Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov

As a student, in 2011, Dovletdzhan began to visit the hall where the guys were taught the art of universal combat. In March 2012, the coach asked his ward 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.[3]

The first fight was a draw, and in the next 7 performances, Yagshimuradov got 4 wins and 3 losses. This was explained by the fact that, due to inexperience, Dovlet did not think about a sports career, he went to fights on a weekly notice, but later the situation changed. At the end of his studies at the university, he went on a series of 5 victories and had "gold" behind him in the light heavyweight tournament. The native of Chardzhou held his last fight in OC against Magomed Ankalaev, losing to him by decision of the judges, and then a serious career rise awaited him.[3]

Having spent one fight under the auspices of the RFP, and knocking out Maxim Kushnerenko in 27 seconds, Yagshimuradov was invited to M-1, where he was defeated by Mikhail Rogozin. The failure was followed by success and, having obtained another victory, with a record of 11-5 and one draw, the fighter signed a contract with Absolute Championship Akhmat. [3]

The first fight took place abroad - in Austria at ACB 52, where Dovlet finished Dan Konecki. This was followed by victories over Jared Torgeson at ACB 62 and Joachim Christensen at ACB 75, the knockout of which was marked by a bonus, as the best of the evening.[3]

At ACB 79: Aguev vs. Alfaya, Dovlet faced Luis Fernando Miranda in a title eliminator, defeating Miranda by the way of knockout in just a minute of the fight, and less than 4 months later at ACB 86, a duel for the belt took place. The confrontation with Batraz Agnaev ended in Yagshimuradov submitting Agnaev via rear-naked choke in the third round, winning the bout and ACB Light Heavyweight Championship.[3]

On February 16, 2019 at ACA 92: Yagshimuradov vs. Celiński, Yagshimuradov faced Karol Celińskt for inaugural ACA Light Heavyweight Championship after the league was renamed, winning the bout and title via TKO in round fourth.[8]

On December 14, 2019 at ACA 103: Yagshimuradov vs. Butorin, Dovlet defended the AСA Light Heavyweight title against Alexey Butorin,[9][10] winning the fight via unanimous decison.[11][12]

In December 2020, Dovletdzhan signed a contract with the Bellator MMA.[13]

Dovletdzhan 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.[14] On March 26, it was announced that the bout would be moved to Bellator 257 on April 16.[15] He lost the bout via third-round technical knockout.[16]

Dovletdzhan faced Karl Albektsson at Bellator 268 on October 16, 2021, losing the bout via unanimous decision.[17]

Yagshimuradov was scheduled to face Tony Johnson at Bellator 277 on April 15, 2022.[18] However, due to an injury, Johnson was forced to pull out and was replaced by former Bellator Middleweight Champion Rafael Carvalho.[19] Dovletdzhan won the bout in the second round via TKO.[20][21][22]

Dovletdzhan faced Julius Anglickas at Bellator 292 on March 10, 2023.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24][25]

Dovletdzhan faced Maciej Różański on October 7, 2023 at Bellator 300.[26] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[27][28]