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'''Adlan Mairbekovich Amagov''' ({{lang-ru|Адлан Майрбекович Амагов}}; born October 30, 1986) is a Russian [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and [[kickboxing|kickboxer]], who most recently competed in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. A professional competitor from 2007–2014, Amagov also formerly competed for [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] and is the former [[Unifight|Unifight World Champion]].
'''Adlan Mairbekovich Amagov''' ({{langx|ru|Адлан Майрбекович Амагов}}; born 30 October 1986) is a Russian former [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and [[kickboxing|kickboxer]] who most recently competed in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|welterweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. A professional competitor from 2007 to 2014, Amagov also formerly competed for [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] and is the former [[Unifight|Unifight World Champion]].


==Background==
==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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://se.ufc.com/fighter/adlan-Amagov/media |title=Adlan "Borz" Amagov - Official STRIKEFORCE® Fighter Profile &#124; UFC ® - Fighter Gallery |access-date=2014-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521183636/http://se.ufc.com/fighter/adlan-Amagov/media |archive-date=2014-05-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://se.ufc.com/fighter/adlan-Amagov/media |title=Adlan "Borz" Amagov - Official STRIKEFORCE® Fighter Profile &#124; UFC ® - Fighter Gallery |access-date=21 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521183636/http://se.ufc.com/fighter/adlan-Amagov/media |archive-date=21 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
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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 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/556743-the-most-badass-kicks-in-mma-history-with-video/page/18|title=The Most Badass Kicks in MMA History (With Video)|publisher=bleacherreport.com|accessdate=2011-06-13}}</ref><ref>[http://br.esportes.yahoo.com/blogs/casca-grossa/mem%C3%B3ria-mma-girat%C3%B3rio-perfeito-nocaute-instant%C3%A2neo-125210992.html Giratório perfeito, nocaute instantâneo] with video</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/556743-the-most-badass-kicks-in-mma-history-with-video/page/18|title=The Most Badass Kicks in MMA History (With Video)|publisher=bleacherreport.com|accessdate=13 June 2011|archive-date=10 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010020910/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/556743-the-most-badass-kicks-in-mma-history-with-video/page/18|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[http://br.esportes.yahoo.com/blogs/casca-grossa/mem%C3%B3ria-mma-girat%C3%B3rio-perfeito-nocaute-instant%C3%A2neo-125210992.html Giratório perfeito, nocaute instantâneo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109041034/http://br.esportes.yahoo.com/blogs/casca-grossa/mem%C3%B3ria-mma-girat%C3%B3rio-perfeito-nocaute-instant%C3%A2neo-125210992.html |date=9 January 2012 }} with video</ref>


He is managed by Sam Kardan and Mike Constantino of MVC Management.
He is managed by Sam Kardan and Mike Constantino of MVC Management.


===Strikeforce===
===Strikeforce===
In the summer of 2011, Adlan Amagov signed with [[Zuffa]] and made his U.S. debut at ''[[ShoMMA#Events|Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III]]'' against [[Ron Stallings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valetudo.ru/mma/news/3220-adlan-amagov-podpisan-v-strikeforce|title=Adlan Amagov signed in Strikeforce|publisher=valetudo.ru|accessdate=2011-05-26}}</ref> Amagov won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilcox |first1=Nathan |title=Strikeforce Challengers 17 Results: Adlan Amagov Takes Split Decision Over Ronald Stallings |url=https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/7/22/2289547/strikeforce-challengers-17-results-adlan-amagov-takes-split-decision |website=sbnation.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=22 July 2011}}</ref>
In the summer of 2011, Adlan Amagov signed with [[Zuffa]] and made his U.S. debut at ''[[ShoMMA#Events|Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III]]'' against [[Ron Stallings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valetudo.ru/mma/news/3220-adlan-amagov-podpisan-v-strikeforce|title=Adlan Amagov signed in Strikeforce|publisher=valetudo.ru|accessdate=26 May 2011|archive-date=28 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110528120457/http://valetudo.ru/mma/news/3220-adlan-amagov-podpisan-v-strikeforce|url-status=live}}</ref> Amagov won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilcox |first1=Nathan |title=Strikeforce Challengers 17 Results: Adlan Amagov Takes Split Decision Over Ronald Stallings |url=https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/7/22/2289547/strikeforce-challengers-17-results-adlan-amagov-takes-split-decision |website=sbnation.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=22 July 2011 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223162220/https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/7/22/2289547/strikeforce-challengers-17-results-adlan-amagov-takes-split-decision |url-status=live }}</ref>


Amagov was successful in his second bout for [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] as he defeated veteran [[Anthony Smith (mixed martial artist)|Anthony Smith]] via KO in the first round at ''Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers''.
Amagov was successful in his second bout for [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] as he defeated veteran [[Anthony Smith (mixed martial artist)|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 [[Elite Xtreme Combat|EliteXC Middleweight Champion]] [[Robbie Lawler]] in the co-main event<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strikeforce.com/events/2012/01/strikeforce-rockhold-vs-jardine/ |title=Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine |publisher=strikeforce.com |date=2011-12-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103171340/http://www.strikeforce.com/events/2012/01/strikeforce-rockhold-vs-jardine/ |archivedate=2012-01-03 }}</ref> and lost the fight via TKO (flying knee and punches) early in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MMAWeekly.com Staff |title=Strikeforce Play-by-Play: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-play-by-play-robbie-lawler-vs-adlan-amagov |website=mmaweekly.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=4 January 2012}}</ref>
Following his two wins, Amagov made his debut on a main card at ''[[Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine]]'' on 7 January 2012. He faced former [[Elite Xtreme Combat|EliteXC Middleweight Champion]] [[Robbie Lawler]] in the co-main event<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strikeforce.com/events/2012/01/strikeforce-rockhold-vs-jardine/ |title=Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine |publisher=strikeforce.com |date=8 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103171340/http://www.strikeforce.com/events/2012/01/strikeforce-rockhold-vs-jardine/ |archivedate=3 January 2012 }}</ref> and lost the fight via TKO (flying knee and punches) early in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MMAWeekly.com Staff |title=Strikeforce Play-by-Play: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-play-by-play-robbie-lawler-vs-adlan-amagov |website=mmaweekly.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=4 January 2012 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223162226/https://www.mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-play-by-play-robbie-lawler-vs-adlan-amagov |url-status=live }}</ref>


Amagov returned to the promotion on August 18, 2012 at ''[[Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29682/yamanaka-de-randamie-amagov-berry-added-to-strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman.mma |title=Yamanaka-de Randamie, Amagov-Berry added to 'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2012-07-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716073248/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29682/yamanaka-de-randamie-amagov-berry-added-to-strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman.mma |archivedate=2012-07-16 }}</ref> He faced [[Keith Berry (fighter)|Keith Berry]] at the event and won via TKO early in the first round after a side kick to the knee and punches on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marrocco |first1=Steven |title='Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' results: Adlan Amagov controversially TKOs Keith Berry |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/08/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-results-adlan-amagov-vs-keith-berry |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=19 August 2012}}</ref>
Amagov returned to the promotion on 18 August 2012 at ''[[Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29682/yamanaka-de-randamie-amagov-berry-added-to-strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman.mma |title=Yamanaka-de Randamie, Amagov-Berry added to 'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=13 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716073248/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29682/yamanaka-de-randamie-amagov-berry-added-to-strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman.mma |archivedate=16 July 2012 }}</ref> He faced [[Keith Berry (fighter)|Keith Berry]] at the event and won via TKO early in the first round after a side kick to the knee and punches on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marrocco |first1=Steven |title='Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' results: Adlan Amagov controversially TKOs Keith Berry |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/08/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-results-adlan-amagov-vs-keith-berry |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=19 August 2012 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223162220/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/08/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-results-adlan-amagov-vs-keith-berry |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
On January 19, 2013, it was revealed that Amagov had signed to fight for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fightnews.ru/2013/01/19/adlan-amagov-podpisan-v-ufc|title= Amagov in UFC|publisher=fightnews.ru|date=2013-01-19}}</ref>
On 19 January 2013, it was revealed that Amagov had signed to fight for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fightnews.ru/2013/01/19/adlan-amagov-podpisan-v-ufc|title=Amagov in UFC|publisher=fightnews.ru|date=19 January 2013|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102636/http://fightnews.ru/2013/01/19/adlan-amagov-podpisan-v-ufc|url-status=live}}</ref>


Amagov made his promotional and [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] debut against fellow newcomer and former Strikeforce veteran Chris Spång on April 6, 2013 at [[UFC on Fuel TV 9]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/report-adlan-amagov-chris-spang-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-9-in-sweden|title=Adlan Amagov-Chris Spang added to UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Sweden|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 8, 2013}}</ref> Amagov dominated the fight from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Erickson |first1=Matt |title=UFC on FUEL TV 9 results: Adlan Amagov kicks his way past Chris Spang |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/04/ufc-on-fuel-tv-9-results-adlan-amagov-vs-chris-spang |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=6 April 2013}}</ref>
Amagov made his promotional and [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] debut against fellow newcomer and former Strikeforce veteran Chris Spång on 6 April 2013 at [[UFC on Fuel TV 9]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/report-adlan-amagov-chris-spang-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-9-in-sweden|title=Adlan Amagov-Chris Spang added to UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Sweden|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=8 February 2013|access-date=8 February 2013|archive-date=13 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213153852/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/report-adlan-amagov-chris-spang-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-9-in-sweden|url-status=live}}</ref> Amagov dominated the fight from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Erickson |first1=Matt |title=UFC on FUEL TV 9 results: Adlan Amagov kicks his way past Chris Spang |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/04/ufc-on-fuel-tv-9-results-adlan-amagov-vs-chris-spang |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=6 April 2013 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223162901/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/04/ufc-on-fuel-tv-9-results-adlan-amagov-vs-chris-spang |url-status=live }}</ref>


Amagov faced [[TJ Waldburger]] on October 19, 2013 at [[UFC 166]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/welterweights-adlan-amagov-vs-t-j-waldburger-added-to-ufc-166|title=Welterweights Adlan Amagov vs. T.J. Waldburger added to UFC 166| publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=August 1, 2013|accessdate=August 1, 2013}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marrocco |first1=Steven |title=UFC 166 results and photos: Adlan Amagov knocks out T.J. Waldburger in first |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-adlan-amagov-vs-t-j-waldburger |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=19 October 2013}}</ref>
Amagov faced [[TJ Waldburger]] on 19 October 2013 at [[UFC 166]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/welterweights-adlan-amagov-vs-t-j-waldburger-added-to-ufc-166|title=Welterweights Adlan Amagov vs. T.J. Waldburger added to UFC 166|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=1 August 2013|accessdate=1 August 2013|archive-date=3 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130803065158/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/welterweights-adlan-amagov-vs-t-j-waldburger-added-to-ufc-166|url-status=live}}</ref> He won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marrocco |first1=Steven |title=UFC 166 results and photos: Adlan Amagov knocks out T.J. Waldburger in first |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-adlan-amagov-vs-t-j-waldburger |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223162902/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-adlan-amagov-vs-t-j-waldburger |url-status=live }}</ref>


Amagov was expected to face [[Jason High]] on January 15, 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou|UFC Fight Night 35]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/24/ufc-fight-night-35-adds-amagov-vs-high-houston-vs-smith-edwards-vs-nijem/ |title=UFC Fight Night 35 adds Amagov vs. High, Houston vs. Smith, Edwards vs. Nijem |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=Staff |accessdate=2013-11-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128073847/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/24/ufc-fight-night-35-adds-amagov-vs-high-houston-vs-smith-edwards-vs-nijem/ |archivedate=2013-11-28 }}</ref> However, Amagov pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer [[Beneil Dariush]].<ref name="DariushIn">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/jason-high-announces-hes-fighting-newcomer-baneil-dariush-at-ufc-fight-night-35/|title=Jason High announces he's fighting newcomer Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 35|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-12-20|accessdate=2013-12-20}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.twitter.com/zidansports/status/554789169701322752|title=Update|date=January 12, 2015|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref>
Amagov was expected to face [[Jason High]] on 15 January 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou|UFC Fight Night 35]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/24/ufc-fight-night-35-adds-amagov-vs-high-houston-vs-smith-edwards-vs-nijem/ |title=UFC Fight Night 35 adds Amagov vs. High, Houston vs. Smith, Edwards vs. Nijem |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=Staff |accessdate=24 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128073847/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/24/ufc-fight-night-35-adds-amagov-vs-high-houston-vs-smith-edwards-vs-nijem/ |archivedate=28 November 2013 }}</ref> However, Amagov pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer [[Beneil Dariush]].<ref name="DariushIn">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/jason-high-announces-hes-fighting-newcomer-baneil-dariush-at-ufc-fight-night-35/|title=Jason High announces he's fighting newcomer Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 35|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=20 December 2013|accessdate=20 December 2013|archive-date=20 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220225744/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/jason-high-announces-hes-fighting-newcomer-baneil-dariush-at-ufc-fight-night-35/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitter.com/zidansports/status/554789169701322752|title=Update|date=12 January 2015|accessdate=22 February 2015|archive-date=19 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219174843/https://twitter.com/ZidanSports/status/554789169701322752|url-status=live}}</ref>


===MMA return===
===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.
In August 2016, it was announced that Amagov would return to MMA competition. He faced [[Jungle Fight]] champion Dirlei Broenstrup on 21 August 2016 in Russia and won the fight via submission in the first round.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
He is a devout [[sunni Muslim]] and has a wife and son.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodandsweat.ru/2013/02/adlan-amagov-mne-budet-legche-v-polusrednem-vese/|title=Adlan Amagov: "it would be easier welterweight"|publisher=bloodandsweat.ru|author=Abullah Khuzin|accessdate=2013-03-05}}</ref> On 5 June 2017, Amagov was involved in a violent altercation between rival [[Chechen mafia|Chechen business associates]] in [[Krylatskoye District|Western Moscow]] that left two people dead and six others injured. Amagov was accused of stabbing another man in the chest during the encounter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/8/15761826/report-ufc-vet-adlan-amagov-involved-in-moscow-shootout|title=UFC vet Adlan Amagov involved in Moscow 'shootout'|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Karim Zidan|date=2017-06-08|accessdate=2017-06-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-UFC-Vet-Adlan-Amagov-Stabs-MMA-Fighter-from-Rival-Clan-During-Shootout-in-Moscow-122917|title=UFC vet Adlan Amagov stabs MMA fighter from rival clan during shootout in Moscow|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2017-06-08|accessdate=2017-06-08}}</ref>
He is a devout [[sunni Muslim]] and has a wife and son.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodandsweat.ru/2013/02/adlan-amagov-mne-budet-legche-v-polusrednem-vese/|title=Adlan Amagov: "it would be easier welterweight"|publisher=bloodandsweat.ru|author=Abullah Khuzin|accessdate=5 March 2013}}</ref> On 5 June 2017, Amagov was involved in a violent altercation between rival [[Chechen mafia|Chechen business associates]] in [[Krylatskoye District|Western Moscow]] that left two people dead and six others injured. Amagov was accused of stabbing another man in the chest during the encounter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/8/15761826/report-ufc-vet-adlan-amagov-involved-in-moscow-shootout|title=UFC vet Adlan Amagov involved in Moscow 'shootout'|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Karim Zidan|date=8 June 2017|accessdate=8 June 2017|archive-date=10 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610123155/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/8/15761826/report-ufc-vet-adlan-amagov-involved-in-moscow-shootout|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-UFC-Vet-Adlan-Amagov-Stabs-MMA-Fighter-from-Rival-Clan-During-Shootout-in-Moscow-122917|title=UFC vet Adlan Amagov stabs MMA fighter from rival clan during shootout in Moscow|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=8 June 2017|accessdate=8 June 2017|archive-date=11 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611041613/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-UFC-Vet-Adlan-Amagov-Stabs-MMA-Fighter-from-Rival-Clan-During-Shootout-in-Moscow-122917|url-status=live}}</ref>


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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mairbekovich and the family name is Amagov.
Adlan Amagov
Born (1986-10-30) 30 October 1986 (age 38)
Sunzhensky District, Chechen–Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesBorz
Chechen Van Damme
NationalityRussian
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (2007–2011)
Middleweight (2011–2012)
Welterweight (2013–2014)
Reach197 cm (78 in)
StyleARB, Submission grappling
Fighting out ofFairfield, New Jersey, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
TeamRed Fury Fight Team
Jackson's MMA
AMA Fight Club
TrainerGreg Jackson
Akhmed Musaev
RankNational Master of Sports in Sambo
Years active2007–2013, 2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins14
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision5
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Adlan Mairbekovich Amagov (Russian: Адлан Майрбекович Амагов; born 30 October 1986) is a Russian former mixed martial artist and kickboxer who most recently competed in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor from 2007 to 2014, Amagov also formerly competed for Strikeforce and is the former Unifight World Champion.

Background

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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.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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.[2][3]

He is managed by Sam Kardan and Mike Constantino of MVC Management.

Strikeforce

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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.[4] Amagov won the fight via split decision.[5]

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 7 January 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.[7]

Amagov returned to the promotion on 18 August 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman.[8] He faced Keith Berry at the event and won via TKO early in the first round after a side kick to the knee and punches on the ground.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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On 19 January 2013, it was revealed that Amagov had signed to fight for the UFC.[10]

Amagov made his promotional and Welterweight debut against fellow newcomer and former Strikeforce veteran Chris Spång on 6 April 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.[11] Amagov dominated the fight from start to finish, earning a unanimous decision victory.[12]

Amagov faced TJ Waldburger on 19 October 2013 at UFC 166.[13] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[14]

Amagov was expected to face Jason High on 15 January 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.[15] However, Amagov pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Beneil Dariush.[16] 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".[17]

MMA return

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In August 2016, it was announced that Amagov would return to MMA competition. He faced Jungle Fight champion Dirlei Broenstrup on 21 August 2016 in Russia and won the fight via submission in the first round.

Personal life

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He is a devout sunni Muslim and has a wife and son.[18] 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.[19][20]

Adlan Amagov
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Grappling
NAGA 2011 World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2011 Boca Raton, Florida United States -93kg
NAGA 2012 World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Morristown, NJ United States -84kg

Championships and accomplishments

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Unifight

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  • International Amateur Federation of Unifight
    • Unifight World Champion
    • Unifight Europe Champion

Grappling

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  • NAGA
    • NAGA Championship 2nd Place 2011
    • NAGA Championship 1st Place 2012

ARG (Army Hand-to-Hand Combat)

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  • Russian Union of Martial Arts
    • Russian Medalist MVD in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat.

Mixed martial arts record

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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 21 August 2016 1 2:18 Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia Return to Light Heavyweight bout.
Win 13–2–1 TJ Waldburger KO (punches) UFC 166 19 October 2013 1 3:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 12–2–1 Chris Spång Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi 6 April 2013 3 5:00 Stockholm, Södermanland, Sweden Welterweight debut.
Win 11–2–1 Keith Berry TKO (leg kick and punches) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman 18 August 2012 1 0:48 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 10–2–1 Robbie Lawler TKO (flying knee and punches) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine 7 January 2012 1 1:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–1–1 Anthony Smith KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers 18 November 2011 1 2:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–1–1 Ron Stallings Decision (split) Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III 22 July 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 18 December 2010 1 2:28 Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Win 7–1–1 Aleksandar Radosavljevic TKO (doctor stoppage) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 8 1 October 2010 2 2:10 Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
Draw 6–1–1 Attila Vegh Draw (unanimous) APF: Azerbaijan vs. Europe 22 May 2010 3 5:00 Baku, Baku region, Azerbaijan
Win 6–1 Shamil Tinagadjiev Decision (unanimous) ProFC: Commonwealth Cup 23 April 2010 2 5:00 Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Win 5–1 Denys Liadovyi TKO (punches) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 5 13 February 2010 1 2:58 Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, Russia
Win 4–1 Maskhat Akhmetov KO (spinning hook kick) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 4 19 December 2009 1 0:17 Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Win 3–1 Gadzhimurad Antigulov KO (punches) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 2 25 September 2009 1 4:05 Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia
Win 2–1 Abbdullah Mahmud Decision (unanimous) ProFC: President Cup 25 October 2008 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Win 1–1 Ansar Chalangov Decision (unanimous) Perm Regional MMA Federation: MMA Professional Cup 25 April 2008 2 5:00 Perm, Perm Krai, Russia
Loss 0–1 Oleksiy Oliynyk Submission (ezekiel choke) Perm Regional MMA Federation: MMA Professional Cup 23 November 2007 1 1:00 Perm, Perm Krai, Russia

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Adlan "Borz" Amagov - Official STRIKEFORCE® Fighter Profile | UFC ® - Fighter Gallery". Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  2. ^ "The Most Badass Kicks in MMA History (With Video)". bleacherreport.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  3. ^ Giratório perfeito, nocaute instantâneo Archived 9 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine with video
  4. ^ "Adlan Amagov signed in Strikeforce". valetudo.ru. Archived from the original on 28 May 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  5. ^ Wilcox, Nathan (22 July 2011). "Strikeforce Challengers 17 Results: Adlan Amagov Takes Split Decision Over Ronald Stallings". sbnation.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine". strikeforce.com. 8 December 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012.
  7. ^ MMAWeekly.com Staff (4 January 2012). "Strikeforce Play-by-Play: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov". mmaweekly.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Yamanaka-de Randamie, Amagov-Berry added to 'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman'". mmajunkie.com. 13 July 2012. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012.
  9. ^ Marrocco, Steven (19 August 2012). "'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' results: Adlan Amagov controversially TKOs Keith Berry". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Amagov in UFC". fightnews.ru. 19 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  11. ^ "Adlan Amagov-Chris Spang added to UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. 8 February 2013. Archived from the original on 13 February 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  12. ^ Erickson, Matt (6 April 2013). "UFC on FUEL TV 9 results: Adlan Amagov kicks his way past Chris Spang". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  13. ^ Staff (1 August 2013). "Welterweights Adlan Amagov vs. T.J. Waldburger added to UFC 166". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  14. ^ Marrocco, Steven (19 October 2013). "UFC 166 results and photos: Adlan Amagov knocks out T.J. Waldburger in first". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  15. ^ Staff. "UFC Fight Night 35 adds Amagov vs. High, Houston vs. Smith, Edwards vs. Nijem". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 28 November 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  16. ^ Staff (20 December 2013). "Jason High announces he's fighting newcomer Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 35". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  17. ^ "Update". 12 January 2015. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  18. ^ Abullah Khuzin. "Adlan Amagov: "it would be easier welterweight"". bloodandsweat.ru. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  19. ^ Karim Zidan (8 June 2017). "UFC vet Adlan Amagov involved in Moscow 'shootout'". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  20. ^ Tristen Critchfield (8 June 2017). "UFC vet Adlan Amagov stabs MMA fighter from rival clan during shootout in Moscow". sherdog.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
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