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Islam Murtazaev
BornИслам Муртазаев
(1991-04-13) April 13, 1991 (age 33)
Dagestan, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb; 12.3 st)
DivisionLightweight (ONE)
Welterweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofPattaya, Thailand
TeamVenum Training Camp Thailand
Varyag Gym[1]
TrainerArtyom Grigoriev
Mehdi Zatout
Kickboxing record
Total28
Wins21
By knockout5
Losses7
By knockout0
Medal record
Men's Muay Thai
Representing  Russia
IFMA World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2015 Bangkok 75 kg
WMF World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Bangkok 75 kg

Islam Murtazaev (Russian: Ислам Муртазаев; born April 13, 1991) is a Russian kickboxer and mixed martial artist currently competing for ONE Championship.

Biography and career

Early career

Murtazaev grew up in Dagestan where he trained in wrestling before transitioning to Muay Thai at the age of 10. He competed as an amateur until 2016 when he quit his job as an oil and gas extraction engineer and moved to Thailand.[2][3]

On November 18, 2017, Murtazaev took part in the EM Legend -75 kg World Tournament finals. In the semi finals he defeated Jordan Tai by decision to reach the final. He faced Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong, after 3 rounds the judges declared the fight a draw, an extra round was fought which Murtazaev won to capture the title.

On April 8, 2016, Murtazaev took part in the 2016 Kunlun Fight -75 kg World Tournament. He faced Alim Nabiev in the final 16 round and was eliminated after losing the fight by unanimous decision.[4]

On November 30, 2018, Murtazaev faced Omar Moreno in a KOK World Series event in Spain. He won the fight with by tornado kick knockout in the first round.[5]

Murtazaev faced Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym at THAI FIGHT Chiang Mai on December 23, 2017. He lost the fight by decision.[6]

Murtazaev faced Omar Moreno in his King of Kings debut at KOK World Series on November 30, 2018. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[7]

Murtazaev was booked to face Sher Mamazulunov at Wu Lin Feng 2019: WLF China vs Russia on September 20, 2019, in an WLF-Orion cross-promotional event. Murtazaev won the fight by unanimous decision. The bout was later awarded "Fight of the Year" honors at the 2019 "The Orion Awards".[8]

ONE Championship

Murtazaev challenged Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight World Championship at ONE Championship: Winter Warriors on December 3, 2021.[9] He lost the bout via split decision.[10]

Murtazaev was expected to face the former Glory Welterweight Champion Nieky Holzken at ONE Championship: X on March 26, 2022.[11] The bout was later cancelled, as all Russian fighters were removed from ONE events taking place in Singapore.[12]

Murtazaev was expected to face Sinsamut Klinmee at ONE 159: De Ridder vs. Bigdash on July 22, 2022.[13] Murtazaev later withdrew because of a "family emergency" and was replaced by Liam Nolan.[14]

Murtazaev was expected to face the former Glory welterweight champion Nieky Holzken at ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella on October 21, 2022.[15] Holzken withdrew with an injury on October 17 and was replaced by Constantin Rusu.[16] Murtazaev lost the fight by unanimous decision.[17]

Murtazaev faced Ahmet Kılıç at REN TV Fight Club on November 18, 2022.[18] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[19]

Titles and accomplishments

Professional

  • EM Legend
    • 2017 EM Legend World -75 kg Champion

Amateur

Awards

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1-0 Iran Ali Rezaelian TKO (Punches) MFE 46: Lakhlifi vs Aboyan 27 March 2021 2 Yerevan, Armenia

Muay Thai & Kickboxing record

Professional record
21 Wins (5 (T)KOs), 7 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2022-11-18 Win Turkey Ahmet Kılıç REN TV Fight Club Moscow, Russia KO (Jumping knee) 1 2:37
2022-10-21 Loss Moldova Constantin Rusu ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2021-12-03 Loss Suriname Regian Eersel ONE Championship: Winter Warriors Kallang, Singapore Decision (Split) 5 3:00
For the ONE Kickboxing Lightweight Championship.
2019-09-20 Win Uzbekistan Sher Mamazulunov Wu Lin Feng 2019: WLF China vs Russia Moscow, Russia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-07-21 Loss Thailand Sinsamut Klinmee Muaythai Night 5 Moscow, Russia Decision (Split) 5 3:00
2018-11-30 Win Spain Omar Moreno KOK World Series Valencia, Spain KO (Tornado Kick) 1 1:35
2018-05-12 Win Spain Nicolas Mendes Mix Fight 36 Bilbao, Spain KO (Spinning elbow) 3 1:38
2017-12-23 Loss Thailand Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym THAI FIGHT Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2017-12-02 Win China Tang Xiaofeng EM Legend 26 Emei, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-11-18 Win Thailand Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong EM Legend 25, Final Zunyi, China Ext.R Decision (Split) 4 3:00
Wins the EM Legend World -75kg title.
2017-11-18 Win New Zealand Jordan Tai EM Legend 25, Semi Final Zunyi, China Decision 3 3:00
2017-10-28 Win Ukraine Oleg Shamsheev Grand Prix Russia Open 150 Moscow, Russia Decision 3 3:00
2017-05-28 Win Russia Evgeny Vorontsov Grand Prix Russia Open Russia Decision 3 3:00
2016-12-23 Win Iraq Ali Qaradaghi EM Legend 15 Emei, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-11-19 Win Armenia Yurik Davtyan THAI FIGHT AIR RACE 1 Rayong, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-10-15 Win Thailand Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee THAI FIGHT Chengdu Chengdu, China Decision 3 3:00
2016-08- Win China PFC K1 super fight China
2016- Win Thailand Super Muaythai Thailand KO (Spinning back fist)
2016-04-08 Loss Azerbaijan Alim Nabiev Kunlun Fight 41, 75 kg Tournament Final 16 Xining, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-03-13 Win Thailand Praipayak Sor.Sueaphet Super Muay Thai Thailand KO (Spinning back fist) 3
2016-02-14 Win Germany Achim Schoepf Super Muay Thai Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-01-17 Loss France Hamza Ngoto MAX Muay Thai Pattaya, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2013-08-31 Loss Russia Anatoly Moiseev Oracul Fight Zone 2013 Russia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2016-03-21 Win France Marc Sauterg 2016 WMF World Championship, Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
Wins 2016 WMF World Championships -75kg title.
2016-03-20 Win Brazil Bernardo Carvalho 2016 WMF World Championship, Semi Final Bangkok, Thailand KO
2015-08-23 Loss France Hamza Ngoto 2015 IFMA World Championship, Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
Wins 2015 IFMA World Championships -75kg Silver Medal.
2015-08- Win Sweden Burim Rama 2015 IFMA World Championship, Semi Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2015-08- Win Canada Derek Jolivette 2015 IFMA World Championship, Quarter Final Bangkok, Thailand TKO 1
2015-08- Win Uzbekistan Mausuzbek 2015 IFMA World Championship, Round of 16 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2015-03-16 Loss Russia Nikolai Vasilenko 2015 Russian Cup Russia Decision 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ^ "Islam Murtazaev". onefc.com. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Who Is Kickboxing World Title Challenger Islam Murtazaev?". onefc.com. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Islam Murtazaev — About His Work at Gazprom, Muay Thai And Transition to MMA". telecomasia.net. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Kunlun Fight 41 Results - Muay Thai Authority".
  5. ^ "KOK World Series in Spain: results". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Thai Fight Bangkok Results: Chanajon Scores Highlight-Reel Knockout, Saenchai Wins 34th Straight". Combat Press. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  7. ^ "Video: Islam Murtazaev vs Omar Moreno". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Ramazanov Voted Fighter of the Year". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Eersel, Murtazaev Out For Respect At ONE Winter Warriors". blackbeltmag.com. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  10. ^ "ONE Championship 'Winter Warriors' Results: Stamp Wins Grand Prix, Eersel Defends". Combat Press. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  11. ^ "Nieky Holzken faces Islam Murtazaev at ONE: 'X'". asianmma.com. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  12. ^ Taylor, Tom; Atkin, Nick (12 March 2022). "ONE Championship's Russian fighters removed from cards in Singapore – 'it's just about international sentiment', Chatri Sityodtong says". scmp.com. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  13. ^ Kuhl, Dan (28 June 2022). "Sinsamut Klinmee Vs. Islam Murtazaev Is The Hidden Gem Of ONE 159". combatpress.com. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  14. ^ Taylor, Tom (20 July 2022). "ONE Championship 159 line-up updated with new matchups after last-minute cancellations". scmp.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  15. ^ Pico, Borna (2 October 2022). "Sitthichai takes on undefeated Mohammed Boutasaa, Dutch legend Nieky Holzken vs. Murtazev set for Oct. 21". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  16. ^ "More ONE 162 Fight Card Changes". fightsports.tv. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  17. ^ "Россиянин Муртазаев Проиграл Молдаванину Русу В Бою По Правилам Кикбоксинга На Турнире ONE Championship 162". matchtv.ru. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  18. ^ "Murtazaev spoke about preparations for the fight against Turk Kilich". en.rayalauma.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  19. ^ "Россиянин Ислам Муртазаев ударом в челюсть победил турецкого соперника Ахмеда Килича". iz.ru. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
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  21. ^ "MASTER PROGRAMME & RESULTS IFMA ROYAL WORLD CUP 2015 August 13 - 23 2015 Bangkok,Thailand" (PDF). muaythai.lt. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  22. ^ "PROAM MUAYTHAI WMF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 14th March – 21st March 2016 The Street Ratchada, Bangkok - Thailand" (PDF). muaythairussia.ru/. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  23. ^ "Orion Awards 2019". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
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