Islam Murtazaev is a Russian kickboxer and mixed martial artist.
13 Facts About Islam Murtazaev
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Islam Murtazaev competed as an amateur until 2016 when he quit his job as an oil and gas extraction engineer and moved to Thailand.
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Islam Murtazaev faced Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong in the final, after 3 rounds the judges declared the fight a draw, an extra round was fought which Murtazaev won by split decision to capture the title.
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Islam Murtazaev faced Alim Nabiev in the final 16 round and was eliminated after losing the fight by unanimous decision.
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On November 30,2018, Islam Murtazaev faced Omar Moreno in a KOK World Series event in Spain.
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Islam Murtazaev won the fight with by tornado kick knockout in the first round.
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Islam Murtazaev faced Omar Moreno in his King of Kings debut at KOK World Series on November 30,2018.
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Islam Murtazaev was booked to face Sher Mamazulunov at Wu Lin Feng 2019: WLF China vs Russia on September 20,2019, in an WLF-Orion cross-promotional event.
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Islam Murtazaev challenged Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight World Championship at ONE: Winter Warriors on December 3,2021.
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Islam Murtazaev was expected to face the former Glory Welterweight Champion Nieky Holzken at ONE: X on March 26,2022.
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Islam Murtazaev was expected to face Sinsamut Klinmee at ONE 159 on July 22,2022.
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Islam Murtazaev later withdrew because of a "family emergency" and was replaced by Liam Nolan.
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Islam Murtazaev was expected to face the former Glory welterweight champion Nieky Holzken at ONE 162 on October 21,2022.