Abusupiyan Magomedov

Abusupiyan Magomedov
BornAbusupiyan Magomedov Khydyvov
(1990-09-02) September 2, 1990
Argun, Checheno-Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesAbus
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2010–2015)
Middleweight (2016–present)
Reach78 in (198 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofDüsseldorf, Germany
TeamUFD Gym
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins28
By knockout14
By submission7
By decision7
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Abusupiyan Magomedov Khydyvov[2] (born September 2, 1990) is a Russian and German mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He previously competed in Professional Fighters League, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki and Final Fight Championship.

Background

Magomedov was born in Argun, Soviet Union (now Russia) into a Kumyk family. He trained in wrestling from childhood. The martial arts tradition in Dagestan and a personal affinity led him to dedicate himself to the sport. At the age of fifteen, he moved to Germany with his family. It wasn't a preferred move, but a necessary one. His mother suffered from an illness that could not be properly treated in his homeland, after she recovered from her illness, the family decided to stay permanently. In his new home, Magomedov expanded his martial arts skills by training in kickboxing, among other disciplines. At the age of twenty, he made his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

During the 2010–2017, Magomedov completing in regional Germany promotion. Magomedov has also fought with potential future UFC fighters Jessin Ayari and Andreas Stahl. He amassed a record of 19–3 record before signed with Professional Fighters League.[4]

Professional Fighters League

On his way to the tournament playoffs, Magomedov faced Danillo Villefort on July 5, 2018, at PFL 3. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[5] The second bout, Magomedov faced Anderson Gonçalves on August 16, 2018, at PFL 6. He won the fight via knockout in round one.[6]

The quarterfinal and semifinal bout took place on October 20, 2018, at PFL 10, Magomedov faced Gasan Umalatov in the quarterfinal and the bout ended via majority draw, but he advanced to the semifinals via first-round tiebreaker. Therefore, Magomedov faced Sadibou Sy in the semifinal and he won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

In the final, Magomedov faced Louis Taylor on December 31, 2018, at PFL 11. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[8]

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

After his win against Slaviša Simeunović at Elite MMA Championship 3 in Germany. In July 2019, it was reported that Magomedov signed with Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki.[9]

Due to health issues problems and the COVID-19 pandemic meant that his debut took place only a year later. Magomedov faced undefeated Cezary Kęsik on December 19, 2020, at KSW 57.[10] He won the fight in round two after choking Kęsik unconscious via a guillotine choke.[11]

In July 2021, Magomedov announced via social media that he was no longer a KSW roster.[12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On August 6, 2021, it was reported that Magomedov signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[13]

Magomedov was scheduled to face Gerald Meerschaert on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199.[14] However, Magomedov was forced to pull from the event due to visa issue and was replaced by Dustin Stoltzfus.[15]

Magomedov was scheduled to face Aliaskhab Khizriev on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33.[16] However, Magomedov pulled out for unknown reasons and was replaced by Denis Tiuliulin.[17]

In his promotional debut, Magomedov was scheduled to face Makhmud Muradov on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[18] However, Muradov withdrew due to injury was replaced by Dustin Stoltzfus.[19] He won the fight via technical knockout in a 19 second of round one.[20] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[21]

The bout with Gerald Meerschaert was scheduled for February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[22] However, Magomedov once again pulled out due to visa issues and the bout was scrapped.[23]

The bout between Magomedov and Muradov was scheduled on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.[24] However at the end of February, it was announced that Muradov had pulled out of the bout again.[25]

Magomedov faced Sean Strickland in the main event on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[26] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[27]

Replacing Nursulton Ruziboev, who withdrew for unknown reasons, Magomedov faced Caio Borralho on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[28] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Magomedov faced Warlley Alves on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.[30] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

Magomedov faced Brunno Ferreira on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308.[32] He won the fight via arm-triangle choke in round three.[33]

Magomedov faced Michel Pereira on April 26, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 66.[34] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

Magomedov is scheduled to face Joe Pyfer on October 4, 2025, at UFC 320.[36]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
35 matches 28 wins 6 losses
By knockout 14 2
By submission 8 2
By decision 6 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 28–6–1 Michel Pereira Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates April 26, 2025 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 27–6–1 Brunno Ferreira Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 308 October 26, 2024 3 3:14 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 26–6–1 Warlley Alves Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy May 18, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 25–6–1 Caio Borralho Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis November 4, 2023 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 25–5–1 Sean Strickland TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov July 1, 2023 2 4:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 25–4–1 Dustin Stoltzfus TKO (front kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa September 3, 2022 1 0:19 Paris, France Performance of the Night.
Win 24–4–1 Cezariusz Kęsik Technical Submission (guillotine choke) KSW 57 December 19, 2020 2 1:52 Łódź, Poland Submission of the Night.
Win 23–4–1 Slaviša Simeunović Submission (kimura) Elite MMA Championship 3 May 4, 2019 1 0:47 Dusseldorf, Germany
Loss 22–4–1 Louis Taylor KO (punch) PFL 11 (2018) December 31, 2018 1 0:33 New York City, New York, United States 2018 PFL Middleweight Tournament Final.
Win 22–3–1 Sadibou Sy Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2018) October 20, 2018 2 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States 2018 PFL Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
Draw 21–3–1 Gasan Umalatov Draw (majority) 2 5:00 2018 PFL Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Advances via first round tiebreaker.
Win 21–3 Anderson Gonçalves KO (punches) PFL 6 (2018) August 16, 2018 1 1:27 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 20–3 Danillo Villefort TKO (front kick to the body and punches) PFL 3 (2018) July 5, 2018 1 3:37 Washington, D.C., United States
Win 19–3 Dan Hope TKO (punches) Superior FC 18 September 16, 2017 1 2:15 Ludwigshafen, Germany Won the vacant Superior FC Middleweight Championship.
Win 18–3 Sergio Souza Submission (guillotine choke) Final Fight Championship 29 April 22, 2017 1 1:20 Ljubljana, Slovenia Catchweight (198 lb) bout.
Win 17–3 Aires Benrois Submission (guillotine choke) Superior FC 16 March 11, 2017 2 2:51 Darmstadt, Germany
Win 16–3 Mathias Schuck TKO (punch and elbow) Superior FC 15 October 29, 2016 1 0:53 Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany
Win 15–3 Ivica Trušček Submission (rear-naked choke) Final Fight Championship 26 September 23, 2016 2 4:50 Linz, Austria Catchweight (174 lb) bout.
Win 14–3 Raymond Jarman TKO (punches) Superior FC 14 May 21, 2016 1 N/A Düren, Germany Middleweight debut.
Loss 13–3 Mikkel Parlo Decision (unanimous) German MMA Championship 7 November 7, 2015 3 5:00 Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Catchweight (181 lb) bout.
Win 13–2 Manuel Garcia TKO (punches and knee) Merseburger Fight Night 8 October 30, 2015 1 0:40 Spergau, Germany
Win 12–2 Josip Artuković TKO (kick to the body and punches) Mix Fight Gala 18 June 5, 2015 1 1:10 Fulda, Germany
Win 11–2 Donovan Panayiotis TKO (punches) German MMA Championship 6 April 18, 2015 1 0:56 Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
Win 10–2 Rafał Błachuta Decision (unanimous) German MMA Championship 5 September 13, 2014 5 5:00 Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
Loss 9–2 Rafał Moks Submission (guillotine choke) German MMA Championship 4 July 6, 2013 1 2:53 Herne, Germany Lost the GMC Welterweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Andreas Birgels TKO (punches) Superior FC 13 June 1, 2013 1 4:44 Hamburg, Germany Won the Superior FC Welterweight Championship.
Loss 8–1 Andreas Stahl Submission (rear-naked choke) Heroes Fighting March 23, 2013 2 N/A Halmstad, Sweden
Win 8–0 Jessin Ayari TKO (punches) German MMA Championship 3 February 16, 2013 1 1:49 Herne, Germany Won the vacant GMC Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–0 David Rosmon Decision (unanimous) European MMA 1 September 15, 2012 3 5:00 Copenhagen, Denmark
Win 6–0 Gocha Smoyan TKO (doctor stoppage) Superior FC 7 November 26, 2011 2 0:15 Düren, Germany
Win 5–0 Bjorn Corsis TKO (doctor stoppage) Superior FC 6 September 17, 2011 2 1:28 Karlsruhe, Germany
Win 4–0 Igor Montes Decision (unanimous) Mix Fight Gala 11 November 27, 2010 2 5:00 Sindelfingen, Germany
Win 3–0 Fahd Jahri Decision (unanimous) Kiru: In the Spirit of the Knights May 29, 2010 2 5:00 Bitburg, Germany
Win 2–0 Sjobbe Clymans TKO (punches) Outsider Cup: Cage Fight Night 7 April 17, 2010 1 0:38 Koblenz, Germany
Win 1–0 Nicola di Loreto Submission (guillotine choke) Outsider Cup: Cage Fight Night 6 February 26, 2010 1 0:30 Bielefeld, Germany Welterweight debut.

See also

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