Bekzod Abdurakhimov

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Bekzod Abdurakhimov's career is defined by rare achievements across two combat sports. He is one of the few wrestlers to defeat an Olympic gold medalist (Jordan Burroughs) on the Olympic stage. He holds a perfect 7-0 MMA record, a feat few elite wrestlers have matched. His journey from a banned junior to an NCAA All-American and international medalist is a story of resilience. He is a member of the Clarion University Sports Hall of Fame and holds the title of International Master of Sports in Wrestling.

AwardsAbdurakhimov won a bronze medal at the 2014 Senior World Championships and a gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games. He is an NCAA Division I All-American (2012) and EWL Champion. He also won multiple medals at Asian Championships and other international tournaments.

Honours & Distinctions

Clarion University Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Clarion University·Unknown

Honored for his collegiate wrestling achievements.

International Master of Sports in Wrestling

Government of Uzbekistan·Unknown

Highest sports title in Uzbekistan for wrestling.

Rankings & Lists

World Ranking at 70 kg

United World Wrestling·2016

Records & Feats

Defeated reigning Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs at 2016 Olympics

Career Milestone·2016

In the repechage of the 74 kg freestyle event, Abdurakhimov defeated the 2012 gold medalist 11-1.

First Uzbek wrestler to defeat Jordan Burroughs

Historic First·2016

His 11-1 victory over Burroughs was a historic upset at the Rio Olympics.