Damir Amangeldyevich Ismagulov (Kazakh: Дамир Амангельдыұлы Исмагулов; born February 3, 1991) is a Russian-Kazakhstani mixed martial artist, who competes in the Lightweight division. He has previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was the former M-1 Global lightweight champion.

Damir Ismagulov
BornDamir Amangeldyevich Ismagulov
(1991-02-03) February 3, 1991 (age 33)
Orenburg, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (nowadays Orenburg Oblast, Russia)
NationalityRussian
Kazakhstani
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)[1]
DivisionLightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out ofAtyrau, Kazakhstan
TeamTiger Muay Thai/ Fighter Gym/ New Stream / Storm Fight Team / Boets MMA[2]
TrainerIgor Funtikov
RankMaster of Sports in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins26
By knockout13
By submission1
By decision12
Losses3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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As a child, he played football, was fond of horseback riding, tried himself in track and field athletics. Subsequently, he moved to Orenburg for permanent residence, enrolling in the Institute of Physical Culture and Sports of the Orenburg State Pedagogical University. As a student, he was engaged in various types of martial arts, fulfilled the standards of a master of sports in universal combat and in army hand-to-hand combat. Since 2011, he practised MMA at the amateur level. In 2014, after winning the Russian Cup, he was awarded the title of Master of Sports in mixed martial arts. Ismagulov is a practising Muslim and is ethnic Kazakh.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

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M-1 Global

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Ismagulov was M-1 Global lightweight champion after beating Maxim Divnich in the title bout. After defending the M-1 Lightweight Championship twice, defeating such fighters as Raul Tutarauli and Artem Damkovsky,[4][5][6][7] he signed a contract with the UFC.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Ismagulov made promotional debut on December 2, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa against Alex Gorgees.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Ismagulov faced Joel Álvarez on February 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Ismagulov faced Thiago Moisés on August 31, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 157.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Ismagulov faced Rafael Alves on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Ismagulov was expected to face Magomed Mustafaev on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267.[17] However at the weigh-ins, Ismagulov came in at 163.5 pounds, missing weight by 7.5 pounds, the bout was subsequently cancelled by the UFC.[18]

Ismagulov faced Guram Kutateladze on June 18, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 37.[19] He won the close bout via split decision.[20]

Ismagulov faced Arman Tsarukyan on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

On January 1, 2023, Ismagulov announced his retirement on Instagram, citing 'circumstances and health problems'.[23] On January 29, Damir revealed that according to his contract with the UFC, he had one more fight left, so he decided to fight as agreed.[24]

Ismagulov faced Grant Dawson on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[25] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[26]

On July 20, 2023, it was announced that Ismagulov had completed his contract and was not renewed.[27]

Post UFC

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Ismagulov was scheduled to face Adriano Martins on September 21, 2024 at "Alash Pride FC 100".[28] However, Martins pulled out for unknown reasons and was replaced by Oberdan Tenório on short notice. Ismagulov won the fight via a spinning kick knockout in the first round.[29]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
29 matches 26 wins 3 losses
By knockout 13 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 12 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 26–3 Oberdan Tenório KO (spinning back kick) Alash Pride 100 September 21, 2024 1 2:12 Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Win 25–3 Dimitry Klimov Decision (unanimous) Hardcore MMA 93: Brandão vs. Kasimbay July 13, 2024 3 5:00 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Loss 24–3 Grant Dawson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov July 1, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 24–2 Arman Tsarukyan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland December 17, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24–1 Guram Kutateladze Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett June 18, 2022 3 5:00 Austin, Texas, United States Originally announced as a majority decision due to a miscalculation in scores.
Win 23–1 Rafael Alves Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 22–1 Thiago Moisés Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang August 31, 2019 3 5:00 Shenzhen, China
Win 21–1 Joel Álvarez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos February 23, 2019 3 5:00 Prague, Czech Republic
Win 20–1 Alex Gorgees Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa December 2, 2018 3 5:00 Adelaide, Australia
Win 19–1 Artem Damkovsky TKO (hand injury) M-1 Challenge 94 June 15, 2018 1 3:53 Orenburg, Russia Defended the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship.
Win 18–1 Raul Tutarauli Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 88 February 22, 2018 5 5:00 Moscow, Russia Defended the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship.
Win 17–1 Rogério Matias da Conceição Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 85 November 10, 2017 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Non-title bout.
Win 16–1 Maxim Divnich TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 78 May 26, 2017 5 4:47 Orenburg, Russia Won the vacant M-1 Global Lightweight Championship.
Win 15–1 Morgan Heraud TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 74 February 18, 2017 3 1:31 Saint Petersburg, Russia Catchweight (159 lb) bout.
Win 14–1 Murat Bakhtorazov TKO (punches) Alash Pride FC: Zhekpe Zhek December 15, 2016 1 3:52 Almaty, Kazakhstan Won the Alash Pride FC Lightweight Tournament.
Win 13–1 Aibek Nurseit TKO (punches) 1 4:03 Alash Pride FC Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 12–1 Temirlan Aysadilov TKO (punches) 2 2:49 Alash Pride FC Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 11–1 Rubenilton Pereira Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 72 November 18, 2016 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Catchweight (161 lb) bout. Fight of the Night.
Win 10–1 Ilias Chyngyzbek Decision (unanimous) Naiza FC 6 September 16, 2016 5 5:00 Aktau, Kazakhstan Catchweight (161 lb) bout.
Win 9–1 Raul Tutarauli TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 66 May 27, 2016 3 3:49 Orenburg, Russia Fight of the Night.
Win 8–1 Vyacheslav Ten Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Challenge 65 April 8, 2016 1 2:31 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 7–1 Gennady Sysoev TKO (submission to punches) Scythian Gold: MMA Fight Night March 4, 2016 3 N/A Orenburg, Russia
Win 6–1 Javier Fuentes TKO (punches) OMMAF: Scythian Gold 2015 November 21, 2015 1 N/A Orenburg, Russia
Loss 5–1 Ramazan Esenbaev Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 61 September 20, 2015 3 5:00 Nazran, Russia
Win 5–0 Pedro Eugenio Granjo TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 59 July 3, 2015 1 2:53 Astana, Kazakhstan Cachtweight (156.5 lb) bout; Ismagulov missed weight.
Win 4–0 Sergei Andreev Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 57 May 2, 2015 3 5:00 Orenburg, Russia
Win 3–0 Faud Aliev Decision (unanimous) Kazakhstan MMA Federation: Battle of Nomads 3 April 11, 2015 3 5:00 Oral, Kazakhstan
Win 2–0 Eldar Magomedov TKO (punches) Kazakhstan MMA Federation: Battle of Nomads 2 November 30, 2014 1 4:32 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 1–0 David Bácskai TKO (punches) OMMAF: Scythian Gold 2014 October 18, 2014 1 3:57 Orenburg, Russia Lightweight debut.

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Kickboxing record

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Professional Kickboxing record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2024-03-06 Loss   Eduard Vartanyan Nashe Delo 82 Saint Petersburg, Russia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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