Adlan Amagov

Adlan Amagov
Born (1986-10-30) October 30, 1986
Sunzhensky District, Chechen–Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other names Borz, English: The Wolf
Nationality Russia
Ethnicity Chechen
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1]
Division Light Heavyweight (2007 – 2011)
Middleweight (2011 – 2012)
Welterweight (2013 – 2014)
Reach 1.93 m (76 in)[1]
Fighting out of Fairfield, New Jersey, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Team Red Fury Fight Team
Jackson's MMA
AMA Fight Club
Trainer Greg Jackson
Rank National Master of Sports in Sambo
Years active 2007–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 13
By knockout 8
By decision 5
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Adlan Mairbekovich Amagov (Russian: Адлан Майрбекович Амагов; born October 30, 1986) is a retired Russian mixed martial artist of Chechen descent, who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor from 2007-2014, Amagov also formerly competed for Strikeforce and is the former Unifight World Champion.

Background

Originally from the small village of Sernovodsk in Chechnya, Amagov was raised in a war-torn country and in 1994 when he was eight years old, Amagov's school was destroyed. Eventually, he relocated to Moscow, where he began training in Combat Sambo with Fedor Emelianenko and Alexander Emelianenko. In June 2007, Amagov made the transition into mixed martial arts.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Amagov made his professional mixed martial arts debut in November 2007 in Russia. He lost his debut bout via submission, but soon amassed a record of 8-1-1 with most of his fights taking place in the ProFC promotion. His brothers Musa Amagov and Beslan Amagov are also professional MMA fighters.

Amagov drew considerable attention in 2010 when a video of his spinning hook kick knockout of Maskhat Akhmetov became popular on several MMA message boards and news sites.[3][4]

He is managed by Sam Kardan and Mike Constantino of MVC Management.

Strikeforce

In the summer of 2011, Adlan Amagov signed with Zuffa and made his U.S. debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III against Ron Stallings.[5] Amagov won the fight via split decision.

Amagov was successful in his second bout for Strikeforce as he defeated veteran Anthony Smith via KO in the first round at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers.

Following his two wins, Amagov made his debut on a main card at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine on January 7, 2012. He faced former EliteXC Middleweight Champion Robbie Lawler in the co-main event[6] and lost the fight via TKO (flying knee and punches) early in the first round.

Amagov returned to the promotion on August 18, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. He faced Keith Berry at the event[7] and won via TKO early in the first round after a side kick to the knee and punches on the ground.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On January 19, 2013, it was revealed that Amagov had signed to fight for the UFC.[8]

Amagov made his promotional and Welterweight debut against fellow newcomer and former Strikeforce veteran Chris Spång on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.[9] Amagov dominated the fight from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory.

Amagov faced TJ Waldburger on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166.[10] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Amagov was expected to face Jason High on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.[11] However, Amagov pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Beneil Dariush.[12] After more than a year of absence from the sport, BloodyElbow editor Karim Zidan stated that Amagov had "no interest" in returning to MMA, and that he wants to "watch his kids grow up and is tired of cutting weight".[13]

Personal life

He is a devout sunni Muslim and has a wife and son.[14]

Adlan Amagov
Medal record
Competitor for  Russia
Grappling
NAGA 2011 World Championship
2011 Boca Raton, Florida United States -93kg
NAGA 2012 World Championship
2012 Morristown, NJ United States -84kg

Championships and accomplishments

Unifight

Grappling

ARG (Army Hand-to-Hand Combat)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–2–1 TJ Waldburger KO (punches) UFC 166 October 19, 2013 1 3:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 12–2–1 Chris Spång Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi April 6, 2013 3 5:00 Stockholm, Södermanland, Sweden Welterweight debut.
Win 11–2–1 Keith Berry TKO (leg kick and punches) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 1 0:48 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 10–2–1 Robbie Lawler TKO (flying knee and punches) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 2012 1 1:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–1–1 Anthony Smith KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 1 2:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–1–1 Ron Stallings Decision (split) Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III July 22, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Middleweight debut.
Win 8–1–1 Evgeny Erokhin TKO (head kick and punches) Draka: Governor's Cup 2010 December 18, 2010 1 2:28 Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Win 7–1–1 Aleksandar Radosavljevic TKO (doctor stoppage) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 8 October 1, 2010 2 2:10 Odessa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine
Draw 6–1–1 Attila Vegh Draw (unanimous) APF: Azerbaijan vs. Europe May 22, 2010 3 5:00 Baku, Baku region, Azerbaijan
Win 6–1 Shamil Tinagadjiev Decision (unanimous) ProFC: Commonwealth Cup April 23, 2010 2 5:00 Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Win 5–1 Denys Liadovyi TKO (punches) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 5 February 13, 2010 1 2:58 Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia
Win 4–1 Maskhat Akhmetov KO (spinning hook kick) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 4 December 19, 2009 1 0:17 Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Win 3–1 Gadzhimurad Antigulov KO (punches) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 2 September 25, 2009 1 4:05 Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Win 2–1 Besiki Gerenava Decision (unanimous) ProFC: President Cup October 25, 2008 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Win 1–1 Ansar Chalangov Decision (unanimous) Perm Regional MMA Federation: MMA Professional Cup April 25, 2008 2 5:00 Perm, Perm Krai, Russia
Loss 0–1 Oleksiy Oliynyk Submission (ezekiel choke) Perm Regional MMA Federation: MMA Professional Cup November 23, 2007 1 1:00 Perm, Perm Krai, Russia

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Adlan Amagov". sherdog.com. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  2. ↑ http://se.ufc.com/fighter/adlan-Amagov/media
  3. ↑ "The Most Badass Kicks in MMA History (With Video)". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
  4. ↑ Giratório perfeito, nocaute instantâneo with video
  5. ↑ "Adlan Amagov signed in Strikeforce". valetudo.ru. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  6. ↑ "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine". strikeforce.com. 2011-12-08.
  7. ↑ "Yamanaka-de Randamie, Amagov-Berry added to 'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman'". mmajunkie.com. 2012-07-13.
  8. ↑ "Amagov in UFC". fightnews.ru. 2013-01-19.
  9. ↑ "Adlan Amagov-Chris Spang added to UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. February 8, 2013.
  10. ↑ Staff (August 1, 2013). "Welterweights Adlan Amagov vs. T.J. Waldburger added to UFC 166". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  11. ↑ Staff. "UFC Fight Night 35 adds Amagov vs. High, Houston vs. Smith, Edwards vs. Nijem". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
  12. ↑ Staff (2013-12-20). "Jason High announces he’s fighting newcomer Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 35". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
  13. ↑ "Update". January 12, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  14. ↑ Abullah Khuzin. "Adlan Amagov: "it would be easier welterweight"". bloodandsweat.ru. Retrieved 2013-03-05.

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