Rinat Ryashitovich Fakhretdinov[a] (born 28 September 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist.
Rinat Ryashitovich Fakhretdinov was born into a Volga Tatar family on 28 September 1991, in the village of Belozerye in the Romodanovsky District of the Mordovian ASSR, an autonomous republic within the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.
[12][13][14] In his early 20s, he transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA), participating in amateur tournaments and gaining experience.
He secured the SFC championship and later received an invitation to compete in the GFC, a prominent MMA league in Russia.
[30] However, Ruziboev withdrew from the fight due to an injury and was replaced by former LFA Welterweight Champion and promotional newcomer Carlos Leal.
[33][34] Fakhretdinov is scheduled to face former LFA Welterweight Champion Gabriel Bonfim on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.