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Featherweight
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Fight: Balaev vs. Machaev
8 SEP SAT '18 4:00 PM
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
Motivator
Strangler
Forms
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
Nationality
Russia 
Russia
Age
(1976-01-01) 49
38 (1986-12-03)
Weight
(70 kg) 155 lbs
145 lbs (66 kg)
Height
(173 cm) 5′8″
5′9″ (175 cm)
Reach
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5′9″ (175 cm)
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
12
1 KO/TKO - 6%
1 submission - 6%
10 decision - 56%
23
23% - 6 KO/TKO
38% - 10 submission
27% - 7 decision
Losses
6
2 KO/TKO - 11%
2 submission - 11%
2 decision - 11%
3
4% - 1 KO/TKO
4% - 1 submission
4% - 1 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balaev vs. Machaev
Which event are Marat Balaev and Murad Machaev fighting in?
They are set to face each other in ACB 89: Krasnodar.
How many rounds is the Marat Balaev vs. Murad Machaev?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round ACB fight.
Which organization is hosting the Marat Balaev vs. Murad Machaev?
The fight is organized by the Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB).
When is the Marat Balaev vs. Murad Machaev fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on September 8, 2018
At what time does the Marat Balaev vs. Murad Machaev fight start?
The fight is set to start at 16:00 GMT.
Where is the Marat Balaev vs. Murad Machaev fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Basket Hall.
In which weight class are Marat Balaev and Murad Machaev competing?
They are competing in the UFC Featherweight.
What are the nationalities of Marat Balaev and Murad Machaev?
Marat Balaev represents Russia, and Murad Machaev represents Russia.
What type of fight is the Marat Balaev vs. Murad Machaev?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Featherweight.
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