Magomed Magomedkerimov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist.
28 Facts About Magomed Magomedkerimov
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Magomed Magomedkerimov currently competes in the Welterweight division of Professional Fighters League.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov competed in world pankration championships in Portugal and Bulgaria, the Russian hand-to-hand combat championship, and the Kudo and Muay Thai championships in Dagestan.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov graduated from DGPU in 2011 with a degree in Sports and Coaching.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov had his first professional fight against Vitaliy Kalynyuk at Trophy Feira 14, which took place on August 22,2008, which he won via armbar in the first round.
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Two years later, in November 2010, Magomed Magomedkerimov fought Viktor Kuzmenko at M-1: Ukrainian Selection 2010 and won the fight with a rear naked choke.
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Later that same month, at ProFC- Union Nation Cup 10, Magomed Magomedkerimov faced Taras Pikhnyuk but lost the bout via a heel hook submission.
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Since 2011, Magomed Magomedkerimov began devoting all his attention to developing a career in MMA.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov made his PFL debut on July 5,2018, at PFL 3 against Herman Terrado, choking out Terrado at the end of the first round via rear-naked choke.
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On October 20,2018, Magomedkerimov faced Pavel Kusch at PFL 10.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won the fight via unanimous decision to advance to the semifinals of the playoffs.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won the fight via unanimous decision and advanced to the playoffs.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov faced Curtis Millinder at PFL 5 on June 17,2021.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won bout via ezekiel choke submission in the first round.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won the bout via unanimous decision and advanced to the finals.
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In finals, Magomed Magomedkerimov faced Ray Cooper III in rematch at PFL 10 on 27 October 2021.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov lost bout after getting knocked out in the third round.
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Magomedkerimov was rebooked against Joao Zeferino on May 6,2022 at PFL 3, however Magomedkerimov pulled out of the bout due to visa issues and was replaced by Dilano Taylor.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov faced Gleison Tibau on November 25,2022 at PFL 10.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov started off the 2023 season against Ben Egli on April 14,2023 at PFL 3.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won the bout in the first round, getting a TKO stoppage via head kick.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov faced David Zawada on June 23,2023 at PFL 6.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the third round to become a two-time PFL season champion.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov's guillotine choke victory, ultimately won the best finish of the year in PFL, as per fans' vote.
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Magomed Magomedkerimov was scheduled to face Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson in a 3 round non-title crossover fight on February 24,2024 at PFL vs Bellator.
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However, Magomed Magomedkerimov withdrew from the bout due to injury in January 2024 and was replaced by PFL 2019 and 2021 winner Ray Cooper III.