43 years old. Shamil trains and represents Peresvet FT. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on April 4, 2015 — 3,580 days ago.
Shamil Abdurakhimov’s record and next fight
Shamil Abdurakhimov has fought in over 25 professional MMA bouts. As of Jan. 2025, Shamil Abdurakhimov’s record is 20-5-0. Nine of those wins came by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, and the rest (7) by decision.
Shamil Abdurakhimov’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, September 7, 2019 – 5 years ago – against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier. Shamil Abdurakhimov loss by TKO (Elbow and Punch) in round 2 at 2:22.
Shamil Abdurakhimov’s height, reach, and weight
Shamil Abdurakhimov is 6' 3" tall with 76″ reach, and 41.5″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Shamil weighs in at 225 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 206 – 265 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Shamil Abdurakhimov from?
Shamil Abdurakhimov is from Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia.
When is Shamil Abdurakhimov’s birthday?
Shamil Abdurakhimov is 43 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Shamil Abdurakhimov fighting stance?
Shamil Abdurakhimov fights in a Orthodox stance. Orthodox
What is Shamil Abdurakhimov’s birth sign?
Shamil Abdurakhimov was born in the Year of a Rooster in Millennials Generation. Shamil’s birth sign is Virgo, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Shamil Abdurakhimov train?
Shamil Abdurakhimov currently trains out of Peresvet FT.
Shamil Abdurakhimov’s social media
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