Magomed Bibulatov

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Magomed Bibulatov
Магомед Бибулатов
Born (1988-08-22) August 22, 1988 (age 35)
Grozny, Chechen-Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesChaborz
Residence Grozny, Chechnya, Russia
Nationality Russian
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Bantamweight
Flyweight
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Fighting out ofGrozny, Chechnya, Russia
Paris, France
Team Akhmat Fight Club (current)
Gladiator Fight Club (former)
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins20
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision10
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Magomed Khasanovich Bibulatov (born August 22, 1988) is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting for ACA in the Bantamweight division. [1] He competed in the flyweight division in Ultimate Fighting Championship. [2] [3] He is the former World Series of Fighting Flyweight Champion. He is the former ACA Bantamweight Champion. [4] He is ranked #1 in the ACA bantamweight rankings. [5]

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Background

Bibulatov was born and raised in Achkhoy-Martan, Chechnya, Russia on August 22, 1988. He started to train karate at 6 years. After high school he went to Chechen State University for Law faculty. [6] Then he moved to France and trained at Gladiator Fight Club. When he had 5 win streak in European MMA organizations, he came back to Russia and started representing Fight Club Akhmat with Ramzan Kadyrov's help. [7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Before joining the UFC Bibulatov amassed a record of 13-0 including wins against future UFC veteran Taylor Lapilus.

World Series of Fighting

Bibulatov faced Donavon Frelow [8] for the vacant flyweight title on October 7, 2015, at WSOF 24. He won the fight by unanimous decision and become a new WSOF flyweight champion.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bibulatov made his promotional debut for the UFC at UFC 210 against Jenel Lausa. He won the fight by unanimous decision. [9]

Bibulatov faced John Moraga on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216. [10] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [11]

Bibulatov was scheduled to face Ulka Sasaki on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128. [12] However, he was removed from the card due to back injury. [13]

Bibulatov faced promotional newcomer Rogério Bontorin on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144. [14] At weigh-ins, Bibulatov weighed one pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126 and was fined 20% of his purse to Bontorin. [15] Bibulatov lost the fight via split decision. [16]

On May 7, 2019, it was reported that Bibulatov was released by UFC and signed with Absolute Championship Akhmat. [17]

Absolute Championship Akhmat

As the first fight after his release from the UFC Bibulatov returned to ACA, facing Josiel Silva at ACA 100 on October 4, 2019. He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. [18]

Next, he faced Nikita Chistyakov at ACA 107 on July 24, 2020. He won the fight via first-round technical knockout. [19]

Bibulatov faced Rodrigo Praia at ACA 112 on October 4, 2020. He won the fight via first-round knockout. [20]

Bibulatov faced reigning champ Daniel Oliveira on March 26, 2021, at ACA 120: Oliveira vs. Bibulatov for the ACA Bantamweight Championship. After winning the first 4 rounds, Bibulatov survived a flurry in the last round to secure a unanimous decision, also winning the title in the process. [21]

Bibulatov defended his title for the first time against Oleg Borisov at ACA 138 on March 27, 2022. He lost the bout and title via unanimous decision. [22]

Bibulatov faced Charles Henrique in his first bout post title reign on December 23, 2022, at ACA 150, winning the close bout via split decision. [23]

ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix

In the Quarter-finals of the 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix, Bibulatov faced Vazha Tsiptauri on August 11, 2023, at ACA 161, winning the bout via unanimous decision. [24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches20 wins3 losses
By knockout51
By submission50
By decision102
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win20–3Vazha TsiptauriDecision (unanimous) ACA 161: Gasanov vs Abdurakhmanov August 11, 202355:00 Moscow, Russia 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarter-Final.
Win19–3Charles HenriqueDecision (split) ACA 150: Koshkin vs. Reznikov December 23, 202235:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss18–3Oleg BorisovDecision (unanimous) ACA 138: Vagaev vs Gadzhidaudov March 27, 202255:00 Grozny, RussiaLost the ACA Bantamweight Championship.
Win18–2Daniel OliveiraDecision (unanimous) ACA 120: Froes vs. Khasbulaev March 26, 202155:00 Saint Petersburg, RussiaWon the ACA Bantamweight Championship.
Win17–2Rodrigo PraiaKO (spinning back kick) ACA 112: Oliveira vs. Dudaev October 4, 202011:11 Grozny, Russia
Win16–2Nikita ChistyakovTKO (elbows and punches) ACA 107: Emelianenko vs. Ismailov July 24, 202013:36 Moscow, RussiaReturn to Bantamweight.
Win15–2Josiel SilvaTKO (inside low kick) ACA 100: Zhamaldaev vs. Froes 2 October 4, 201922:40 Grozny, Russia
Loss14–2 Rogério Bontorin Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 201935:00 Fortaleza, Brazil
Loss14–1 John Moraga KO (punch) UFC 216 October 7, 201711:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–0 Jenel Lausa Decision (unanimous) UFC 210 April 8, 201735:00 Buffalo, New York, United StatesBibulatov was deducted one point in round 2 due to a groin strike.
Win13–0Yunus EvloevSubmission (guillotine choke)WFCA 30: Grand Prix AkhmatOctober 4, 201620:40 Grozny, RussiaWon the WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix.
Win12–0Giovanni Santos Jr.TKO (punches)WFCA 22: Grand Prix AkhmatMay 22, 20161N/A Grozny, RussiaWCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win11–0Irmeson CavalcanteDecision (unanimous)WFCA 16: Grand Prix AkhmatMarch 12, 201635:00 Grozny, RussiaWCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win10–0Donavon FrelowDecision (unanimous) WSOF 24 October 7, 201555:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesFlyweight debut. Won the inaugural WSOF Flyweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win9–0Eduardo FelipeKO (punch)WFCA 1March 14, 201511:30 Grozny, Russia
Win8–0Olivier PastorDecision (unanimous)Absolute Championship Berkut 10October 4, 201435:00 Grozny, Russia
Win7–0 Said Nurmagomedov Decision (unanimous)Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 9June 22, 201435:00 Grozny, RussiaWon the ACB Bantamweight Grand Prix.
Win6–0Shamil ShakhbievSubmission (armbar)Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 7May 18, 201410:50 Grozny, RussiaACB Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win5–0 Taylor Lapilus Decision (unanimous)GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 4October 12, 201335:00 Villepinte, France
Win4–0Oscar NaveDecision (unanimous)WUFC 2013August 24, 201325:00 Lamego, Portugal
Win3–0Mickael KanguichevSubmission (armbar)WUFC 2013August 24, 201313:37 Lamego, Portugal
Win2–0Magomedrasul OmarovSubmission (triangle choke)WUFC 2013August 24, 201313:08 Lamego, Portugal
Win1–0Mohamed SadokSubmission (armbar)GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 2June 8, 201313:36 Villepinte, France

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