Tofiq Musayev was born on December 15,1989 and is an Azerbaijani professional mixed martial artist, competing in the Lightweight division.
22 Facts About Tofiq Musayev
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Tofiq Musayev has previously fought for Rizin Fighting Federation, where he was the RIZIN Lightweight Grand Prix Champion, and for Bellator MMA.
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Tofiq Musayev became Asian Pankration champion in 2016 and world champion in Kung-fu, while studying at the Azeribaijan Sports Academy from 2007 to 2011.
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Since MMA was something new in Azerbaijan, and there were no well-trained fighters for sparring and training, Tofiq experienced certain difficulties getting used to the new format fights.
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Tofiq Musayev made his RIZIN debut at Rizin 14 against Nobumitsu Osawa as the opening bout of the night.
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Tofiq Musayev won by TKO in the 2nd round, using ground and pound to finish the bout.
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Tofiq Musayev was scheduled to face 13-fight UFC veteran and TUF: Live Team Faber contestant Daron Cruickshank at Rizin 16.
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Tofiq Musayev won by TKO in the final minute of the first round, using a head kick and punches to score the stoppage.
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Tofiq Musayev dropped Case early in the 1st round and followed up with strikes to force referee to intervene.
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In September 2020, Tofiq Musayev was called to join the army in light of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war.
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On January 10,2022, it was announced that Tofiq Musayev signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.
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Tofiq Musayev was scheduled to make his Bellator debut on April 22,2022, at Bellator 278 against Zach Zane.
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However, the bout was scrapped after Zane pulled out for unknown reasons and Tofiq Musayev wasn't rebooked against a new opponent.
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Tofiq Musayev was scheduled to face Adam Piccolotti on July 22,2022, at Bellator 283.
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Tofiq Musayev was instead rebooked against Sidney Outlaw, after his opponent pulled out of their bout, and won the match via knockout 27 seconds into the first round.
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On January 11,2023, Tofiq Musayev was announced as one of the 8 participants in the $1 million Lightweight Grand Prix, with his quarterfinal bout against Alexandr Shabliy taking place on March 10,2023, at Bellator 292.
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Tofiq Musayev lost the bout in the third round, with a body kick rendering him unable to continue.
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Tofiq Musayev returned to face Akira Okada at the co-promotion event Bellator MMA x Rizin 2 on July 30,2023.
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Tofiq Musayev won the fight via knockout in the second round.
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Tofiq Musayev faced Koji Takeda on November 4,2023 at Rizin Landmark 7.
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Tofiq Musayev won the bout via ground and pound knockout in the third round.
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Tofiq Musayev was scheduled to face Alfie Davis on March 22,2024 at Bellator Champions Series 1.