Ruslan Magomedov
| Ruslan Magomedov Руслан Магомедов | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 26, 1986 Tsudakhar, Levashinsky District, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Other names | Leopard |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Ethnicity | Dargin[1][2] |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 236 lb (107 kg; 16.9 st) |
| Division |
Heavyweight (265 lb) Super Heavyweight |
| Reach | 78.0 in (198 cm)[3] |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of |
Grozny, Chechnya, Russia Kizilyurt, Dagestan, Russia |
| Team |
Akhmat Fight Club Berkut Fight Club SC Bazarganova American Kickboxing Academy (formally) |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
 Ruslan Magomedov |
Ruslan Magomedov (Russian: Руслан Магомедов; born November 26, 1986 in Dagestan) is a Dargin[1][2] born-Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division.[4] He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Magomedov was born in village Tsudakhar, Levashinsky District, Dagestan, Russia. He is Dargin descent[1][2] and a devout Sunni Muslim. In eight years he began train in Karate, Amateur boxing and Muay Thai under Igor Ivanov. After higher school, he went to Russian Army Strategic Missile Troops in Yekaterinburg and Irkutsk, in army he won national Army hand to hand fight championships, he is Second lieutenant, after army he joined to MMA.[5]
Magomedov made his professional MMA debut in November 2008 and went 9-1 in his first 10 fights.
Ruslan trains in Russian MMA Academy. He sparred with Olympic Wrestling Champions from the Dagestan Republic. Ruslan has shown good boxing technique, as he has four victories coming by way of knockout.
He defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez via unanimous decision at United Glory 15.[6]
Bellator MMA
In April 2012, Ruslan signed contract with Bellator Fighting Championships.[7]
Magomedov was expected to compete in the Bellator season seven heavyweight tournament, and was expected to face Brett Rogers in the quarterfinals at Bellator 75.[8] However, Magomedov was forced out of the bout with a visa problems and replaced by Alexander Volkov.
Fight Nights MMA
Magomedov faced Strikeforce veteran and Cage Warriors Heavyweight Champion Mike Hayes on February 23, 2013 on Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 10.[9] He won via unanimous decision.
Magomedov faced former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia on October 27, 2013 on Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 13.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In February 2014, Magomedov signed a contract with the UFC to fight in their Heavyweight division.[11]
Magomedov made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Viktor Pešta on May 31, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 41.[12] By this time, Magomedov was splitting his training between the MMA Academy in Russia and Jackson/Winklejohn MMA in Albuquerque, USA.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Magomedov was briefly linked to a bout with Ben Rothwell for on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177.[15] However, on July 9, the UFC announced Rothwell would be facing Alistair Overeem on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50.[16] Magomedov eventually was linked to a bout with Richard Odoms on the same card. However, on August 14, it was announced that the bout would be scrapped due to an injury from Odoms.[17]
Magomedov faced Josh Copeland on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Magomedov faced Shawn Jordan on October 3, 2015 at UFC 192.[20] He won via unanimous decision.[21]
Magomedov was expected to face Gabriel Gonzaga on April 10, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86.[22] However, Magomedov was forced from the bout in early March due to injury and replaced by Derrick Lewis.[23]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 15 matches | 14 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14–1 | Shawn Jordan | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 192 | October 3, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 13–1 | Josh Copeland | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 | Viktor Pešta | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi | May 31, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Berlin, Germany | |
| Win | 11–1 | Tim Sylvia | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 13 | October 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | Super Heavyweight bout |
| Win | 10–1 | Mike Hayes | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 10 | February 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 9–1 | Amir Aliskerov | Decision (unanimous) | Dictator Fighting Championship 1 | June 28, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 8–1 | Igor Zadernovsky | Submission (guillotine choke) | League S-70 - Russian Championship Third Round | April 6, 2012 | 3 | 3:29 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 7–1 | Ricco Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | United Glory 15 - 2012 Glory World Series | March 23, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 6–1 | Vitalii Yalovenko | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights - Battle of Moscow 4 | July 7, 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Konstantin Gluhov | TKO (body punch) | Warrior's Honor 3 | May 27, 2011 | 2 | 1:19 | Kharkiv, Ukraine | |
| Win | 5–0 | Vagan Bodzhukyan | TKO (punches) | Warrior's Honor 3 | May 27, 2011 | 2 | 3:12 | Kharkiv, Ukraine | |
| Win | 4–0 | Anatoliy Nosyrev | Submission (armbar) | ProFC - Union Nation Cup 14 | April 9, 2011 | 1 | 0:28 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Win | 3–0 | Magomedtagir Magomedov | TKO (punches) | ProFC 22 | December 17, 2010 | 1 | 1:30 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Win | 2–0 | Murad Magomedov | TKO (punches) | ProFC - Russia Cup Stage 1 | November 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:30 | Taganrog, Russia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Rasul Musrailov | TKO (doctor stoppage) | ProFC - Russia Cup Stage 1 | November 13, 2010 | 1 | 3:43 | Taganrog, Russia |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Friendship of peoples (on the TNT) | Khabib | TV series |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Chechen or Dargin?". instagram.com/magomedovufc. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Magomedov: I am a Dargin". youtube.com (37:50). Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 192 Cormier vs. Gustafsson". UFC.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Ruslan Magomedov". sherdog.com. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Ensign is MMA fighter". mi-dag.ru. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Magomedov Tops Rodriguez, Schilt Returns Victorious at United Glory 15". mmafighting.com. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Ruslan signed in Bellator". mmaoctagon.ru. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Eight Heavyweights Invade Horseshoe Casino Hammond at Bellator 75". bellator.com. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Ruslan Magomedov vs. Cage Warriors Champion". superkarate.ru. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ↑ "American MMA legend vs. Dagestan Fighter". dagmma.ru. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Report: UFC signs former Bellator heavyweight Ruslan Magomedov". bloodyelbow.com. March 3, 2014.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-04-03). "Magomedov-Pesta added to UFC Fight Night 41 in Berlin". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
- ↑ Zane Simon (2014-03-03). "Report: UFC signs former Bellator heavyweight Ruslan Magomedov". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
- ↑ Dann Stupp (2014-05-31). "UFC Fight Night 41 results: Ruslan Magomedov tops Viktor Pesta in curtain-jerker". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
- ↑ Radik Khuzin (2014-07-06). "Magomedov vs Rothwell added to UFC 177 in Sacramento". /mmaboxing.ru. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
- ↑ "Alistair Overeem vs. Ben Rothwell Added to UFC Fight Night in Connecticut". msn.foxsports.com. 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
- ↑ Thomas Gerbasi (2014-08-18). "Magomedov-Odoms scrapped from UFC 177". UFC.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ↑ Staff (2014-11-22). "Ruslan Magomedov vs. Josh Copeland". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (2014-11-22). "UFC Fight Night Prelims: Ruslan Magomedov hands Josh Copeland first defeat". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
- ↑ Jeremy Botter (2015-07-29). "Heavyweights Jordan, Magomedov meet at Houston’s UFC 192". blog.chron.com. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-10-03). "UFC 192 results: Ruslan Magomedov outslugs Shawn Jordan in heavyweight tussle". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
- ↑ Danny Doherty (2016-01-22). "UFC Fight Night 85: Gonzaga to fight Magomedov in Croatia". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ John Morgan (2016-03-09). "Derrick Lewis vs. Gabriel Gonzaga in works for UFC Fight Night 86". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
External links
Twitter: @MagomedovUFC