Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into the world of MMA lately, and specifically, I’ve been super curious about the Russian fighters dominating the UFC. So, I decided to do a little digging and figure out who’s who and what’s what. Here’s how I went about it.
Started with the Obvious: UFC’s Website
First things first, I went straight to the source – the official UFC website. I figured they’d have a roster, and I could probably filter by nationality, right?
I poked around the “Fighters” section. I thought to myself, “there is must have a filter for choose fighters from different country.”
Wikipedia to the Rescue (Sort Of)
Then It’s hard to find the nationality filter, So I jumped over to Wikipedia. I figured someone, somewhere, had probably already compiled a list of Russian UFC fighters. And yep, I found a few pages listing fighters, but it wasn’t super organized or always up-to-date.
I thought “Okay, this is a start, but I need something more reliable.”
Cross-Referencing and Making My Own List
So, I started compiling my own list. I used the names I found on Wikipedia and then went back to the UFC site to check their profiles, see their records, and make sure they were still active. It was a bit tedious, honestly, going back and forth.
- I basically did this:
- Find a name on Wikipedia (or other MMA news sites).
- Search for that name on the UFC website.
- Check their profile, record, and recent fights.
- Add them to my list if they seemed legit.
I say “Find a name and search it on UFC.” I repeat this actions for several times.
Following MMA News
Of course, the fight game is always changing. New fighters sign, others retire, some get cut. To stay on top of things, I started following some MMA news outlets. It’s good to read some articles to find some big names.
I thought “I can’t just rely on static lists. I need to keep up with the news.”
Getting into the Details (Weight Classes, Records, etc.)
Once I had a decent list, I started getting into the specifics. I wanted to know what weight classes each fighter was in, their win-loss records, their fighting styles, and so on. Again, I used a mix of the UFC site and other MMA resources for this.
I found that some fighters are really good, but I have never heard of them. That’s interesting.
It’s a Work in Progress
Honestly, this whole thing is a work in progress. It’s not like I have a definitive, perfect list. The MMA world is constantly evolving, so my information is always a little bit behind. But, by doing this digging, I’ve learned a ton about the Russian fighters in the UFC, and it’s made watching the fights way more interesting.
I have to say, “It’s a long journey, and I am still on the way.”
