Adlan Amagov
Adlan Mairbekovich Amagov (Russian: Адлан Майрбекович Амагов; born October 30, 1986) is a Russian mixed martial artist and kickboxer of Chechen heritage, who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor from 2007-2014, Amagov also formerly competed for Strikeforce and is the former Unifight World Champion.
| Adlan Amagov | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1986 Sunzhensky District, Chechen–Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Other names | Borz, English: The Wolf Chechen Van Damme |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1] |
| Division | Light Heavyweight (2007 – 2011) Middleweight (2011 – 2012) Welterweight (2013 – 2014) |
| Reach | 1.93 m (76 in)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Fairfield, New Jersey, United States Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Team | Red Fury Fight Team Jackson's MMA AMA Fight Club |
| Trainer | Greg Jackson, Akhmed Musaev |
| Rank | National Master of Sports in Sambo |
| Years active | 2007–2013, 2016 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Originally from the small village of Sernovodsk in Chechnya, Amagov was raised in a war-torn country and in 1994 when he was eight years old, Amagov's school was destroyed. Eventually, he relocated to Moscow, where he began training in Combat Sambo with Fedor Emelianenko and Alexander Emelianenko. In June 2007, Amagov made the transition into mixed martial arts.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Amagov made his professional mixed martial arts debut in November 2007 in Russia. He lost his debut bout via submission, but soon amassed a record of 8-1-1 with most of his fights taking place in the ProFC promotion. His brothers Musa Amagov and Beslan Amagov are also professional MMA fighters.
Amagov drew considerable attention in 2010 when a video of his spinning hook kick knockout of Maskhat Akhmetov became popular on several MMA message boards and news sites.[3][4]
He is managed by Sam Kardan and Mike Constantino of MVC Management.
Strikeforce
In the summer of 2011, Adlan Amagov signed with Zuffa and made his U.S. debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III against Ron Stallings.[5] Amagov won the fight via split decision.
Amagov was successful in his second bout for Strikeforce as he defeated veteran Anthony Smith via KO in the first round at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers.
Following his two wins, Amagov made his debut on a main card at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine on January 7, 2012. He faced former EliteXC Middleweight Champion Robbie Lawler in the co-main event[6] and lost the fight via TKO (flying knee and punches) early in the first round.
Amagov returned to the promotion on August 18, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. He faced Keith Berry at the event[7] and won via TKO early in the first round after a side kick to the knee and punches on the ground.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On January 19, 2013, it was revealed that Amagov had signed to fight for the UFC.[8]
Amagov made his promotional and Welterweight debut against fellow newcomer and former Strikeforce veteran Chris Spång on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.[9] Amagov dominated the fight from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory.
Amagov faced TJ Waldburger on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166.[10] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Amagov was expected to face Jason High on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.[11] However, Amagov pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Beneil Dariush.[12] After more than a year of absence from the sport, BloodyElbow editor Karim Zidan stated that Amagov had "no interest" in returning to MMA, and that he wants to "watch his kids grow up and is tired of cutting weight".[13]
MMA return
In August 2016, it was announced that Amagov would return to MMA competition. He faced Jungle Fight champion Dirlei Broenstrup on August 21, 2016 in Russia and won the fight via submission in the first round.
Personal life
He is a devout sunni Muslim and has a wife and son.[14] On 5 June 2017, Amagov was involved in a violent altercation between rival Chechen business associates in Western Moscow that left two people dead and six others injured. Amagov was accused of stabbing another man in the chest during the encounter.[15][16]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  | ||
| Grappling | ||
| NAGA 2011 World Championship | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2011 Boca Raton, Florida  | -93kg |
| NAGA 2012 World Championship | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2012 Morristown, NJ | -84kg |
Championships and accomplishments
Unifight
- International Amateur Federation of Unifight
- Unifight World Champion
- Unifight Europe Champion
Grappling
- NAGA
- NAGA Championship 2nd Place 2011
- NAGA Championship 1st Place 2012
ARG (Army Hand-to-Hand Combat)
- Russian Union of Martial Arts
- Russian Medalist MVD in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 17 matches | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14–2–1 | Dirlei Broenstrup | Submission (armlock) | League S-70 - Plotforma 7th | August 21, 2016 | 1 | 2:18 | Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia | Return to Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Win | 13–2–1 | TJ Waldburger | KO (punches) | UFC 166 | October 19, 2013 | 1 | 3:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 12–2–1 | Chris Spång | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi | April 6, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Södermanland, Sweden | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 11–2–1 | Keith Berry | TKO (leg kick and punches) | Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman | August 18, 2012 | 1 | 0:48 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2–1 | Robbie Lawler | TKO (flying knee and punches) | Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine | January 7, 2012 | 1 | 1:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–1–1 | Anthony Smith | KO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers | November 18, 2011 | 1 | 2:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–1–1 | Ron Stallings | Decision (split) | Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III | July 22, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Evgeny Erokhin | TKO (head kick and punches) | Draka: Governor's Cup 2010 | December 18, 2010 | 1 | 2:28 | Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia | |
| Win | 7–1–1 | Aleksandar Radosavljevic | TKO (doctor stoppage) | ProFC: Union Nation Cup 8 | October 1, 2010 | 2 | 2:10 | Odessa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine | |
| Draw | 6–1–1 | Attila Vegh | Draw (unanimous) | APF: Azerbaijan vs. Europe | May 22, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Baku, Baku region, Azerbaijan | |
| Win | 6–1 | Shamil Tinagadjiev | Decision (unanimous) | ProFC: Commonwealth Cup | April 23, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia | |
| Win | 5–1 | Denys Liadovyi | TKO (punches) | ProFC: Union Nation Cup 5 | February 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:58 | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia | |
| Win | 4–1 | Maskhat Akhmetov | KO (spinning hook kick) | ProFC: Union Nation Cup 4 | December 19, 2009 | 1 | 0:17 | Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia | |
| Win | 3–1 | Gadzhimurad Antigulov | KO (punches) | ProFC: Union Nation Cup 2 | September 25, 2009 | 1 | 4:05 | Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia | |
| Win | 2–1 | Abbdullah Mahmud | Decision (unanimous) | ProFC: President Cup | October 25, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia | |
| Win | 1–1 | Ansar Chalangov | Decision (unanimous) | Perm Regional MMA Federation: MMA Professional Cup | April 25, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Perm, Perm Krai, Russia | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Oleksiy Oliynyk | Submission (ezekiel choke) | Perm Regional MMA Federation: MMA Professional Cup | November 23, 2007 | 1 | 1:00 | Perm, Perm Krai, Russia |
References
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- "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine". strikeforce.com. 2011-12-08. Archived from the original on 2012-01-03.
- "Yamanaka-de Randamie, Amagov-Berry added to 'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman'". mmajunkie.com. 2012-07-13. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16.
- "Amagov in UFC". fightnews.ru. 2013-01-19.
- "Adlan Amagov-Chris Spang added to UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. February 8, 2013.
- Staff (August 1, 2013). "Welterweights Adlan Amagov vs. T.J. Waldburger added to UFC 166". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- Staff. "UFC Fight Night 35 adds Amagov vs. High, Houston vs. Smith, Edwards vs. Nijem". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- Staff (2013-12-20). "Jason High announces he's fighting newcomer Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 35". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
- "Update". January 12, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- Abullah Khuzin. "Adlan Amagov: "it would be easier welterweight"". bloodandsweat.ru. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
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