A visit to Makhmud Muradov: On career, housing and mosquito nets
From Tajikistan to the Czech Republic
Makhmud was born in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, but grew up in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. His journey to the Czech Republic started subtly. In 2011, we got our visas, started studying and I've been here ever since," he recalls.
A fascinating journey to the UFC
From a young age, he was involved in combat sports such as boxing, kickboxing and combat sambo. "I always wanted to fight in MMA. I got my first big opportunity in the Czech Republic, where I started training under Petr "Monster" Knizhet. With his help, I made it to the UFC," he says.
After a successful career in the UFC, he returned to the Czechoslovakian scene in 2024. "The Octagon has moved on a lot in the last five years. The atmosphere at the fights is incredible, the fans have created an unforgettable backdrop," Makhmud describes. His first match since his return against Scott Askham at Oktagon 61 was tough but successful: "I won 3-0 on points. It was a tough preparation, but it was worth it."
Working with Floyd Mayweather
Muradov is the first MMA fighter to join Floyd Mayweather's team, The Money Team. How did that happen? "Floyd was a guest on one fight. We exchanged a few words and gradually we started meeting at conferences. To this day we still keep in touch and sometimes he comes to support my fights," he explains.
Living in privacy and peace of mind
After a hard day, it is important for Makhmud to be at home and have peace and comfort. "We have been living in this house for five months. Before, we lived in an apartment, but this housing is much more comfortable and pleasant. We have a garden, peace and quiet," he says happily.
Practical solution.
One of the things Makhmud likes is the insect nets from PROKLIMA. "In the summer, it's essential because there's a body of water a short distance from us and there are a lot of mosquitoes and flies. We have pleated nets on the windows to the garden, which are very convenient for us," he explains.
But recently an unexpected situation arose. Our dog suddenly ran outside and broke the net. When I was researching what brand it was, I saw the CLIMAX logo on the label and decided to contact the company to ask about repair or replacement," Makhmud says.
"The installer from PROKLIMA came, dismantled the old net and installed the new one very quickly. He worked quickly, cleaned up after himself and left a perfect impression."