Murad Zeinulabidov
Murad Zeinulabidov (Russian: Мурад Зейнулабидов) (born October 24, 1990) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the ACA. From January 2021 to October 2021, Fight Matrix had him ranked as the #9 flyweight in the world.[1]
| Murad Zeinulabidov | |
|---|---|
| Born | Мурад Зейнулабидов October 24, 1990 Dagestan, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Fighting out of | Makhachkala, Russia |
| Team | DagFighter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 12 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Starting his career in 2011, Murad compiled a 18–3 record fighting in a variety of regional Russian promotions, such as ACA and Fight Nights Global.[2] Murad also participated in as part of a cultural program organized with the participation of folklore groups from Russia and Portugal. This event was supported by the Federal Agency "Rossotrudnichestvo", which takes part in organizing and holding events of a sports and cultural nature. He won the bout against Hicham Rachid via first-minute anaconda choke, for which he was awarded a letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia for his participation in measures to strengthen friendly relations between the two countries.[3]
Absolute Championship Akhmat
Murad made his return to ACA on January 26, 2019 at ACA 91: Agujev vs. Silvério against Ruslan Abiltarov. He won the bout via first round knockout.[4]
Murad faced Rasul Albaskhanov on January 26, 2019 at ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev. He won the bout via 2nd round submission.[5]
Murad faced Maycon Silvan on November 6, 2020 at ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[6]
Mixed martial arts record
| 24 matches | 21 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 12 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 21–3 | Maycon Silvan | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev | November 6, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 20–3 | Rasul Albaskhanov | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev | February 21, 2020 | 2 | 3:48 | Krasnodar, Russia | |
| Win | 19–3 | Ruslan Abiltarov | KO (punches) | ACA 91: Agujev vs. Silvério | January 26, 2019 | 1 | 1:13 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 18–3 | Pedro Nobre | Decision (unanimous) | WFCA 51: Battle on Volga 4 | August 23, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Ulyanovsk, Russia | |
| Loss | 17–3 | Azam Gaforov | Decision (unanimous) | WFCA 45 | February 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 17–2 | Dias Erengaipov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Akhmat Fight Show 35 | April 1, 2017 | 1 | 3:25 | Astana, Kazakhstan | Return to Flyweight. |
| Win | 16–2 | Ze Wu | Submission (brabo choke) | WLF E.P.I.C. 7 | August 20, 2016 | 1 | 2:20 | Zhengzhou, China | |
| Win | 15–2 | Hicham Rachid | Submission (anaconda) | Showfight 32 | May 16, 2016 | 1 | 0:58 | Estoril, Portugal | |
| Win | 14–2 | Shamil Shakhbulatov | Submission (triangle choke) | MMA Cup Moscow: Big Final | November 28, 2015 | 1 | 0:56 | Moscow, Russia | Flyweight bout. |
| Win | 13–2 | Alexey Naumov | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fight Nights Global 42 | October 23, 2015 | 1 | 1:50 | St. Petersburg, Russia | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Win | 12–2 | Eldar Tolagatov | TKO (punches) | Pankration Cup Of Teberda 2015 | April 12, 2015 | 2 | 1:05 | Teberda, Russia | |
| Loss | 11–2 | Filip Macek | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ACB 14: Grand Prix 2015 | February 28, 2015 | 3 | 0:55 | Grozny, Russia | Tournament Championship. |
| Win | 11–1 | Aleksandr Lunga | Decision (Unanimous) | New Stream: Russia vs. The World | October 31, 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 10–1 | Hasan Atagayev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Sochi Fighting Championship | August 28, 2014 | 1 | 2:22 | Sochi, Russia | |
| Win | 9–1 | Mika Hamalainen | Submission (triangle armbar) | Helsinki Fight Night | June 14, 2014 | 1 | 4:07 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Win | 8–1 | Ibragim Mazhiev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ACB 4: Grand Prix Berkut 2014 | March 30, 2014 | 1 | 4:11 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Sergej Grecicho | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Oplot Challenge 86 | November 2, 2013 | 2 | 3:41 | Kharkov, Ukraine | |
| Win | 7–0 | Maksim Marchenko | TKO (punches) | Tech-KREP FC: Battle Of Stars 2 | June 16, 2013 | 1 | 2:00 | Makhachkala, Russia | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 6–0 | Vagiz Ismagilov | Submission (triangle choke) | ProFC 48: East/West | April 24, 2013 | 1 | 2:00 | Sterlitamak, Russia | |
| Win | 5–0 | Aidarbek Kabylov | Decision (Unanimous) | Pride Of Caucasus 2012 | September 23, 2012 | 1 | 2:00 | Khasavyurt, Russia | |
| Win | 4–0 | Yuri Svincov | TKO (punches) | Derbent FC 3 | July 13, 2012 | 1 | 0:49 | Magaramkent, Russia | |
| Win | 3–0 | Asker Baragunov | Submission (choke) | WBO: Pirog vs. Ishida | May 1, 2012 | 2 | 0:41 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 2–0 | Aleksandr Lunga | KO (punch) | WMMAF: WMAC 2011 Finals | October 9, 2011 | 1 | 0:24 | Yalta, Ukraine | |
| Win | 1–0 | Vartan Asatryan | Submission (triangle choke) | WMMAF: WMAC 2011 Semifinals | October 8, 2011 | 1 | 0:00 | Yalta, Ukraine | Bantamweight debut. |
References
- "Murad Zeinulabidov". Fight Matrix. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- Sherdog.com. "Murad Zeinulabidov". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- "Dagestani Murad Zeynalabidov won the mixed martial arts tournament in Portugal". riadagestan.ru. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- "ACA 91: AGUJEW VS. SILVERIO RESULTS". ACA. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- "ACA 104: VAKHAEV VS GONCHAROV – RESULTS". ACA. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- "ACA 113: KEREFOV VS GADZHIEV 2 – RESULTS". ACA. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- Sherdog.com. "Murad Zeinulabidov". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.