Magomed Bibulatov
Магомед Бибулатов
Born (1988-08-22) August 22, 1988
Grozny, Chechen-Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesChaborz
ResidenceGrozny, Chechnya, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Flyweight
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Fighting out ofGrozny, Chechnya, Russia
Paris, France
TeamAkhmat Fight Club (current)
Gladiator Fight Club (former)
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins20
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision10
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Magomed Khasanovich Bibulatov (born August 22, 1988) is a Russian mixed martial artist currently fighting for ACA in the Bantamweight division.[1] He competed in the flyweight division in Ultimate Fighting Championship.[2][3] He is the former World Series of Fighting Flyweight Champion. He is the former ACA Bantamweight Champion.[4] He is ranked #1 in the ACA bantamweight rankings.[5]

Background

Bibulatov was born and raised in Achkhoy-Martan, Chechnya, Russia on August 22, 1988. He started to train karate at 6 years. After high school he went to Chechen State University for Law faculty.[6] Then he moved to France and trained at Gladiator Fight Club. When he had 5 win streak in European MMA organizations, he came back to Russia and started representing Fight Club Akhmat with Ramzan Kadyrov's help.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Before joining the UFC Bibulatov amassed a record of 13-0 including wins against future UFC veteran Taylor Lapilus.

World Series of Fighting

Bibulatov faced Donavon Frelow [8] for the vacant flyweight title on October 7, 2015, at WSOF 24. He won the fight by unanimous decision and become a new WSOF flyweight champion.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bibulatov made his promotional debut for the UFC at UFC 210 against Jenel Lausa. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

Bibulatov faced John Moraga on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216.[10] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[11]

Bibulatov was scheduled to face Ulka Sasaki on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.[12] However, he was removed from the card due to back injury.[13]

Bibulatov faced promotional newcomer Rogério Bontorin on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144.[14] At weigh-ins, Bibulatov weighed one pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126 and was fined 20% of his purse to Bontorin.[15] Bibulatov lost the fight via split decision.[16]

On May 7, 2019, it was reported that Bibulatov was released by UFC and signed with Absolute Championship Akhmat.[17]

Absolute Championship Akhmat

As the first fight after his release from the UFC Bibulatov returned to ACA, facing Josiel Silva at ACA 100 on October 4, 2019. He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[18]

Next, he faced Nikita Chistyakov at ACA 107 on July 24, 2020. He won the fight via first-round technical knockout.[19]

Bibulatov faced Rodrigo Praia at ACA 112 on October 4, 2020. He won the fight via first-round knockout.[20]

Bibulatov faced reigning champ Daniel Oliveira on March 26, 2021, at ACA 120: Oliveira vs. Bibulatov for the ACA Bantamweight Championship. After winning the first 4 rounds, Bibulatov survived a flurry in the last round to secure a unanimous decision, also winning the title in the process.[21]

Bibulatov defended his title for the first time against Oleg Borisov at ACA 138 on March 27, 2022. He lost the bout and title via unanimous decision.[22]

Bibulatov faced Charles Henrique in his first bout post title reign on December 23, 2022, at ACA 150, winning the close bout via split decision.[23]

ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix

In the Quarter-finals of the 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix, Bibulatov faced Vazha Tsiptauri on August 11, 2023, at ACA 161, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches 20 wins 3 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 5 0
By decision 10 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 20–3 Vazha Tsiptauri Decision (unanimous) ACA 161: Gasanov vs Abdurakhmanov August 11, 2023 5 5:00 Moscow, Russia 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarter-Final.
Win 19–3 Charles Henrique Decision (split) ACA 150: Koshkin vs. Reznikov December 23, 2022 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss 18–3 Oleg Borisov Decision (unanimous) ACA 138: Vagaev vs Gadzhidaudov March 27, 2022 5 5:00 Grozny, Russia Lost the ACA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 18–2 Daniel Oliveira Decision (unanimous) ACA 120: Froes vs. Khasbulaev March 26, 2021 5 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Won the ACA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 17–2 Rodrigo Praia KO (spinning back kick) ACA 112: Oliveira vs. Dudaev October 4, 2020 1 1:11 Grozny, Russia
Win 16–2 Nikita Chistyakov TKO (elbows and punches) ACA 107: Emelianenko vs. Ismailov July 24, 2020 1 3:36 Moscow, Russia Return to Bantamweight.
Win 15–2 Josiel Silva TKO (inside low kick) ACA 100: Zhamaldaev vs. Froes 2 October 4, 2019 2 2:40 Grozny, Russia
Loss 14–2 Rogério Bontorin Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 2019 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Brazil
Loss 14–1 John Moraga KO (punch) UFC 216 October 7, 2017 1 1:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–0 Jenel Lausa Decision (unanimous) UFC 210 April 8, 2017 3 5:00 Buffalo, New York, United States Bibulatov was deducted one point in round 2 due to a groin strike.
Win 13–0 Yunus Evloev Submission (guillotine choke) WFCA 30: Grand Prix Akhmat October 4, 2016 2 0:40 Grozny, Russia Won the WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix.
Win 12–0 Giovanni Santos Jr. TKO (punches) WFCA 22: Grand Prix Akhmat May 22, 2016 1 N/A Grozny, Russia WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 11–0 Irmeson Cavalcante Decision (unanimous) WFCA 16: Grand Prix Akhmat March 12, 2016 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 10–0 Donavon Frelow Decision (unanimous) WSOF 24 October 7, 2015 5 5:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Flyweight debut. Won the inaugural WSOF Flyweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win 9–0 Eduardo Felipe KO (punch) WFCA 1 March 14, 2015 1 1:30 Grozny, Russia
Win 8–0 Olivier Pastor Decision (unanimous) Absolute Championship Berkut 10 October 4, 2014 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia
Win 7–0 Said Nurmagomedov Decision (unanimous) Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 9 June 22, 2014 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia Won the ACB Bantamweight Grand Prix.
Win 6–0 Shamil Shakhbiev Submission (armbar) Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 7 May 18, 2014 1 0:50 Grozny, Russia ACB Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 5–0 Taylor Lapilus Decision (unanimous) GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 4 October 12, 2013 3 5:00 Villepinte, France
Win 4–0 Oscar Nave Decision (unanimous) WUFC 2013 August 24, 2013 2 5:00 Lamego, Portugal
Win 3–0 Mickael Kanguichev Submission (armbar) WUFC 2013 August 24, 2013 1 3:37 Lamego, Portugal
Win 2–0 Magomedrasul Omarov Submission (triangle choke) WUFC 2013 August 24, 2013 1 3:08 Lamego, Portugal
Win 1–0 Mohamed Sadok Submission (armbar) GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 2 June 8, 2013 1 3:36 Villepinte, France

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See also

References

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