Adlan Mairbekovich Amagov is a Russian former mixed martial artist and kickboxer who most recently competed in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
19 Facts About Adlan Amagov
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Originally from the small village of Sernovodsk in Chechnya, Adlan Amagov was raised in a war-torn country and in 1994 when he was eight years old, Adlan Amagov's school was destroyed.
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In June 2007, Adlan Amagov made the transition into mixed martial arts.
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Adlan Amagov made his professional mixed martial arts debut in November 2007 in Russia.
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Adlan Amagov drew considerable attention in 2010 when a video of his spinning hook kick knockout of Maskhat Akhmetov became popular on several MMA message boards and news sites.
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Adlan Amagov is managed by Sam Kardan and Mike Constantino of MVC Management.
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Adlan Amagov was successful in his second bout for Strikeforce as he defeated veteran Anthony Smith via KO in the first round at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs Sayers.
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Adlan Amagov faced former EliteXC Middleweight Champion Robbie Lawler in the co-main event and lost the fight via TKO early in the first round.
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Adlan Amagov returned to the promotion on 18 August 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman.
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Adlan Amagov faced Keith Berry at the event and won via TKO early in the first round after a side kick to the knee and punches on the ground.
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On 19 January 2013, it was revealed that Adlan Amagov had signed to fight for the UFC.
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Adlan Amagov made his promotional and Welterweight debut against fellow newcomer and former Strikeforce veteran Chris Spang on 6 April 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.
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Adlan Amagov dominated the fight from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory.
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Adlan Amagov faced TJ Waldburger on 19 October 2013 at UFC 166.
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Adlan Amagov won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Adlan Amagov was expected to face Jason High on 15 January 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.
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However, Adlan Amagov pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Beneil Dariush.
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Adlan Amagov faced Jungle Fight champion Dirlei Broenstrup on 21 August 2016 in Russia and won the fight via submission in the first round.
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Adlan Amagov was accused of stabbing another man in the chest during the encounter.