Rustam Khabilov is one of the most powerful representatives of Russia in mixed martial arts. For skill and pressure in the battles of Rustam, they nicknamed the "Tiger". On the account of the fighter more than two dozen official victories. Currently, Khabilov spends a lot of time in the United States, where he is intensely engaged in improving his skills.
From the biography of Rustam Mikailovich Khabilov
The future mixed martial arts fighter was born in the village of Goksuv (Dagestan) on November 4, 1986. Rustam dreamed of a fighter career as a child. But there were no sports sections nearby. The boy practiced blows on a punching bag, which he himself made from an old bag.
Rustam received his education at the Makhachkala Automobile and Road College. In the same period, he began to seriously engage in martial arts. His first mentor was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. In a short time Rustam achieved high sports results, becoming the world and country champion in combat sambo.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
The first meeting in the ring in the mixed style Khabilov held in 2007, defeating Bagautdin Abasov. In subsequent years, Rustam managed to win eleven consecutive victories.
In 2011, Rustam suffered the first defeat in his sports career. He lost to the Chechen fighter Ruslan Khaskhanov. In an effort to improve his skills, in the same year, Rustam went to the United States, where he began training under the guidance of the famous coach Greg Jackson. Training has benefited: Khabilov has reached a whole new level of skill.
In 2012, Rustam issued a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championships. The first fight at the UFC tournament took place in December 2012. Rustam managed to win an impressive victory over Vince Pichel. Then there was a victory over the Brazilian wrestler Medeiros
In 2013, Khabilov met with veteran Jorge Masvidal. In this fight, Rustam showed his best fighting qualities, having gained an unconditional victory.
In 2017, Khabilov had to postpone several planned fights due to injuries pursuing the athlete. Rustam had a damaged meniscus on his right knee, and earlier his shoulder was operated on. Restored the health of the Khabilov in Germany. After rehabilitation, Rustam started full training, almost without changing the regime.
