Ali Isaev has formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Fight Nights Global and Professional Fighters League, where he was the 2019 Heavyweight Tournament Champion.
16 Facts About Ali Isaev
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Ali Isaev competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in men's freestyle wrestling at 125 kilos where Isaev placed 17th.
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Ali Isaev was born to a Dargin family on 18 December 1983 in the city Makhatchkala.
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Ali Isaev made his professional MMA debut in April 2016.
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Ali Isaev fought his first four fights exclusively for Fight Nights Global and went undefeated with two decision wins and two knockout wins.
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Ali Isaev defeated Kelvin Tiller by decision and Denis Goltsov by TKO in the quarterfinal and semifinal bouts, respectively.
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Ali Isaev faced Jared Rosholt in the finals at PFL 10 on December 31,2019.
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Ali Isaev was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Hatef Moeil on May 6,2021, at PFL 3.
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Ali Isaev was scheduled to face Renan Ferreira on June 25,2021, at PFL 6.
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Ali Isaev was forced to withdraw from the event after not being medically cleared to compete.
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Ali Isaev was scheduled to face Klidson Abreu on April 28,2022, at PFL 2.
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However, Ali Isaev pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Adam Keresh.
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Ali Isaev was scheduled to face Jamelle Jones on June 24,2022, at PFL 5.
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On September 30,2022, it was announced that Ali Isaev had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.
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Ali Isaev made his Bellator debut against Steve Mowry on February 4,2023, at Bellator 290.
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Ali Isaev was scheduled to face Daniel James on November 17,2023 at Bellator 301.