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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Norman 'Stormin' Parke of Northern Ireland attempts a round house kick on Rustam 'Tiger' Khabilov of Russia compete in their Lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night held at at Indigo at The O2 Arena on February 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Rustam Khabilov

TRAINING: I do my running in the mountains in the morning, and in the afternoon I do wrestling or grappling. Some days we do 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