Ali Abdelaziz
Ali Abdelaziz | |
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Born | Ali Ibrahim Abdelaziz October 3, 1978 [1] |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) |
Division | Welterweight (2005-2007) Lightweight (2004) |
Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
Style | Jiu-Jitsu |
Fighting out of | Cairo, Egypt |
Years active | 2003-2007 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 4 |
Wins | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
Losses | 3 |
By submission | 3 |
Ali Abdelaziz is an Egyptian-born [2] mixed martial arts manager and promoter.[3][4] He had a brief career as a fighter himself before he became a manager, amassing an MMA record of 1-3.
Abdelaziz is the founder and president of Dominance MMA Management. Through his company, Abdelaziz manages several UFC champions, among them Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman, and Henry Cejudo.[5][6] He also manages the PFL's lightweight champ Kayla Harrison and featherweight champ Lance Palmer.[3]
Controversies
After UFC 150, Abdelaziz reportedly hit Malki Kawa in the backstage during the press conference.[7]
On March 3, 2019 – the following day of UFC 235 – Abdelaziz initiated a physical altercation during which he endangered a pregnant woman and tried to hit Colby Covington at Palms Casino Resort. According to Covington, he also issued a death threat at him during the scuffle.[8] Abdelaziz was charged with misdemeanor battery, which was eventually dropped after paying a $1,000 bond.[9]
At the PFL 7 event on October 11, 2019, Abdelaziz again was involved in physical altercation during which he hit fellow mixed martial arts manager Abraham Kawa. He was removed from the venue and was charged with battery.[10] The charge was later dismissed.[11]
Mixed martial arts record
4 matches | 1 win | 3 losses |
By submission | 1 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 1–3 | Caol Uno | Submission (armbar) | K-1 HERO'S 8 | March 12, 2007 | 1 | 1:58 | Nagoya, Japan | |
Loss | 1–2 | Rocky Johnson | Submission (armbar) | Ring of Fire 26 | September 9, 2006 | 1 | 2:50 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 1–1 | Takuhiro Kamikozono | Submission (heel hook) | Ring of Fire 19 | September 10, 2005 | 1 | 1:11 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Chee Bates | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ring of Fire 12 | May 22, 2004 | 1 | 1:44 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States |
References
- ^ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D35xdILXoAIxdzZ?format=jpg&name=large
- ^ https://fuqrafiles.com/1-arrival-in-the-u-s-and-entry-into-moa/
- ^ a b Scott, Matthew (28 March 2020). "Meet Ali Abdelaziz, the man behind UFC's Khabib who 'makes everything happen' in MMA". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Fiedel, Michael (13 October 2019). "Ali Abdelaziz and the PFL's extraordinarily controversial past and present". The Body Lock. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Martine, Adam (24 May 2020). "Ali Abdelaziz offers Conor McGregor a title shot against Kamaru Usman with unique stipulations". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Justin Gaethje's Manager To Conor McGregor: Fight Ferguson If You Want Title Shot". TMZ Sports. 14 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Tim Burke (August 12, 2021). "UFC 150: Henderson And Edgar's Managers Get Into Scuffle At Post-Fight Press Conference (Updated)". bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ "Colby Covington claims Ali Abdelaziz made death threat during Kamaru Usman scuffle after UFC 235". MMAjunkie.com. March 4, 2019.
- ^ Jon Fuentes (November 29, 2019). "Ali Abdelaziz Has Misdemeanor Battery Charge Dropped After Buffet Line Brawl With Colby Covington". lowkickmma.com.
- ^ John Morgan (October 12, 2019). "Ali Abdelaziz, Abe Kawa involved in backstage altercation at PFL playoffs event in Las Vegas". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (June 18, 2020). "Battery charges dismissed against MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Ali Ibrahim Abdelaziz". Sherdog. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
Controversies
After UFC 150, Abdelaziz reportedly hit Malki Kawa in the backstage during the press conference.[1]
On March 3, 2019 – the following day of UFC 235 – Abdelaziz initiated a physical altercation during which he endangered a pregnant woman and tried to hit Colby Covington at Palms Casino Resort. According to Covington, he also issued a death threat at him during the scuffle.[2] Abdelaziz was charged with misdemeanor battery, which was eventually dropped after paying a $1,000 bond.[3]
At the PFL 7 event on October 11, 2019, Abdelaziz again was involved in physical altercation during which he hit fellow mixed martial arts manager Abraham Kawa. He was removed from the venue and was charged with battery.[4] The charge was later dismissed.[5]
Mixed martial arts record
4 matches | 1 win | 3 losses |
By submission | 1 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 1–3 | Caol Uno | Submission (armbar) | K-1 HERO'S 8 | March 12, 2007 | 1 | 1:58 | Nagoya, Japan | |
Loss | 1–2 | Rocky Johnson | Submission (armbar) | Ring of Fire 26 | September 9, 2006 | 1 | 2:50 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 1–1 | Takuhiro Kamikozono | Submission (heel hook) | Ring of Fire 19 | September 10, 2005 | 1 | 1:11 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Chee Bates | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ring of Fire 12 | May 22, 2004 | 1 | 1:44 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States |
References
- ^ Tim Burke (August 12, 2021). "UFC 150: Henderson And Edgar's Managers Get Into Scuffle At Post-Fight Press Conference (Updated)". bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ "Colby Covington claims Ali Abdelaziz made death threat during Kamaru Usman scuffle after UFC 235". MMAjunkie.com. March 4, 2019.
- ^ Jon Fuentes (November 29, 2019). "Ali Abdelaziz Has Misdemeanor Battery Charge Dropped After Buffet Line Brawl With Colby Covington". lowkickmma.com.
- ^ John Morgan (October 12, 2019). "Ali Abdelaziz, Abe Kawa involved in backstage altercation at PFL playoffs event in Las Vegas". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (June 18, 2020). "Battery charges dismissed against MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Ali Ibrahim Abdelaziz". Sherdog. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
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