Omari Akhmedov

Omari Akhmedov: Biography in Details

Who is Omari Akhmedov?

Russian Omari Akhmedov is an award-winning mixed martial artist. He is renowned as Wolverine in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

He is ranked at the #14 position in Middleweight Division by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Currently, Omari is a finalist in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

He became a finalist after winning the match on the 15th of December 2019, against Ian Heinisch.

What is the birth name of Omari Akhmedov?

Omari Akhmedov was born on the 12th of October 1987, in Dagestan, Russia. His birth name is Omari Sirazhudinovich Akhmedov. He is a devout Sunni Muslim. He is of Lak heritage.

At a young age, he received freestyle wrestling. Later, the artist pursued various career options like combat sambo, Russian hand-to-hand combat, and Russian pankration.

Omari Akhmedov- Career

-On the 30th of January 2010, debuted at ProFC: Fight Night 2 against Iskhan Zakharian.

-By 2013, he made a professional record of 12-1.

-In September 2013, signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

-In November 2013, professional debut at UFC Fight Night 32 against Thiago Perpétuo and won by knockout.

– On 8th March 201debutedbut in the welterweight division against Gunnar Nelson and lost the first round via submission.

-On 3rd January 2015, fought against Mats Nilsson at UFC 182 and won via unanimous decision.

– On 6th June 2015, faced Brian Ebersole at UFC Fight Night 68 and won due to a knee injury by his kick.

– On 16th April 2016, faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC on Fox 19. He won the first two rounds. However, he lost the third round via technical knockout.

-On 28th May 2017, faced Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Fight Night 109 and won by split decision.

-On 30th December 2017, fought against Marvin Vettori at UFC 219 which ended with a draw.

-On 7th September 2019, fought against Zak Cummings at UFC 242 and won with a unanimous decision.

-On 14th December 2019, fought against Ian Heinisch at UFC 245 and won by unanimous decision.

Omari played for teams including DagFighter MMA, Eagles MMA, and American Top Team. He associated with  American Top Team in 2016.

Omari’s Awards, Championship

-Russian National Hand-to-Hand Combat Champion
-Russian National Pankration Champion
-Dagestan Combat Sambo Champion

Omari’s Net Worth, Salary

As of 2023, Omari Akhmedov has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million US which includes the car and motorcycle of the company HARLEY.

According to the first report by MMA Junkie released by Nevada Athletic Commission, his salary is $34k US per show which includes a $5k Reebok sponsorship.

Apart from this, he also receives a win bonus per win.

How tall is Omari Akhmedov?

Omari Akhmedov has dark eyes with a clean shaved head.

His height is 6 feet and weighs around 84 kg.

Social Media

Omari Akhmedov has 1.2k followers on Facebook, 2k on Twitter, and 181k on Instagram.

Trivia

• He possesses the International Master of Sport in Combat Sambo.
• He also possesses the International Master of Sport and 2nd dan black belt in Hand-to-Hand Combat.
• As of now, he has a total of 25 matches which includes 20 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses.
• His 20 wins include 7 by knockout, 5 by submission, and 8 by decision.
• His 4 losses include 2 by submission and 2 by knockout.

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