ANSWER: (3/19/22) Valiev lost a three round unanimous decision to Jack ShoreUFC Fight Night(6/26/21) Valiev won a three round majority decision over Raoni BarcelosUFC Fight Night(2/6/21) Valiev won a three round unanimous decision over Martin DayUFC on ESPN(8/22/20) Valiev’s loss to Trevin Jones was overturned to a no contest after Jones failed a post-fight drug test

ANSWER: I started training at the age of 15 because I love MMA.Do you have any heroes?My hero is Prophet Muhammad (S.W.T.)What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?To fight in the UFC means a lot to me. It was a long journey to get here; now I have to prove that I can compete with the best fighters.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?I have a degree in EconomicsWhat was your job before you started fighting?I used to work in construction and as a security guard.Ranks in any martial arts styles:Brown belt in BJJ, Master of Sports in Sambo, International Master of Sports in Pankration