I am Sergey Bobryshev, and I will keep stepping into the octagon to shock and impress

"I’ve Always Loved Fighting. I Always Felt It Was Mine, and If I Trained, I Could Compete in the Cage"

— Sergey Bobryshev

Champion of the MMA Series in the welterweight division, holder of gold, silver, and bronze belts for a series of victories, and the league’s most spectacular athlete, Sergey Bobryshev doesn’t fit the typical MMA fighter mold. He doesn’t come from a background of youth tournament titles or a legendary sporting dynasty. He didn’t attend a sports academy; his early life was shaped by shift work. But he possesses something that can’t be measured in rankings: the determination that brought him into the cage.

Schastye

Sergey was born on November 23, 1993, in the town of Schastye, Luhansk region. His mother raised him and his brother alone, working hard while still finding the energy to treat her sons with little indulgences. Sergey’s teenage years resembled those of many other adolescents in the post-Soviet space: a bit of boxing, wrestling, football, pull-ups, and evening runs.

"I constantly watched action movies. I was all about action. I’d see something cool, like from Jackie Chan, and try to replicate it."

Murom

By education, Sergey is a crane operator and auto mechanic, and his path to professional sports began by chance. A friend invited Sergey to spend a couple of weeks in Murom. There, he ended up at the "Molot" club with coach Sergey Dyakonov. The future MMA Series star never returned home.

"A guy came in, looked like a gangster. He had a jacket with a collar and dark glasses. He started from scratch, then learned one move—the triangle choke—and put a lot of people away with it."

— Sergey Dyakonov

Fighting as a Way of Life

Sergey’s professional MMA debut came in 2018. He wasn’t the most technical fighter, but he made up for it with unpredictability and sheer character. Out of 23 fights, Sergey won 20, 14 by knockout. For his emotional and spectacular fights, fans began calling him the “Murom Conor.”

Tough Fights and Controversial Losses

In 2020, Bobryshev faced Aleksey Lyapunov. He entered the fight undefeated, with a record of eight wins. That night, he lost by judges’ decision—what Sergey considers undeserved. The difference between them was just one point.

"I was shocked, frustrated… and started training even harder. I realized I had to work like crazy and avoid leaving it to the judges. Probably every loss teaches you something—you learn, adapt, and change."

Strangely, Bobryshev’s popularity grew from a fight that didn’t officially happen. In 2024, blogger Svyatoslav Kovalenko stepped into the MMA Series octagon. He had only fought twice professionally before. In the first round, Sergey turned Kovalenko’s face into a bloody mess. The blogger’s corner threw in the towel, and the referee stopped the fight. But an enraged Bobryshev didn’t stop and landed another blow. Kovalenko’s corner rushed the octagon and attacked Sergey, while Bobryshev’s seconds jumped in to defend him. A massive brawl erupted. The fight was ruled no-contest but went viral online, bringing Murom Conor fame.

In 2023, Sergey fought one of the most grueling and bloodiest matches in MMA Series history—a rematch against Bobur Kurbonov. During the fight, he suffered a severe cut that poured blood continuously. The arena smelled of iron, and the octagon turned into a pool of blood. When the judges declared Sergey the winner, standing drenched in blood, he said:

"I helped myself. I gave my all in this fight. First of all, I want to thank myself. I am Sergey Bobryshev. I will keep working, I will keep winning. Next, more — I promise."

To prepare for this fight, Sergey trained at the "Kuznya" club in Krasnodar, where he later moved from Murom’s "Molot."

That same year, Bobryshev faced another pop-MMA fighter, Artem Tarasov, who came to avenge his friend Svyatoslav Kovalenko. The fight ended predictably: in the first round, Sergey warmed up Tarasov’s legs with low kicks, and Tarasov asked the referee to stop the fight.

In 2024, Bobryshev spectacularly knocked out Zalimkhan Yusupov, avenging the loss Yusupov dealt him in 2021. This fight became a symbol of Sergey’s second wind.

The next pop fighter Murom Conor taught a lesson was Iranian Ali Heybati. This guy proved tougher than previous opponents, and in the second round, a crushing overhand sent Sergey to the canvas. Sergey’s eye swelled with a large hematoma, which seemed to awaken him. In the same round, Sergey landed an uppercut that sent his opponent down, finishing him with a series of follow-up strikes.

Personal Life

Sergey is married and has two children. His wife Natalia never misses one of his fights.

"Living with a professional fighter is tough and exciting. I wouldn’t want it any other way. It’s always thrilling. Watching Sergey fight on TV is a nightmare—I stress out by the second round and wait for him to check in afterward. But when I attend fights live, I see he’s alive, healthy, standing on his own legs, taking photos and interacting with fans. That’s much calmer."

— Natalia Andreeva

An Imperfect Athlete

Sergey Bobryshev is not the perfect, cookie-cutter athlete, but he is determined, emotional, and unpredictable. A man in the cage for the love of the fight itself. He doesn’t always win, but every time he returns with a spectacular rematch. That means the story of Russian MMA will continue to be enriched with the dramatic fights of the Murom Conor.

"The most important thing is working on yourself. You must always remember what you can do and what you want, and, of course, believe in your dream. Sergey Bobryshev is always a show. I will always step into the octagon and amaze."