Undefeated Prospect Asaf Chopurov Joins UFC Roster

Undefeated bantamweight prospect Asaf Chopurov has officially signed with the UFC. The 24-year-old Azerbaijani fighter enters the promotion with an 11-0 professional record, including 10 finishes. Chopurov, who serves as a primary sparring partner for Petr Yan, also holds an extensive amateur record of 34-1.

Chopurov is scheduled to face Colby Thicknesse at UFC 333, which takes place on October 24 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Thicknesse, a training partner of Alexander Volkanovski, holds a 2-1 record inside the Octagon. He enters the matchup following victories over Josias Musasas and Vince Morales.