Magomed Bibulatov
Magomed Khasanovich Bibulatov (born August 22, 1988) is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting for ACA in the Bantamweight division.[1] He competed in the flyweight division in Ultimate Fighting Championship.[2][3] He is the former World Series of Fighting Flyweight Champion. He is the former ACA Bantamweight Champion.[4] He is ranked #1 in the ACA bantamweight rankings.[5]
| Magomed Bibulatov Магомед Бибулатов | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 22, 1988 Grozny, Chechen-Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Other names | Chaborz |
| Residence | Grozny, Chechnya, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Grozny, Chechnya, Russia Paris, France |
| Team | Akhmat Fight Club (current) Gladiator Fight Club (former) |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Bibulatov was born and raised in Achkhoy-Martan, Chechnya, Russia on August 22, 1988. He started to train karate at 6 years. After high school he went to Chechen State University for Law faculty.[6] Then he moved to France and trained at Gladiator Fight Club. When he had 5 win streak in European MMA organizations, he came back to Russia and started representing Fight Club Akhmat with Ramzan Kadyrov's help.[7]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Before joining the UFC Bibulatov amassed a record of 13-0 including wins against future UFC veteran Taylor Lapilus.
World Series of Fighting
Bibulatov faced Donavon Frelow [8] for the vacant flyweight title on October 7, 2015, at WSOF 24. He won the fight by unanimous decision and become a new WSOF flyweight champion.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Bibulatov made his promotional debut for the UFC at UFC 210 against Jenel Lausa. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]
Bibulatov faced John Moraga on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216.[10] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[11]
Bibulatov was scheduled to face Ulka Sasaki on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.[12] However, he was removed from the card due to back injury.[13]
Bibulatov faced promotional newcomer Rogério Bontorin on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144.[14] At weigh-ins, Bibulatov weighed one pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126 and was fined 20% of his purse to Bontorin.[15] Bibulatov lost the fight via split decision.[16]
On May 7, 2019, it was reported that Bibulatov was released by UFC and signed with Absolute Championship Akhmat.[17]
Absolute Championship Akhmat
As the first fight after his release from the UFC Bibulatov returned to ACA, facing Josiel Silva at ACA 100 on October 4, 2019. He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[18]
Next, he faced Nikita Chistyakov at ACA 107 on July 24, 2020. He won the fight via first-round technical knockout.[19]
Bibulatov faced Rodrigo Praia at ACA 112 on October 4, 2020. He won the fight via first-round knockout.[20]
Bibulatov faced reigning champ Daniel Oliveira on March 26, 2021, at ACA 120: Oliveira vs. Bibulatov for the ACA Bantamweight Championship. After winning the first 4 rounds, Bibulatov survived a flurry in the last round to secure a unanimous decision, also winning the title in the process.[21]
Bibulatov defended his title for the first time against Oleg Borisov at ACA 138 on March 27, 2022. He lost the bout and title via unanimous decision.[22]
Bibulatov faced Charles Henrique in his first bout post title reign on December 23, 2022, at ACA 150, winning the close bout via split decision.[23]
ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix
In the Quarter-finals of the 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix, Bibulatov faced Vazha Tsiptauri on August 11, 2023, at ACA 161, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
- Absolute Championship Akhmat
- ACA Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- World Series of Fighting
- WSOF Flyweight Championship (One time)[25]
- World Fighting Championship Akhmat
- WFCA Flyweight Championship (One time)
- Absolute Championship Berkut
- ACB Bantamweight Grand-Prix winner
Mixed martial arts record
| 23 matches | 20 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 20–3 | Vazha Tsiptauri | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 161: Gasanov vs Abdurakhmanov | August 11, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarter-Final. |
| Win | 19–3 | Charles Henrique | Decision (split) | ACA 150: Koshkin vs. Reznikov | December 23, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 18–3 | Oleg Borisov | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 138: Vagaev vs Gadzhidaudov | March 27, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | Lost the ACA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–2 | Daniel Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 120: Froes vs. Khasbulaev | March 26, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Won the ACA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–2 | Rodrigo Praia | KO (spinning back kick) | ACA 112: Oliveira vs. Dudaev | October 4, 2020 | 1 | 1:11 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 16–2 | Nikita Chistyakov | TKO (elbows and punches) | ACA 107: Emelianenko vs. Ismailov | July 24, 2020 | 1 | 3:36 | Moscow, Russia | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 15–2 | Josiel Silva | TKO (inside low kick) | ACA 100: Zhamaldaev vs. Froes 2 | October 4, 2019 | 2 | 2:40 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 14–2 | Rogério Bontorin | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | February 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
| Loss | 14–1 | John Moraga | KO (punch) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 1 | 1:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–0 | Jenel Lausa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 210 | April 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Buffalo, New York, United States | Bibulatov was deducted one point in round 2 due to a groin strike. |
| Win | 13–0 | Yunus Evloev | Submission (guillotine choke) | WFCA 30: Grand Prix Akhmat | October 4, 2016 | 2 | 0:40 | Grozny, Russia | Won the WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix. |
| Win | 12–0 | Giovanni Santos Jr. | TKO (punches) | WFCA 22: Grand Prix Akhmat | May 22, 2016 | 1 | N/A | Grozny, Russia | WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Win | 11–0 | Irmeson Cavalcante | Decision (unanimous) | WFCA 16: Grand Prix Akhmat | March 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 10–0 | Donavon Frelow | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 24 | October 7, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | Flyweight debut. Won the inaugural WSOF Flyweight Championship. Later vacated title. |
| Win | 9–0 | Eduardo Felipe | KO (punch) | WFCA 1 | March 14, 2015 | 1 | 1:30 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 8–0 | Olivier Pastor | Decision (unanimous) | Absolute Championship Berkut 10 | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 7–0 | Said Nurmagomedov | Decision (unanimous) | Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 9 | June 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | Won the ACB Bantamweight Grand Prix. |
| Win | 6–0 | Shamil Shakhbiev | Submission (armbar) | Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 7 | May 18, 2014 | 1 | 0:50 | Grozny, Russia | ACB Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Win | 5–0 | Taylor Lapilus | Decision (unanimous) | GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 4 | October 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Villepinte, France | |
| Win | 4–0 | Oscar Nave | Decision (unanimous) | WUFC 2013 | August 24, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Lamego, Portugal | |
| Win | 3–0 | Mickael Kanguichev | Submission (armbar) | WUFC 2013 | August 24, 2013 | 1 | 3:37 | Lamego, Portugal | |
| Win | 2–0 | Magomedrasul Omarov | Submission (triangle choke) | WUFC 2013 | August 24, 2013 | 1 | 3:08 | Lamego, Portugal | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mohamed Sadok | Submission (armbar) | GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 2 | June 8, 2013 | 1 | 3:36 | Villepinte, France |
See also
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