RUF 61: Featherweight Amateur Title Showdown – Griffin vs. Zheliaskov

Age: 19Height: 5’7”Weight Class: FeatherweightFight Camp: La Onda SportakademieCurrent Streak: 1 WinFinish Rate: 50%Fighting Out Of: GermanyIMMA and Youth Record: (4-1-0)Win Method Breakdown:KO/TKO: 0 Wins (0%)Submission: 3 Wins (50%)Decision: 3 Wins (50%)

 

Daniil Zheliaskov has built an impressive record, boasting a 2-0 official fight record and a 4-1 record in youth bouts with IMMAF and The Cage MMA. While he lacks a KO victory, he makes up for it with a strong submission game (50% of his wins by submission) and a solid ability to outwork opponents in decisions.

Zheliaskov’s last victory came against Mohammad Qazizada via unanimous decision, proving his durability and technical prowess. He has also submitted opponents with an armbar and a rear-naked choke, showcasing a dangerous grappling arsenal that Griffin must be wary of.

However, Zheliaskov has one professional loss on his record, a unanimous decision defeat to Souhil Arezki, where he struggled against a highly experienced opponent. Still, he rebounded quickly, proving his resilience.