Russian mixed martial arts fighter
Gadzhimurad Antigulov (born January 1, 1987) is a Russian mixed martial artist who currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional since 2009, he has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), M-1 Global , and Absolute Championship Berkut , where he was a two-time light heavyweight champion.[ 4] [ 5]
Background
As wrestling is the national sport in Dagestan, Antigulov started training wrestling at the young age and transitioned to MMA when the sport was introduced to his country.[ 3]
He splits his training into two sessions per day. He starts with a run and then focuses on striking skills and wrestling on the second part of the morning training. A second training session will follow later of the day after a rest during the early afternoon.[ 3] He also train with American Top team for his fights.[ 2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Antigulov fought in the Russian circuit for 9 years,[ 6] and he was the two times light heavyweight champion for Absolute Championship Berkut .[ 4] [ 5] He amassed a record of 18-4 prior joining UFC.[ 6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Antigulov made his promotional debut on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 against Marcos Rogério de Lima . He took his first UFC win via a guillotine choke on 67 seconds into round one.[ 7] He earned the Performance of the Night bonus.[ 8]
Antigulov was expected to face Ed Herman at UFC 209 on March 4, 2017. The bout was removed due to Herman citing injury.[ 9]
On May 13, 2017, Antigulov faced Joachim Christensen at UFC 211 . He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in the first round.[ 10]
Antigulov was scheduled to face Ion Cuțelaba on November 4, 2017, at UFC 217 .[ 11] However, Antigulov pulled out of the fight on September 26 citing an injury,[ 12] and was replaced by newcomer Michał Oleksiejczuk .[ 13]
Antigulov was expected to face Aleksandar Rakić on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28 .[ 14] However, it was reported on February 7, 2018, that Antigulov was pulled from the fight, citing injury, as a result, the bout was cancelled.[ 15]
The bout with Ion Cuțelaba eventually took place on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30 .[ 16] Antigulov lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[ 17]
Antigulov was reported to face Sam Alvey on February 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 145 .[ 18] However, on January 25, 2019, it was reported that Alvey would face Jim Crute at UFC 234 instead.[ 19]
Antigulov was briefly linked to a bout to face newcomer Roman Dolidze on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149 .[ 20] However, Dolidze was replaced just days later for undisclosed reasons by Michał Oleksiejczuk .[ 21] Antigulov lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[ 22]
Antigulov was expected to face Ed Herman on November 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 163 .[ 23] However, on October 29, 2019, it was reported that he was pulled from the bout for undisclosed reason.[ 24]
Antigulov was scheduled to face Devin Clark on February 15, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 167 .[ 25] However, Antigulov was pulled from the event for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Dequan Townsend .[ 26]
Antigulov was scheduled to face Klidson Abreu on June 13, 2020, at UFC Kazakhstan.[ 27] However, the event for Kazakhstan was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 28]
Antigulov faced Paul Craig on July 26, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 14 .[ 29] He lost the fight via a triangle choke in round one.[ 30]
Antigulov faced Maxim Grishin on October 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 180 .[ 31] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[ 32]
On December 8, 2020, it was announced that the UFC had released him.[ 33]
Post-UFC career
As the first bout after the release Antigulov faced Vitor Petrino at UAE Warriors 22 on September 4, 2021.[ 34] He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout.[ 35]
Antigulov faced Viktor Vecherin on March 25, 2022, at AMC Fight Nights 110 . He won the bout via second-round TKO victory.[ 36]
Antigulov faced Evgeny Erokhin on November 3, 2023 at ACA 165 , losing the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round.[ 37]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB)
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
31 matches
20 wins
11 losses
By knockout
5
8
By submission
14
3
By decision
1
0
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
20–11
Ivan Shtyrkov
TKO (punches)
RCC 19
May 11, 2024
1
2:14
Yekaterinburg , Russia
Loss
20–10
Evgeny Erokhin
TKO (punches)
ACA 165
November 3, 2023
2
0:47
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Win
20–9
Viktor Vecherin
TKO (punches)
AMC Fight Nights 110
March 25, 2022
2
2:39
Astrakhan , Russia
Loss
19–9
Vitor Petrino
KO (punches)
UAE Warriors 22
September 4, 2021
2
3:36
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Loss
19–8
Maxim Grishin
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie
October 17, 2020
2
4:57
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Loss
19–7
Paul Craig
Submission (triangle choke)
UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till
July 26, 2020
1
2:06
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Loss
19–6
Michał Oleksiejczuk
KO (punch)
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik
April 20, 2019
1
0:44
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Loss
19–5
Ion Cuțelaba
TKO (punches and elbows)
UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
July 28, 2018
1
4:25
Calgary, Alberta , Canada
Win
19–4
Joachim Christensen
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 211
May 13, 2017
1
2:21
Dallas, Texas , United States
Win
18–4
Marcos Rogério de Lima
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2
November 19, 2016
1
1:07
São Paulo , Brazil
Performance of the Night.
Win
17–4
Muslim Makhmudov
Submission (rear-naked choke)
ACB 35
May 6, 2016
2
4:21
Tbilisi , Georgia
Defended the ACB Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
16–4
Jorge Luis Bezerra
TKO (punches)
ACB 27
December 20, 2015
1
2:00
Dushanbe , Tajikistan
Non-title bout.
Win
15–4
Cassio Barbosa de Oliveira
TKO (punches)
ACB 20
June 14, 2015
1
0:12
Sochi , Russia
Non-title bout.
Win
14–4
Artur Astakhov
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Union MMA Pro 2015
February 21, 2015
1
0:33
Krasnodar , Russia
Win
13–4
Hracho Darpinyan
Decision (unanimous)
ACB 11: Day 2
November 15, 2014
3
5:00
Grozny , Russia
Non-title bout; Darpinyan missed weight (207 lb).
Win
12–4
Ruslan Khaskhanov
TKO (punches)
ACB 9
June 22, 2014
1
3:53
Grozny , Russia
Won the 2014 ACB Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and the inaugural ACB Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
11–4
Nikolai Boyarczuk
Submission (guillotine choke)
ACB 7
May 18, 2014
1
0:42
Grozny , Russia
2014 ACB Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
10–4
Mikhail Bureshkin
Submission (rear-naked choke)
ACB 6
April 20, 2014
1
1:47
Grozny , Russia
2014 ACB Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win
9–4
Ilya Kolodyazhny
TKO (punches)
ACB 3
March 16, 2014
1
0:47
Grozny , Russia
2014 ACB Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Round of 16.
Win
8–4
Roman Ishchenko
Submission (anaconda choke)
Oplot Challenge 96
January 18, 2014
1
1:25
Kharkov , Ukraine
Win
7–4
Muslim Tutaev
Submission (armbar)
Versia FC 2
December 31, 2013
1
0:35
Pyatigorsk , Russia
Win
6–4
Magomed Sharudinov
Submission (kneebar)
1
2:24
Loss
5–4
Reinaldo da Silva
Submission (armbar)
Legion Fight 14
April 27, 2013
1
2:55
Taganrog , Russia
Loss
5–3
Viktor Nemkov
Submission (guillotine choke)
M-1 Challenge 36
December 8, 2012
1
1:30
Mytishchi , Russia
Loss
5–2
Abdul-Kerim Edilov
TKO (punches)
Dictator FC 1
June 28, 2012
1
2:28
Moscow , Russia
Win
5–1
Jevgenij Lapin
Submission (armbar)
ProFC 35
October 7, 2011
1
1:45
Rostov-on-Don , Russia
Return to Light Heavyweight. 2011 ProFC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win
4–1
Igor Savelyev
Submission (guillotine choke)
Boets Cup 2011
August 12, 2011
1
0:58
Sochi , Russia
Won the Boets Cup Heavyweight Tournament.
Win
3–1
Artur Korchemny
Submission (armbar)
1
0:42
Boets Cup Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
2–1
Igor Sliusarchuk
Submission (armbar)
1
0:25
Return to Heavyweight. Boets Cup Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
1–1
Sergey Filimonov
Submission (guillotine choke)
M-1 Selection 2011: European Tournament
April 1, 2011
2
0:51
Makhachkala , Russia
Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss
0–1
Adlan Amagov
KO (punches)
ProFC 9
September 25, 2009
1
4:05
Rostov-on-Don , Russia
Heavyweight debut.
[ 38]
See also
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