Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov is a Turkmenistani mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League, where he is the current light heavyweight champion.
22 Facts About Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov has competed in Absolute Championship Akhmat, where he was the ACA Light Heavyweight Champion.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov was born in the city of Turkmenabat, but grew up in a nearby village.
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At the age of six, in addition to going to school-where he studied at the 1st comprehensive school in his native village-he signed up for a karate lessons After several years of training, Yagshimuradov became one of the best karatekas among his peers, taking the under-11 championship and eventually winning gold at the national level tournament.
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At the age of 17, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov went to serve in the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov has resided in Kharkiv, Ukraine for the last twelve years, constructing a life with his kin and made a living as a fighter and entrepreneur.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov managed two ventures and was a businessman with three different diplomas, including a bachelor's degree in economics and law conferred by Kharkiv National University of Economics in 2015.
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In March 2012, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov was asked to compete at the Oplot Challenge 1 tournament against the Czech Rudolf Kriz, which started the path of the Turkmen fighter in mixed martial arts.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov's first fight ended in a draw, and in his next seven performances, Yagshimuradov got 4 wins and 3 losses.
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The confrontation with Batraz Agnaev ended in Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov submitting Agnaev via rear-naked choke in the third round, winning the bout and ACB Light Heavyweight Championship.
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In December 2020, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov signed a contract with the Bellator MMA.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov was scheduled to made his Bellator debut on April 9,2021, at Bellator 256 against Corey Anderson in quarterfinal round of Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov faced Karl Albektsson at Bellator 268 on October 16,2021, losing the bout via unanimous decision.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov was scheduled to face Tony Johnson at Bellator 277 on April 15,2022.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov won the bout in the second round via TKO.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov faced Julius Anglickas at Bellator 292 on March 10,2023.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov faced Maciej Rozanski on October 7,2023, at Bellator 300.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov started the 2024 season against Jakob Nedoh on April 12,2024 at PFL 2.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov won the fight in the first round by technical knockout.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov faced Rob Wilkinson in the semifinals of the 2024 Light Heavyweight tournament on August 16,2024 at PFL 8.
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Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov won the tournament and $1 million prize by knockout in the first round.
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In 2022, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov played the role of Balaban Alp in the Turkish television series Kurulus: Osman Season 3.