Rashid Magomedgadzhievich Magomedov (Russian: Рашид Магомедгаджиевич Магомедов; born May 14, 1984) is a Russian mixed martial artist. He is a former amateur Light heavyweight and Middleweight boxer, and competed at the lightweight mixed martial artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[1] Magomedov is also a former M-1 Global welterweight champion.

Rashid Magomedov
BornRashid Magomedgadzhievich Magomedov
(1984-05-14) May 14, 1984 (age 40)[1]
Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Native nameРашид Магомедов
Other namesHighlander (Gorets; English: Goretz)
Brazilian Killer, Mr. Humble
ResidenceMakhachkala, Dagestan[1]
NationalityRussian
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)[1]
173 lb (78 kg; 12.4 st) (walk around weight)[2]
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach70+12 in (179 cm)[3]
StyleBoxing
Fighting out ofMakhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
TeamGorets MMA[1]
Red Fury Fight Team
Team Takedown
American Top Team
TrainerWrestling: Ramazan Magomedov
Sambo: Shamil Alibatyrov
MMA: Sukhrab Magomedov, Musail Alaudinov
RankMaster of Sports in Boxing[4][5]
Master of Sports in Hand-to-hand combat[4][5]
National Master of Sports in Combat Sambo[5]
National Master of Sports in Army hand-to-hand fight[5]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins24
By knockout10
By submission1
By decision13
Losses6
By decision6
Draws1
Other information
UniversityDagestani State Agricultural Academy
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Early life

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Magomedov was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan. During his childhood Magomedov engaged in various types of martial arts including karate, boxing, and kickboxing winning national competitions in each discipline. Magomedov entered military service and competed in martial arts competitions and in 2004 won the title of Master of Sports in the hand-to-hand fighting category. After Magomedov's period of army service he trained in Combat Sambo.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

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M-1 Global

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Magomedov was scheduled to challenge Shamil Zavurov for the M-1 Welterweight championship at M-1 Challenge XXX: Shamil Zavurov vs. Yasubey Enomoto II on December 9, 2011.[7] The fight, however, was postponed.

Magomedov had the chance to edit a wikipedia page and liked it so much that he wanted to become a champion. He did a lot of work editing pages like this and currently hopes that no one will change this.

Magomedov faced Alexander Yakovlev on November 15, 2012, at M-1 Challenge 35.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Magomedov made his UFC debut against fellow promotional newcomer Anthony Rocco Martin in a lightweight bout on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169.[9] After surviving a tight arm bar submission attempt by Martin in the first round, he rallied to win the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).

In his second fight, Magomedov faced Rodrigo Damm on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Magomedov faced Elias Silvério on December 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 58.[11] After winning the first two rounds, he won the fight via TKO in the third round after dropping Silvério with a stiff left hook and following up with punches, becoming the first man to beat Silvério.

Magomedov faced Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 77 on November 7, 2015.[12] He dominated the three rounds and won via unanimous decision.[13]

Magomedov was expected to face Chris Wade on May 8, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 87.[14] However, Magomedov pulled out of the bout on March 7 due to a knee injury. He was replaced by Rustam Khabilov.[15]

Magomedov faced Beneil Dariush on November 5, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.[16] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Magomedov faced Bobby Green on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24.[18] He won the fight via split decision.[19]

Professional Fighters League

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PFL Season 2018

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On August 20, 2017, it was reported Magomedov had parted ways with the UFC as the two sides had failed to renegotiate a contract. He signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and took part in the promotion's Lightweight Grand Prix.[20]

In his first fight in the tournament, Magomedov faced Luiz Firmino on August 2, 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Magomedov then fought twice at PFL 9 on October 13, 2018. In the quarterfinals, he fought Will Brooks to a draw but advanced via first round tiebreaker. He then faced Thiago Tavares in the semifinals and won via TKO in the second round. Magomedov then faced Natan Schulte in the finals at PFL 11 on December 31, 2018. He lost the back-and-forth bout by unanimous decision.[21]

PFL Season 2019

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Magomedov started the regular season against Loik Radzhabov at PFL 2 on May 23, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

In the second regular season bout he faced Nate Andrews at PFL 5 on July 25, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision but advanced to playoffs.[22]

In the first playoff fight, Magomedov faced Akhmed Aliev at PFL 8 on October 17, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was eliminated from the season.[22]

Absolute Championship Akhmat

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After two seasons in the PFL, Magomedov signed a contract with the Absolute Championship Akhmat. He was initially expected to make his debut against Eduard Vartanyan at ACA 108 on August 8, 2020, but was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury.[22]

He made his promotional debut against Artiom Damkovsky at ACA 113 on November 6, 2020.[22] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Rashid faced Mukhamed Kokov on March 26, 2021, at ACA 120: Oliveira vs. Bibulatov. He won a close bout via split decision.[24]

Rashid faced Alexander Sarnavskiy on September 24, 2021, at ACA 129: Sarnavskiy vs. Magomedov. He lost the close bout via split decision.[25]

Rashid faced Ali Bagov in the semi-finals of the Lightweight Grand Prix on July 22, 2022, at ACA 141. The bout ended in a no contest after the president of ACA, Mairbek Khasiev, stopped the bout after the fourth round due to inactivity from both fighters.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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  • M-1 Global
    • M-1 Global Welterweight Championship (One time)
    • Two successful title defenses

Sambo

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  • Russian Combat Sambo Federation
    • Dagestan Combat Sambo Championships Runner-up.

Hand-to-hand combat

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  • Russian Union of Martial Arts
    • Russian National Champion of Army Hand-to-hand Combat.
  • Russian Union of Martial Arts
    • Russian National Hand-to-hand Champion.

Kickboxing

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  • Russian Kickboxing Federation (RKF)
    • Russian Nationals 2006 - bronze medalist - 70 kg.[27]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
33 matches 25 wins 6 losses
By knockout 10 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 14 6
Draws 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
NC 25–6–1 (1) Ali Bagov NC (lack of activity) ACA 141: Froes vs. Suleymanov July 22, 2022 4 5:00 Sochi, Russia ACA Lightweight Grand Prix Quarter-finals. Both fighters disqualified for lack of activity.
Loss 25–6–1 Alexander Sarnavskiy Decision (split) ACA 129: Sarnavskiy vs. Magomedov September 24, 2021 5 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 25–5–1 Mukhamed Kokov Decision (split) ACA 120: Oliveira vs. Bibulatov March 26, 2021 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 24–5–1 Artiom Damkovsky Decision (unanimous) ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev November 6, 2020 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss 23–5–1 Akhmet Aliev Decision (unanimous) PFL 8 (2019) October 17, 2019 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinal bout.
Loss 23–4–1 Nate Andrews Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 (2019) July 25, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 2019 PFL Lightweight Second Round.
Win 23–3–1 Loik Radzhabov Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2019) May 23, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States 2019 PFL Lightweight Opening Round.
Loss 22–3–1 Natan Schulte Decision (unanimous) PFL 11 (2018) December 31, 2018 5 5:00 New York City, New York, United States 2018 PFL Lightweight Tournament Finals.
Win 22–2–1 Thiago Tavares TKO (punches) PFL 9 (2018) October 13, 2018 2 3:36 Long Beach, California, United States 2018 PFL Lightweight Semifinal bout.
Draw 21–2–1 Will Brooks Draw (unanimous) 2 5:00 2018 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinal bout. Advanced via first round tiebreaker.
Win 21–2 Luiz Firmino Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 (2018) August 2, 2018 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 20–2 Bobby Green Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis April 15, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 19–2 Beneil Dariush Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson November 5, 2016 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 19–1 Gilbert Burns Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 November 7, 2015 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 18–1 Elias Silvério TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway December 20, 2014 3 4:57 Barueri, Brazil
Win 17–1 Rodrigo Damm Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 2014 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 16–1 Anthony Rocco Martin Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 2014 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 15–1 Alexander Yakovlev Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 35 November 15, 2012 5 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia Defended the M-1 Global Welterweight Championship.
Win 14–1 Yasubey Enomoto Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 31 March 16, 2012 5 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia Won the M-1 Global Welterweight Championship.
Win 13–1 Aurel Pirtea Decision (unanimous) WMAC - Finals October 9, 2011 2 5:00 Yalta, Russia
Win 12–1 Mikel Cortes TKO (doctor stoppage) WMAC - Semifinals October 8, 2011 2 5:00 Yalta, Russia
Win 11–1 Uriy Nazarec Submission (rear-naked choke) WMAC - Quarterfinals October 7, 2011 1 N/A Yalta, Russia
Win 10–1 Rafal Moks TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 23: Guram vs. Grishin March 5, 2011 1 2:05 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 9–1 Igor Araújo Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 21: Guram vs. Garner October 28, 2010 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 8–1 Dan Hope KO (punch) Sambo-70 / M-1 Global - Sochi Open European Championships July 10, 2010 1 0:57 Sochi, Russia
Loss 7–1 Magomedrasul Khasbulaev Decision (split) M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Round 2 April 10, 2010 3 5:00 Kyiv, Ukraine
Win 7–0 Alexei Nazarov TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 20: 2009 Finals December 3, 2009 3 4:33 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 6–0 Shamil Zavurov Decision (split) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9 November 11, 2009 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 5–0 Magomedrasul Khasbulaev Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 5 July 2, 2009 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 4–0 Yusup Islamov TKO (punches) MFT - Battle on the Volga 2 May 7, 2009 1 1:22 Volgograd, Russia
Win 3–0 Bagavdin Gadzhimuradov TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 1 March 13, 2009 2 1:37 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 2–0 Valeriv Chernousov KO (punch) Gladiators 2 November 1, 2008 2 1:58 Ufa, Russia
Win 1–0 Vladimir Vladimirov TKO (punches) MFU - Mix Fight Ufa June 12, 2008 1 3:40 Ufa, Russia

See also

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References

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