The UFC and PFL have both signed new talent to their rosters. Robelis Despaigne, an Olympic Taekwondo Bronze medalist with a 4-0 record, all first round finishes, has joined the UFC. Standing at six feet seven inches tall, Despaigne now holds the record for the longest reach in the UFC at 87 inches. Meanwhile, the PFL has signed undefeated Russian fighter Murad Ramazanov, who has a record of 11-0 with one no contest, including three wins in ONE Championship. Ramazanov has competed in both welterweight and middleweight divisions and according to his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, will compete 'wherever PFL needs him.' Additionally, Shavkat Rakhmonov, an undefeated UFC welterweight from team KillCliff_FC, has reached an 18-0 record with 18 finishes. Rakhmonov made history by being the first to submit Stephen Thompson in his 25 professional fights.
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Undefeated #UFC welterweight and team @KillCliff_FC ās @Rakhmonov1994 signing fan posters at UFC 296 šļø Shavkat Rakhmonov is now 18-0 with 18 finishes plus Shavkat was the first to ever submit Stephen Thompson in his 25 pro fights. ā Wonderboy š„ @ufc https://t.co/qxDl6xXh79
Undefeated Russian Murad Ramazanov ā 11-0 with one no contest including 3 wins in ONE Championship ā has signed to join the roster at the PFL, per his manager @AliAbdelaziz00 Ramazanov has competed at both welterweight and middleweight in the past. @PFLMMA
Undefeated Dagestani Murad Ramazanov (11-0) has signed with @PFLMMA, according to his manager, @AliAbdelaziz00. Ramazanov most recently competed four times at middleweight for ONE, but his weight class isn't certain yet for PFL. "Wherever PFL needs him," Abdelaziz said. https://t.co/AgJiOEIedY
Meet Robelis Despaigne. Just signed with the UFC. Six Feet Seven inches tall. Longest reach in the UFC at 87". Olympic Taekwondo Bronze medalist. Current record: 4-0. All first round finishes. https://t.co/sEwqyiG3Oo