UFC signee Bilyal Makhov ready to claim gold at Rio 2016

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Though the UFC has no shortage of former Olympians on its roster, including former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro will only feature one UFC fighter – Bilyal Makhov.

Makhov, who is yet to make his professional mixed martial arts debut, will represent Russia in freestyle wrestling. The Dagestan native signed with the UFC in 2015 as one of the most anticipated heavyweight additions in recent memory. He is a multiple time World Champion, and a bronze …

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