Magomed Magomedov (fighter)

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Magomed Magomedov
BornМагомед Магомедов
(1991-12-25) December 25, 1991 (age 32)
Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
Other namesTiger
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
TeamDagFighter
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins20
By knockout4
By submission10
By decision6
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Magomed Magomedov (born December 25, 1991) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA.

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Background

Magomed was born in the city of Khasavyurt, in Dagestan. He went to one of the schools in Makhachkala, but rarely went to his classes, preferring to skip them with his peers. To make sure his parents did not suspect anything, he put marks in his diary for the main subjects and forged the teachers' signatures. One day, his father visited the school and found out that his 14-year-old son had not been there for 4 months. [1] [2]

The punishment was severe, but at the same time fateful for Magomedov. He was enrolled in the sports boarding school Five Directions of the World, where he began to study martial arts and did not have the opportunity to skip classes. The first month and a half was very hard, but gradually Magomed got used to the routine. Here he met Zabit Magomedsharipov, who inspired him to study wushu sanda. [1]

For a long time, "Tiger" could not get into the tournament for the regional level, and he did not even dream about competing on the national level. Nevertheless, training with more experienced partners under the guidance of Alexander Buryak, he began to gradually get in shape and give a better account of himself in competitions. By 2011, Magomed completely retrained in mixed martial arts, since many of his acquaintances and friends began to build their careers in this sport. Speaking at the national championship in MMA, and after - in Europe, as an amateur champion, he migrated to professionals. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

It all started with M-1 Ukraine, where the Dagestan athlete smashed Ivan Prokopenko. The successful debut was followed by performances on events Legion Fight 10, SRPO Federation of Mixed Combat: Ultimatum 1, Pride of Caucasus and Pro FC 45: Thunder in Grozny, which brought victories over compatriots Garun Dibirov, Agil Ragimov, Kutmanbek Ashirov and Yakub Tangiev.

The result allowed him to move to M-1 Challenge and make a name in the company of prominent colleagues from Russia and abroad. Within a couple of years, the athlete from Dagestan gained a reputation of an unbeatable fighter in fights with representatives of different nationalities. He won by unanimous decision of judges against Damian Stasiak of Poland and Paata Robakidze of Georgia. His bout with Yuri Maia of Brazil ended with a technical knockout and Anton Vasiliev of Ukraine suffered a painful hold.

Absolute Championship Berkut

During the year, he got four more wins and moved to the ACB league, where he was waiting for great success and serious media growth. In his debut, he managed to defeat Arthur Kashcheev by technical knockout at ACB 18, then dismantled the Brazilian Bruno Diaz in a difficult fight at ACB 24. [1]

The leadership of the organization appreciated the young prospect, giving him the opportunity to fight for the champion title, which was then owned by Petr Yan. Their fight was held in Moscow on 26 March 2016 in Moscow at ACB 32, and it lasted all 5 rounds, since neither of the participants planned to retreat. Even the judges could not unanimously determine the winner, but still gave the split decision to Magomedov. Many did not agree with this verdict, however, many felt that Yan had won the fight, including ACB president, Mairbek Khasiev who promised to book a rematch. This fight was voted as ACB's best fight of the year in 2016. [3] [2]

Having rested for 9 months, "Tiger" went to the first defense at ACB 50, catching Oleg Borisov on the guillotine just 10 seconds before the end of the duel. At the same time, Petr Yan deserved a chance to challenge the title again facing off again on 15 April at ACB 57 in Moscow, but this time Yan managed to perform more convincingly, beating Magomedov by unaniumous decision. [4] In the summer of 2017, Magomedov returned and defeated Dean Garnett at ACB 67, and in 2018, he performed twice, dismantling Edgars Skrivers at ACB 83 and Walter Pereira at ACB 90. [1]

Bellator MMA

On October 14, 2020, it was announced that Magomedov signed with Bellator MMA. [5]

In his promotional debut, Magomedov faced Matheus Mattos on December 10, 2020, at Bellator 254. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [6]

Magomedov was scheduled to face Jared Scoggins on April 2, 2021, at Bellator 255. [7] However, Scoggins pulled out of the bout due to undisclosed reasons. [8] He was replaced by Cee Jay Hamilton. [9] He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. [10]

Magomedov was scheduled to face Raufeon Stots on July 31, 2021, at Bellator 263. [11] On July 19, it was announced that the bout was scratched from the event. [12] It was rescheduled for Bellator 264 on August 13, 2021. [13] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [14]

Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix

Magomedov faced Enrique Barzola in the quarter-finals of the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix at Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022. [15] He won the bout via guillotine choke in the fourth round. [16]

In the semi-finals, Magomedov faced former Bellator Bantamweight World Championship challenger Patchy Mix on December 9, 2022, at Bellator 289. [17] He lost the bout via second round technical submission. [18]

Post Grand Prix

In his first bout after losing in the grand prix, Magomedov faced Danny Sabatello on July 30, 2023 at Bellator MMA x Rizin 2. [19] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round. [20]

Magomedov faced Patchy Mix in a rematch, for the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship on May 17, 2024 at Bellator Champions Series 2. [21] He lost the fight via a split decision. [22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches20 wins4 losses
By knockout40
By submission101
By decision63
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–4 Patchy Mix Decision (split) Bellator Champions Series 2 May 17, 202455:00 Paris, FranceFor the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win20–3 Danny Sabatello Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator MMA x Rizin 2 July 30, 202313:55 Saitama, Japan
Loss19–3 Patchy Mix Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 289 December 9, 202222:39 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win19–2 Enrique Barzola Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 282 June 24, 202241:27 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss18–2 Raufeon Stots Decision (unanimous) Bellator 264 August 13, 202135:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win18–1Cee Jay HamiltonSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 255 April 2, 202121:22 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win17–1Matheus MattosDecision (unanimous) Bellator 254 December 10, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win16–1Walter Pereira Jr.Submission (guillotine choke) ACB 90 November 10, 201814:41 Moscow, Russia
Win15–1Edgar SkriverDecision (unanimous) ACB 83 March 24, 201835:00 Baku, Azerbaijan
Win14–1Dean GarnettSubmission (guillotine choke) ACB 67 August 19, 201714:09 Grozny, Russia
Loss13–1 Petr Yan Decision (unanimous) ACB 57 April 15, 201755:00 Moscow, RussiaLost the ACB Bantamweight Championship.
Win13–0Oleg BorisovSubmission (guillotine choke) ACB 50 December 18, 201644:50 St. Petersburg, RussiaDefended the ACB Bantamweight Championship.
Win12–0 Petr Yan Decision (split) ACB 32 March 26, 201655:00 Moscow, RussiaWon the inaugural ACB Bantamweight Championship.
Win11–0Bruno DiasDecision (unanimous) ACB 24 October 24, 201535:00 Moscow, RussiaBantamweight debut.
Win10–0Artur KascheevTKO (punches) ACB 18 May 23, 201512:31 Grozny, Russia
Win9–0Paata RobakidzeDecision (unanimous)M-1 Challenge 48May 24, 201435:00 Astana, Kazakhstan
Win8–0Yuri MaiaTKO (punches)M-1 Challenge 44November 30, 201332:12 Tula, Russia
Win7–0Anton VasilievSubmission (armbar)M-1 Challenge 40June 8, 201312:25 Dzheyrakh, Russia
Win6–0 Damian Stasiak Decision (unanimous)M-1 Challenge 37February 27, 201335:00 Orenburg, RussiaLightweight bout.
Win5–0Yakub TangievKO (punch)ProFC 45December 15, 201212:35 Grozny, Russia
Win4–0Kutmanbek AshirovTKO (punches)Pride Of Caucasus 2012September 23, 201222:35 Khasavyurt, Russia
Win3–0Agil RagimovSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimatum MMA 1March 26, 201221:45 Saratov, RussiaFeatherweight debut.
Win2–0Garun DibirovSubmission (armbar)Legion Fight 10March 10, 201212:25 Salsk, RussiaWelterweight debut.
Win1–0Ivan ProkopenkoSubmission (guillotine choke)M-1: International Club Grand PrixApril 2, 201111:27 Kyiv, UkraineLightweight debut.

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