Ibragim Magomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist

Mixed martial arts

Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

, whose height is and weight is 112.7 kg (248 lb).

Born in Makhachkala

Makhachkala

-Twin towns/sister cities:Makhachkala is twinned with: Sfax, Tunisia Siping, China Spokane, United States Vladikavkaz, Russia Yalova, Turkey Ndola, Zambia-See also:*...

, Dagestan

Dagestan

The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...

 on June 8, 1972, Magomedov made his MMA debut in 2000 at Samurai 2000 Tournament where he defeated the Japanese fighter Ryushi Yanagisawa

Ryūshi Yanagisawa

Ryūshi Yanagisawa is a Japanese professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and kickboxer. His real name is Atsushi Yanagisawa . As a martial artist, he competed in K-1, Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling and Fighting Network RINGS and holds victories over Oleg Taktarov, Paul Varelans, Vernon White, Jason...

.

After being discovered by Satoru Sayama

Satoru Sayama

is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known as the original Tiger Mask. He's wrestled under his real name as well as the names Sammy Lee, and masked Super Tiger, Tiger King, Tiger Mask and The Mask of Tiger...

 and fighting for several years in Europe at some MMA events there such as Russian M-1 Mixfight and Holland's 2H2H, Magomedov debuted in Pride at the Pride Critical Countdown 2005

PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005

Pride Critical Countdown 2005 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Pride Fighting Championships. It took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on June 26th, 2005.-Background:...

 event on June 26, 2005, losing against the Croatian fighter Mirko Cro Cop. Magomedov is highly regarded in the European fight circuit and is considered to be one of the top heavyweight fighters to compete outside of the Japanese, and North American mixed martial arts organizations. On March 29, 2009 Magomedov faced highly respected Alexander Emelianenko at Pro FC 5 'Russia vs. Europe', where following a straight punch that landed on Emelianenko's jaw and knocked him down, Magomedov was subsequently cut by a punch Emelianenko landed and forced to forfeit. Magomedov also fought in the M-1 selections 2009 series where he defeated Gadzhimurad Nurmagomedov of the Russia Legion team at 1:30 of the first round, in Dagestan, Russia. He has trained for Red Devil Sport Club

Red Devil Sport Club

The Red Devil Sport Club is a mixed martial arts academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Vadim Finkelstein.The team’s main fighter base is made up of Russian and Armenian Sambo fighters who have adapted their style to mixed martial arts, and they regularly compete in full contact combat sambo...

, but now is a member of the Gorec mma team fighting out of Dagestan, Russia. On December 3, 2009 Magomedov was defeated by Alexander Volkov in the M-1 Challenge finals. Despite the loss, Magomedov's team Gorec was able to secure the season victory for 2009.

Mixed martial arts record

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|Loss
|align=center| 21–7–1
|   VolkovAlexander Volkov

Alexander Volkov (fighter)

Alexander Yevgenievich Volkov is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Volkov has competed almost exclusively for the M-1 Global promotion.-Background:...

| TKO (punches)
| M-1 Selection 2009 Final
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:51
| St. Petersburg, Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|Win
|align=center| 22–6–1
|   NurmagomedovGadzhimurad Nurmagomedov
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| M-1 2009 Mixfight Selections 6
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:30
| Dagestan

Dagestan

The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...

, Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|Loss
|align=center| 21–6–1
|   EmelianenkoAlexander Emelianenko
| TKO (cut)
| ProFC 5: Russia vs. Europe
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:51
| Rostov-on-Don

Rostov-on-Don

-History:The mouth of the Don River has been of great commercial and cultural importance since the ancient times. It was the site of the Greek colony Tanais, of the Genoese fort Tana, and of the Turkish fortress Azak...

, Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|-
|Win
|align=center| 21–5–1
|   NurminenJarno Nurminen
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| fightFORCE: Day of Anger
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:03
| Leningrad, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 20–5–1
|   GluhovKonstantin Gluhov

Konstantin Gluhov

Konstantin "Lāčplēsis" Gluhov is a Latvian-Russian heavyweight kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He is a former WPKA World Muaythai champion, currently competing in K-1...

| Decision (unanimous)
| IAFC: Russia vs. the World
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
| Novosibirsk, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 19–5–1
|   ZuluzinhoZuluzinho

Zuluzinho

Wágner da Conceição Martins , better known as Zuluzinho , is a Brazilian vale tudo fighter and mixed martial artist. He is the son of Vale Tudo legend Rei Zulu. Wagner was raised by his grandmother and works as a security guard in a number of reggae clubs in northern Brazil. Following in his...

| TKO (punches)
| fightFORCE: Russia vs. The World
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| St. Petersburg, Russia
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|-
| Draw
|align=center| 18–5–1
|   RimbonMoise Rimbon

Moise Rimbon

Moise Rimbon is a French mixed martial artist who has fought for World Victory Road, KSW, K-1, BodogFight, M-1 Global, Cage Warriors, and Pancrase promotions. Rimbon is best known for his fights with K-1 kickboxers Peter Graham and Alistair Overeem, and recently PRIDE veteran and UFC fighter...

| Draw (unanimous)
| IAFC: Championship Cup 2007
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|-
|Win
|align=center| 18–5
|   BogdanovicKresimir Bogdanovic
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| UC: Ultimate Conflict
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| Zadar

Zadar

Zadar is a city in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. It is the centre of Zadar county and the wider northern Dalmatian region. Population of the city is 75,082 citizens...

, Croatia

Croatia

Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...

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|Win
|align=center| 17–5
|   OtorovErjigit Otorov
| Submission (punches)
| WAFC: Mayor Cup 2007
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:42
| Khabarovsk, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 16–5
|   VoornMilco Voorn
| TKO (punches)
| IAFC: Championship Cup
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|Win
|align=center| 15–5
|   KotinSergei Kotin
| TKO (punches)
| IAFC: Championship Cup
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|-
|Win
|align=center| 14–5
|   SobolevDenis Sobolev
| KO (punches)
| IAFC: Championship Cup
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|-
|Loss
|align=center| 13–5
|   ZentsovRoman Zentsov

Roman Zentsov

Roman Zentsov is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter who has competed in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, a major MMA organization based in Japan, and BodogFIGHT...

| TKO (punches)
| M-1 MFC: Russia vs France
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:08
| St. Petersburg, Russia
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|-
|Loss
|align=center| 13–4
|   HardonkAntoni Hardonk

Antoni Hardonk

Antoni Barend Hardonk is a Dutch retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in K-1 and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Kickboxing career:...

| TKO (corner stoppage)
| Bushido Europe: Rotterdam Rumble
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:01
| Rotterdam, Netherlands
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|-
|Loss
|align=center| 13–3
|   FilipovicMirko Filipović

Mirko Filipovic

Mirko Filipović is a former Croatian heavyweight kickboxer, mixed martial artist, politician, and law enforcement officer. Filipović was a member of the Croatian Parliament from 2003 through 2007...

| TKO (kick to the body)
| Pride Critical Countdown 2005

PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005

Pride Critical Countdown 2005 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Pride Fighting Championships. It took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on June 26th, 2005.-Background:...

|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:53
| Saitama, Japan
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 13–2
|   OlsenBrian Olsen
| KO (punch)
| Euphoria: USA vs. Russia
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:32
| Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...

, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|Win
|align=center| 12–2
|   MalkhasyanMartin Malkhasyan
| Decision (unanimous)
| M-1 MFC: Heavyweight GP
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Moscow, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 11–2
|   VoornMilco Voorn
| Decision (unanimous)
| M-1 MFC: Heavyweight GP
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
| Moscow, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 10–2
|   ClaytonCarlos Clayton
| Decision (unanimous)
| M-1 MFC: Heavyweight GP
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
| Moscow, Russia
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|-
|Loss
|align=center| 9–2
|   WiuffTravis Wiuff

Travis Wiuff

Travis Wiuff is a mixed martial arts fighter born in Minnesota, United States. He competes in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions...

| Decision (unanimous)
| Euphoria: Road to the Titles
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...

, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|-
|Win
|align=center| 9–1
|   ThonhauserSander Thonhauser

Sander Thonhauser

Sander Thonhauser is a Dutch professional mixed martial artist. He competes in the Heavyweight division. He is a RINGS Holland veteran and has also fought for many other top promotions.His Mixed martial arts debut was on June 29, 1997...

| KO
| 2H2H: 2 Hot 2 Handle
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:32
| Amsterdam, Netherlands
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 8–1
|   DalglieshDave Dalgliesh

Dave Dalgliesh

Dave Dalgliesh is a Dutch mixed martial artist who has competed for M-1 Mixfight, KSW, K-1, and Shooto. Dave has fought UFC top veterans Cheick Kongo and Thiago Silva, as well as the Chechen-Polish standout Mamed Khalidov....

| Decision
| 2H2H: 2 Hot 2 Handle
|
|align=center| N/A
|align=center| N/A
| Amsterdam, Netherlands
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 7–1
|   MacKilljanSander MacKilljan
| Submission
| 2H2H: 2 Hot 2 Handle
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:31
| Amsterdam, Netherlands
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 6–1
|   TerezimovSergey Terezimov
| KO
| DFMF: Dagestan International Mix-Fight
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| Dagestan

Dagestan

The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...

, Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

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|-
|Win
|align=center| 5–1
|   OvereemValentijn Overeem

Valentijn Overeem

Valentijn Overeem is a Dutch mixed martial artist who competes as a heavyweight. He has previously competed for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, RINGS and Strikeforce...

| TKO
| M-1 MFC: Russia vs the World 5
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:20
| St. Petersburg, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 4–1
|   RothwellBen Rothwell

Ben Rothwell

Ben Rothwell is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Mixed martial arts career:...

| TKO
| M-1 MFC: Russia vs the World 4
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 10:00
| St. Petersburg, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 3–1
|   JeovaMarcio Jeova
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| M-1 MFC: Russia vs the World 3
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:48
| St. Petersburg, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 2–1
|   CahoonPaul Cahoon
| KO (punches)
| M-1 MFC: European Championship 2002
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 6:13
| St. Petersburg, Russia
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|-
|Loss
|align=center| 1–1
|   YvelGilbert Yvel

Gilbert Yvel

Gilbert Ramon Yvel is a Dutch heavyweight mixed martial artist associated with the Vos Gym training camp in the Netherlands. He has competed in the Pride Fighting Championships, Affliction Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship promotions...

| Submission (rear naked choke)
| M-1 MFC: Russia vs the World 2
|
|align=center| N/A
|align=center| 2:45
| St. Petersburg, Russia
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 1–0
|   YanagisawaRyushi Yanagisawa

Ryūshi Yanagisawa

Ryūshi Yanagisawa is a Japanese professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and kickboxer. His real name is Atsushi Yanagisawa . As a martial artist, he competed in K-1, Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling and Fighting Network RINGS and holds victories over Oleg Taktarov, Paul Varelans, Vernon White, Jason...

| Decision (unanimous)
| S: Samurai 2000
|
|align=center| N/A
|align=center| 0:00
| Tokyo

Tokyo

, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

, Japan

Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

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