Askar Askarov is a Russian MMA wrestler who was born deaf. The MMA artist has had a hearing impairment since he was born.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In July 2013, Askarov began his professional MMA career in Russia against another newcomer, Shamil Amirov. He won the second round with a rear-naked choke. In his second bout, he defeated another debutant, Kvanzhakov Kantemir, by first-round TKO.<\/p>\n With stoppage victories against Elvin Abbasov and Vakha Kadyrov, Askarov extended his winning run to four. At ACB 86, Askarov was set to defend his title for the second time against Rasul Albaskhanov.<\/p>\n He beat Albaskhanov with a guillotine choke in the second round. Askarov abandoned the ACB Flyweight belt after signing with the UFC.<\/p>\nIs Askar Askarov Deaf<\/span>? Hearing Impairment & Health Issues<\/h2>\n