Mairbek Taisumov

Mairbek Taisumov
Майрбек Тайсумов
Born Mairbek Vahaevich Taisumov
(1988-08-08) August 8, 1988 [1]
Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russian SFSR
Other names Beckan
Nationality Russian
Austrian
Ethnicity Chechen
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 73.0 in (185 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Grozny, Chechnya, Russia
Vienna, Austria
Team Berkut Fight club
Tiger Muay Thai
Years active 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 31
Wins 26
By knockout 15
By submission 10
By decision 1
Losses 5
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mairbek Vakhaevich Taisumov (Russian: Майрбек Вахаевич Тайсумов; born August 8, 1988 in Chechnya) is a Russian naturalized Austrian of Chechen descent mixed martial artist. He fights in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[3]

Background

Mairbek Taisumov was born on August 8, 1988, in Grozny the capital of the Chechen Republic, Russia. He is an ethnic Chechen. Taisumov fights out of Vienna, Austria and trains at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand.[4] Taisumov started his sporting career as a football player. However, he soon realized that fighting was his true passion and so he devoted himself completely to martial arts. Taisumov made his professional MMA debut in 2007.[5] He is a devout Sunni Muslim.

Mixed martial arts career

M-1 Global

Taisumov spent much of his career fighting for M-1 Global. Taisumov made his M-1 Global debut against Borys Mankowski on February 5, 2010 and won the fight via TKO in the second round.[6]

Taisumov faced Julien Boussuge on May 29, 2010 at M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Round 3. Taisumov won the fight via KO in the first round.[7]

Taisumov faced Serhiy Adamchuk on July 22, 2010 at M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Finals. Taisumov won the fight via submission in the first round and won the M-1 Selection Eastern Europe Tournament.[8]

Taisumov faced Artem Damkovsky for the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship on October 28, 2010 at M-1 Challenge 21. Taisumov suffered an eye poke in the third round and lost the fight via doctor stoppage.[9]

Taisumov faced M-1 veteran Yuri Ivlev on March 5, 2011 at M-1 Challenge 23 and won the fight via TKO in the second round.[10]

Taisumov faced Josh Bacallao on July 8, 2011 at M-1 Challenge 26 and won the fight by knockout in the first round.[11]

Taisumov faced Joshua Thorpe on November 20, 2011 at M-1 Global: Fedor vs Monson. Taisumov won the fight via knockout in the second round.[12]

Taisumov faced Marat Gafurov on June 21, 2012 at M-1 Global: Fedor vs Rizzo. Taisumov lost the fight via split decision.[13]

Taisumov was expected to face Musa Khamanaev for the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship on November 15, 2012 at M-1 Challenge 35[14] but the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.[15] Taisumov instead faced Leon Del Gaudio and won the fight via submission in the first round.[16]

Taisumov faced Niko Puhakka on June 8, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 40 and won the fight via submission due to leg kicks in the first round.[17]

In his final M-1 Global bout Taisumov faced Artem Damkovsky in a rematch on November 30, 2013 at M-1 Challenge 44. Taisumov won the rematch via submission in the third round.[18]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Taisumov made his UFC debut against Tae Hyun Bang on January 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 34.[19] He won the fight via a dominant unanimous decision.[20]

Taisumov was expected to face UFC veteran Gleison Tibau on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38.[21] However, Tibau pulled out of the bout due to a knee injury and was replaced by Michel Prazeres.[22] Taisumov lost the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Taisumov faced Marcin Bandel on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53.[24] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[25]

Taisumov was expected to face Yan Cabral on January 24, 2015 at UFC on Fox 14.[26] However, Cabral pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Anthony Christodoulou.[27] He won the fight via KO in the second round.[28]

The fight against Christodoulou was the last fight of Taisumov's entry contract with UFC, and he announced a new, five-fight contract on Twitter on February 8, 2015.[29]

Taisumov faced Alan Patrick on June 20, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69.[30] He won the fight via TKO in the second round, also earning a Performance of the Night bonus.[31][32]

Taisumov was expected to face Beneil Dariush on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81.[33] However, Dariush pulled out of the fight in early December citing injury and was replaced by Chris Wade.[34] In turn, Taisumov was pulled from the fight during the week leading to the event due to alleged visa issues and was replaced by Medhi Baghdad.[35]

Taisumov faced promotional newcomer Damir Hadzović on April 10, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86.[36] He won the fight by TKO in the first round and also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[37][38]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 26–5 Damir Hadžović TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos April 10, 2016 1 3:44 Zagreb, Croatia Performance of the Night.
Win 25–5 Alan Patrick TKO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne June 20, 2015 2 1:30 Berlin, Germany Performance of the Night.
Win 24–5 Anthony Christodoulou KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson January 24, 2015 2 0:38 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 23–5 Marcin Bandel TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story October 4, 2014 1 1:01 Stockholm, Sweden
Loss 22–5 Michel Prazeres Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 March 23, 2014 3 5:00 Natal, Brazil
Win 22–4 Tae Hyun Bang Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim January 4, 2014 3 5:00 Marina Bay, Singapore
Win 21–4 Artem Damkovsky Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Global - M-1 Challenge 44 November 30, 2013 3 2:25 Tula, Russia
Win 20–4 Niko Puhakka Submission (leg kicks) M-1 Global - M-1 Challenge 40 June 8, 2013 1 1:32 Ingushetia, Russia
Win 19–4 Leon Del Gaudio Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 35 - Emelianenko vs. Monson November 15, 2012 1 3:45 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Loss 18–4 Marat Gafurov Decision (split) M-1 Global - Fedor vs. Rizzo June 21, 2012 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 18–3 Amirkham Glazunov KO (slam) Sochi Sambo Tournament 3 April 18, 2012 1 0:23 Sochi, Russia
Win 17–3 Luca Poclit Submission (punches) EMS - Middleweight Tournament Opening Round March 24, 2012 1 1:57 Iași, Romania
Win 16–3 Joshua Thorpe KO (punches) M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson November 20, 2011 2 3:19 Moscow, Russia
Win 15–3 Josh Bacallao KO (punch) M-1 Challenge 26: Garner vs. Bennett 2 July 8, 2011 1 2:01 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 14–3 Yuri Ivlev TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 23: Guram vs. Grishin March 5, 2011 2 1:38 Moscow, Russia
Win 13–3 Ivica Truscek Submission (rear-naked choke) GCF 1 - Judgement Day December 5, 2010 1 1:19 Prague, Czech Republic
Loss 12–3 Artem Damkovsky TKO (doctor stoppage) M-1 Challenge 21: Guram vs. Garner October 28, 2010 3 2:52 Saint Petersburg, Russia For the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship.
Win 12–2 Serhiy Adamchuk Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Finals July 22, 2010 1 3:04 Moscow, Russia Won the M-1 Selection Eastern Europe Tournament.
Win 11–2 Julien Boussuge KO (punch) M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Round 3 May 29, 2010 1 4:11 Uusimaa, Finland
Win 10–2 Petr Cajnak Submission (rear-naked choke) HC 5 - Hell Cage 5 March 28, 2010 1 0:26 Prague, Czech Republic
Win 9–2 Borys Mankowski TKO (punches) M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Round 1 February 5, 2010 2 0:55 Hilversum, Netherlands
Win 8–2 Markus Niskanen TKO (punches) Cage 11 - Battle of Nations November 21, 2009 2 4:58 Tavastia Proper, Finland
Win 7–2 Olivier Elizabeth Submission (rear-naked choke) HC 4 - Hell Cage 4 September 20, 2009 1 1:32 Prague, Czech Republic
Win 6–2 Jarkko Latomaki TKO (injury) BP - Fight Night Vaasa July 11, 2009 1 1:32 Ostrobothnia, Finland
Loss 5–2 Vener Galiev Decision (unanimous) Gladiator - 2009 May 23, 2009 2 5:00 Prague, Czech Republic
Win 5–1 David Rosmon KO (knee) HC 3 - Hell Cage 3 March 29, 2009 1 4:10 Prague, Czech Republic
Loss 4–1 Ivan Buchinger Submission (bulldog choke) HC 2 - Hell Cage 2 October 19, 2008 2 3:12 Prague, Czech Republic
Win 4–0 Maxim Usmaniev Submission (armbar) FA 3 - Fight Arena 3 June 14, 2008 1 0:00 Prague, Czech Republic
Win 3–0 Oto Merlin TKO (punches) FSC 1 - Fight Stage Championship 1 June 2, 2008 0 0:00 Košice, Slovakia
Win 2–0 Jaroslav Poborsky KO (punches) GFF 7 - Gladiators Free Fight 7 May 8, 2008 1 1:44 Prague, Czech Republic
Win 1–0 Vaclav Pribyl Submission (armbar) CF 2 - Cage Fighting 2 February 24, 2007 2 0:00 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

See also

References

  1. ↑ "MMA Spirit (Германия) и MMA Vena (Австрия):Майрбек Тайсумов". mixfight95.ru. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne". UFC.com. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Mairbek Taisumov-UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Mairbek Taisumov-Sherdog". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Mairbek Taisumov-Biography". taisumov.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ "M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Round 1". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  7. ↑ "M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Round 3". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  8. ↑ "M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Finals". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Champions Crowned at M-1 Challenge 21". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Champions Retain Titles at Finish Filled M-1 Challenge 23". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Garner Lamps Bennett, Weichel Outpoints Baker at M-1 Challenge 26". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Fedor End Losing Streak with Workmanlike Win Over Monson". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  13. ↑ "M-1 Global: Fedor vs Rizzo". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  14. ↑ "M-1 Challenge 35. Муса Хаманаев против Маирбека Тайсумова". mixfight.ru. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  15. ↑ "M-1 Challenge 35: Musa Khamanaev vs Mairbek Taisumov". tapology.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  16. ↑ "M-1 Challenge 35: Emelianenko vs Monson". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  17. ↑ "M-1 Challenge 40 Results". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  18. ↑ "M-1 Challenge 44 Results". sherdog.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Tae Hyun Bang vs. Mairbek Taisumov added to UFC Fight Night 34 in Singapore". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  20. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 34 results: Mairbek Taisumov dominates Tae Hyun Bang in UFC debut". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Three fights added to UFC Fight Night card in Natal". mmafighting.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Michel Prazeres replaces Gleison Tibau, will face Mairbek Taisumov at UFC Fight Night 38". mmafighting.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  23. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 38 results: Michel Prazeres dominates Mairbek Taisumov for upset". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Mairbek Taisumov meets Marcin Bandel at UFC Fight Night 53 in Stockholm". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  25. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 53 results: Mairbek Taisumov drops Marcin Bandel with first-round right". junkie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  26. ↑ "UFC on FOX 14 in Stockholm gets three new fights, including Krylov vs. Nedkov". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  27. ↑ "Mairbek Taisumov gets new opponent for UFC on FOX 14 in Stockholm". mmafighting.com. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  28. ↑ "UFC on FOX 14 results: Mairbek Taisumov KOs Anthony Christodoulou from knees". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  29. ↑ "Mairbek Taisumov announces new five-fight UFC deal". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  30. ↑ "Mairbek Taisumov vs. Alan Patrick slated for UFC Fight Night 69 in Berlin". mmafighting.com. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  31. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-06-20). "UFC Fight Night 69 results: Mairbek Taisumov stops Alan Patrick with head kick, punches". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  32. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-06-20). "UFC Fight Night bonuses: Jedrzejczyk, Penne, Taisumov, Allen garner $50K". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  33. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-11-14). "Beneil Dariush vs. Mairbek Taisumov set for UFC Fight Night in Boston". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
  34. ↑ Staff (2015-12-04). "Beneil Dariush out, Chris Wade meets Mairbek Taisumov at UFC Fight Night 81". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
  35. ↑ Staff (2016-01-11). "Visa issues force Taisumov off UFC Fight Night 81, Medhi Baghdad in vs. Chris Wade". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  36. ↑ Staff (2016-02-11). "UFC Fight Night 86 adds Taisumov vs. Hadzovic and Johnson vs. Tybura". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  37. ↑ Matt Erickson (2016-04-10). "UFC Fight Night 86 results: Mairbek Taisumov stops Damir Hadzovic with another KO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  38. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2016-04-10). "UFC Fight Night Zagreb bonuses: Lewis, Taisumov, Perez, Cannonier pocket $50K". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Saturday, April 30, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.