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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14:  Rustam Khabilov weighs in during TUF 16 Finale weigh in on December 14, 2012  at the Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jim Kemper/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Vinc Pichel and Rustam Khabilov face off during TUF 16 Finale weigh in on December 14, 2012  at the Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jim Kemper/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Rustam Khabilov weighs in during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   (L-R) Opponents Rustam Khabilov and Yancy Medeiros face off during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:   Rustam Khabilov enters the arena before his lightweight fight against Yancy Medeiros during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  (L-R) Rustam Khabilov of Russia takes down Yancy Medeiros who breaks his fall with his hands injuring himself in their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Rustam Khabilov (R) of Russia grabs the leg of Yancy Medeiros (L) in their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:   (L-R) Rustam Khabilov takes down Yancy Medeiros in their lightweight fight during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:   (L-R) Rustam Khabilov takes down Yancy Medeiros in their lightweight fight during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Yancy Medeiros (R) throws a punch against Rustam Khabilov (L) of Russia in their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Rustam Khabilov (bottom) of Russia takes down Yancy Medeiros (top) in their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Yancy Medeiros (L) struggles against Rustam Khabilov (R) of Russia in their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Yancy Medeiros reacts after being injured during his lightweight bout against Rustam Khabilov of Russia during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Yancy Medeiros (R) shows his injury to Rustam Khabilov (L) of Russia after the stoppage of their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Yancy Medeiros (R) shows his injury to Rustam Khabilov (L) of Russia after the stoppage of their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:   (L-R) Yancy Medeiros shows opponent Rustam Khabilov his dislocated thumb suffered in their lightweight fight during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Rustam Khabilov of Russia is announced winner by TKO (Thumb Injury) against Yancy Medeiros after their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  (L-R) Rustam Khabilov of Russia shakes hands with Yancy Medeiros after winning by TKO (Thumb Injury) during their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Yancy Medeiros has his injured hand evaluated during his lightweight bout against Rustam Khabilov of Russia during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  (L-R) Rustam Khabilov of Russia is congratulated by Yancy Medeiros after winning by TKO (Thumb Injury) during their lightweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14:  Rustam Khabilov weighs in during TUF 16 Finale weigh in on December 14, 2012  at the Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jim Kemper/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 14: Rustam Khabilov weighs in during TUF 16 Finale weigh in on December 14, 2012 at the Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jim Kemper/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Rustam Khabilov

TRAINING: Every day running 3km, sparring

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training and fighting when I was 17.

What ranks and titles have you held? International Master of Sports in Sambo, International Master of Sports in Hand-to-hand combat

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a step forward to my ultimate goal.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
Makhachkala Automobile and Road college (MARC), Accounting

What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting always was my job and career.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Champion of Russia and World in Combat Sambo

Favorite grappling technique: Takedown

Favorite Striking technique: Boxing
   
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