Murad Zeinulabidov

Murad Zeinulabidov
Born	Мурад Зейнулабидов (1990-10-24) October 24, 1990 (age 34) Dagestan, Russia
Nationality	Russian
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division	Flyweight
Fighting out of	Makhachkala, Russia
Team	DagFighter
Years active	2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	24
Wins	21
By knockout	5
By submission	12
By decision	4
Losses	3
By submission	2
By decision	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Murad Zeinulabidov (Russian: Мурад Зейнулабидов) (born October 24, 1990) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the ACA. From January 2021 to October 2021, Fight Matrix had him ranked as the #9 flyweight in the world.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2011, Murad compiled an 18–3 record fighting in a variety of regional Russian promotions, such as ACA and Fight Nights Global.[2] Murad also participated as part of a cultural program organized with the participation of folklore groups from Russia and Portugal. This event was supported by the Federal Agency "Rossotrudnichestvo", which takes part in organizing and holding events of a sports and cultural nature. He won the bout against Hicham Rachid via first-minute anaconda choke, for which he was awarded a letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia for his participation in measures to strengthen friendly relations between the two countries.[3]

Absolute Championship Akhmat

Murad returned to ACA on January 26, 2019 at ACA 91: Agujev vs. Silvério against Ruslan Abiltarov. He won the bout via first round knockout.[4]

Murad faced Rasul Albaskhanov on January 26, 2019 at ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev. He won the bout via 2nd round submission.[5]

Murad faced Maycon Silvan on November 6, 2020 at ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

24 matches	21 wins	3 losses
By knockout	5	0
By submission	12	2
By decision	4	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	21–3	Maycon Silvan	Decision (unanimous)	ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev	November 6, 2020	3	5:00	Moscow, Russia
Win	20–3	Rasul Albaskhanov	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev	February 21, 2020	2	3:48	Krasnodar, Russia
Win	19–3	Ruslan Abiltarov	KO (punches)	ACA 91: Agujev vs. Silvério	January 26, 2019	1	1:13	Grozny, Russia
Win	18–3	Pedro Nobre	Decision (unanimous)	WFCA 51: Battle on Volga 4	August 23, 2018	3	5:00	Ulyanovsk, Russia
Loss	17–3	Azam Gaforov	Decision (unanimous)	WFCA 45	February 24, 2018	3	5:00	Grozny, Russia
Win	17–2	Dias Erengaipov	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Akhmat Fight Show 35	April 1, 2017	1	3:25	Astana, Kazakhstan	Return to Flyweight.
Win	16–2	Ze Wu	Submission (brabo choke)	WLF E.P.I.C. 7	August 20, 2016	1	2:20	Zhengzhou, China
Win	15–2	Hicham Rachid	Submission (anaconda)	Showfight 32	May 16, 2016	1	0:58	Estoril, Portugal
Win	14–2	Shamil Shakhbulatov	Submission (triangle choke)	MMA Cup Moscow: Big Final	November 28, 2015	1	0:56	Moscow, Russia	Flyweight bout.
Win	13–2	Alexey Naumov	Submission (guillotine choke)	Fight Nights Global 42	October 23, 2015	1	1:50	St. Petersburg, Russia	Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win	12–2	Eldar Tolagatov	TKO (punches)	Pankration Cup Of Teberda 2015	April 12, 2015	2	1:05	Teberda, Russia
Loss	11–2	Filip Macek	Submission (rear-naked choke)	ACB 14: Grand Prix 2015	February 28, 2015	3	0:55	Grozny, Russia	Tournament Championship.
Win	11–1	Aleksandr Lunga	Decision (Unanimous)	New Stream: Russia vs. The World	October 31, 2014	2	5:00	Moscow, Russia
Win	10–1	Hasan Atagayev	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Sochi Fighting Championship	August 28, 2014	1	2:22	Sochi, Russia
Win	9–1	Mika Hamalainen	Submission (triangle armbar)	Helsinki Fight Night	June 14, 2014	1	4:07	Helsinki, Finland
Win	8–1	Ibragim Mazhiev	Submission (rear-naked choke)	ACB 4: Grand Prix Berkut 2014	March 30, 2014	1	4:11	Grozny, Russia
Loss	7–1	Sergej Grecicho	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Oplot Challenge 86	November 2, 2013	2	3:41	Kharkov, Ukraine
Win	7–0	Maksim Marchenko	TKO (punches)	Tech-KREP FC: Battle Of Stars 2	June 16, 2013	1	2:00	Makhachkala, Russia	Featherweight bout.
Win	6–0	Vagiz Ismagilov	Submission (triangle choke)	ProFC 48: East/West	April 24, 2013	1	2:00	Sterlitamak, Russia
Win	5–0	Aidarbek Kabylov	Decision (Unanimous)	Pride Of Caucasus 2012	September 23, 2012	1	2:00	Khasavyurt, Russia
Win	4–0	Yuri Svincov	TKO (punches)	Derbent FC 3	July 13, 2012	1	0:49	Magaramkent, Russia
Win	3–0	Asker Baragunov	Submission (choke)	WBO: Pirog vs. Ishida	May 1, 2012	2	0:41	Moscow, Russia
Win	2–0	Aleksandr Lunga	KO (punch)	WMMAF: WMAC 2011 Finals	October 9, 2011	1	0:24	Yalta, Ukraine
Win	1–0	Vartan Asatryan	Submission (triangle choke)	WMMAF: WMAC 2011 Semifinals	October 8, 2011	1	0:00	Yalta, Ukraine	Bantamweight debut.

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See also

• List of current ACA fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

1. "Murad Zeinulabidov". Fight Matrix. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
2. Sherdog.com. "Murad Zeinulabidov". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
3. "Dagestani Murad Zeynalabidov won the mixed martial arts tournament in Portugal". riadagestan.ru. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
4. "ACA 91: AGUJEW VS. SILVERIO RESULTS". ACA. 27 January 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
5. "ACA 104: VAKHAEV VS GONCHAROV – RESULTS". ACA. 22 February 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
6. "ACA 113: KEREFOV VS GADZHIEV 2 – RESULTS". ACA. 6 November 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
7. Sherdog.com. "Murad Zeinulabidov". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.

External links

• Professional MMA record for Murad Zeinulabidov from Sherdog