Ruslan Magomedov
| Ruslan Magomedov Руслан Магомедов | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 26, 1986 Kizilyurt, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Other names | Leopard |
| Nationality | Chechen |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 246 lb (112 kg; 17.6 st) |
| Division |
Heavyweight (265 lb) Super Heavyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of |
Albuquerque, New Mexico Moscow, Moscow Oblast |
| Team |
Greg Jackson RusFighters Sport Club (USA) |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Ruslan Magomedov (Russian: Руслан Магомедов; born November 26, 1986, Kizilyurt, Dagestan, Russia) is a Chechen mixed martial artist and a fighter of Chechen origin[1] who competes in the heavyweight division.[2] He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
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 Republic of Dagestan. 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.[3]
Bellator MMA
In April 2012, Ruslan signed contract with Bellator Fighting Championships.[4]
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.[5] However, Magomedov was forced out of the bout with a visa problems and replaced by Alexander Volkov.
Fight Nights MMA
Magomedov faced former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia on October 27, 2013 on Fight Nights - Battle of Moscow 13.[6] 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.[7]
Magomedov made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Viktor Pešta on May 31, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 41.[8] By this time, Magomedov was splitting his training between the MMA Academy in Russia and Jackson/Winklejohn MMA in Albiquerque, USA.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Magomedov was briefly linked to a bout with Ben Rothwell for on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177.[10] However, on July 9, the UFC announced Rothwell would be facing Alistair Overeem on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50.[11] 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.[12]
Magomedov faced Josh Copeland on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 13 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–1 | Josh Copeland | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–1 | Viktor Pešta | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi | May 31, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Berlin, Germany | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–1 | Tim Sylvia | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 13 | October 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | Super Heavyweight bout |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–1 | Mike Hayes | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 10 | February 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–1 | Amir Aliskerov | Decision (unanimous) | Dictator Fighting Championship 1 | June 28, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–1 | Igor Zadernovsky | Submission (guillotine choke) | League S-70 - Russian Championship Third Round | April 6, 2012 | 3 | 3:29 | Moscow, Russia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–1 | Ricco Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | United Glory 15 - 2012 Glory World Series | March 23, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–1 | Vitalii Yalovenko | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights - Battle of Moscow 4 | July 7, 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 5–1 | Konstantin Gluhov | TKO (body punch) | Warrior's Honor 3 | May 27, 2011 | 2 | 1:19 | Kharkiv, Ukraine | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Vagan Bodzhukyan | TKO (punches) | Warrior's Honor 3 | May 27, 2011 | 2 | 3:12 | Kharkiv, Ukraine | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Anatoliy Nosyrev | Submission (armbar) | ProFC - Union Nation Cup 14 | April 9, 2011 | 1 | 0:28 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Magomedtagir Magomedov | TKO (punches) | ProFC 22 | December 17, 2010 | 1 | 1:30 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Murad Magomedov | TKO (punches) | ProFC - Russia Cup Stage 1 | November 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:30 | Taganrog, Russia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Friendship of peoples | Khabib | TV series |
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/12/5798514/a-history-of-violence-dagestan-the-north-caucasus-mma-troubled-pipeline
- ↑ "Ruslan Magomedov". sherdog.com.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
External links
Twitter: @MagomedovUFC