Rustam Khabilov (dob: November 4, 1986) is a Russian MMA fighter who currently competes in the Bellator MMA Lightweight division. He is a Combat Sambo World Champion and a former member of Rostov-on-Legion Don's Sport Club fight team. Khabilov had competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Lightweight division before joining Bellator (UFC).
Rustam was born in the Dagestan village of Goksu-otar to a Kumyk family. He began his sporting career while studying at the Makhachkala Automobile College. He began his training with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and quickly became the world and Russia champion in the fight sambo discipline. Married with two sons and one daughter.
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