An interesting new challenger has joined the UFC’s heavyweight division: Russian Olympic heavyweight wrestler Bilyal Makhov. The news was announced on Instagram by Makhov’s gym and training partner. While the name may not ring a bell for MMA fans, Makhov is a highly accomplished wrestler. Makhov has medaled at the FILA world championships in freestyle wrestling on four separate occasions, […]
UFC Signs Heavyweight Olympic Wrestling Bronze Medalist Bilyal Makhov
An interesting new challenger has joined the UFC’s heavyweight division: Russian Olympic heavyweight wrestler Bilyal Makhov. The news was announced on Instagram by Makhov’s gym and training partner. While the name may not ring a bell for MMA fans, Makhov is a highly accomplished wrestler. Makhov has medaled at the FILA world championships in freestyle wrestling on four separate occasions, […]