Ali Isaev

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Ali Isaev
Али Исаев
Born Ali Isaevich Isaev
(1983-12-18) December 18, 1983 (age 41)
Makhachkala, Dagestan, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Residence Makhachkala, Dagestan
Nationality Russian
Azerbaijani
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 78 in[1]
Style Freestyle wrestling
Fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan[2]
Team Gamid Gamidov WC.
Trainer Shmail Omarov
Rank International Master of Sports in Freestyle wrestling
Years active 2016-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 9
Wins 9
By knockout 4
By decision 5
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ali Isaevich Isaev (Russian: Али Исаевич Исаев; born 18 December 1983 in Makhachkala, Soviet Union) is a Russian and Azerbaijani amateur wrestler and mixed martial artist who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in men's freestyle wrestling at 125 kilos where Isaev placed 17th. He fights in the heavyweight division of the Fight Nights Global[3] and Professional Fighters League. Currently, he is PFL heavyweight champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Isaev is a Freestyle wrestling European champion. He made his professional MMA debut in April 2016. He fought his first four fights exclusively for Fight Nights Global and went undefeated with two decision wins and two knockout wins.

Professional Fighters League

PFL season 2019

In the summer of 2019, Isaev began competing in the Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League.[4] In his debut, he defeated Valdrin Istrefi by unanimous decision at PFL 3 on June 6, 2019. In his second fight for the promotion, Isayev defeated Carl Seumanutafa also by unanimous decision at PFL 6 on August 8, 2019.

On October 31, 2019, he fought twice in one night in the 2019 PFL Heavyweight tournament.[5] He defeated Kelvin Tiller by decision and Denis Goltsov by TKO in the quarterfinal and semifinal bouts, respectively. He faced Jared Rosholt in the finals at PFL 10 on December 31, 2019. Isayev won the fight via TKO in the fourth round to claim the 2019 Heavyweight Championship.

PFL season 2021

Isaev was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Hatef Moeil on May 6, 2021 at PFL 3.[6]However, during the week of the event, it was announced that the bout was pulled due to unknown reasons and would be rescheduled for June.[7]

Isaev was scheduled to face Renan Ferreira on June 25, 2021 at PFL 6.[8]Isaev was forced to withdraw from the event after not being medically cleared to compete. Stepping in for Isaev to fight Renan Ferreira was PFL newcomer Stuart Austin.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–0 Jared Rosholt TKO (punches) PFL 10 December 31, 2019 4 4:09 New York City, New York, United States Won the 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament.
Win 8–0 Denis Goltsov TKO (punches) PFL 9 October 31, 2019 3 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Heavyweight Semifinal bout.
Win 7–0 Kelvin Tiller Decision (unanimous) 2 5:00 2019 PFL Heavyweight Quarterfinal bout.
Win 6–0 Carl Seumanutafa Decision (unanimous) PFL 6 August 8, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 2019 PFL Heavyweight playoffs.
Win 5–0 Valdrin Istrefi Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 June 6, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, U.S. 2019 PFL Heavyweight playoffs.
Win 4–0 Alexander Gladkov KO (spinning wheel Kick and punches) Fight Nights Global 90: Mineev vs. Ismailov October 19, 2018 1 1:36 Moscow, Russia
Win 3–0 Vladimir Daineko TKO (punches) Fight Nights Global 83: Alibekov vs. Aliev February 23, 2018 2 0:40 Moscow, Russia
Win 2–0 Mikhail Kabargin Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 53: Day 1 - Gimbatov vs. Shokalo October 7, 2016 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 1–0 Timofey Mishev Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 46: Mokhnatkin vs. Kudin April 29, 2016 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia

See also

References

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  3. http://fightnights.ru/news/ali-isaev-vs-timofey-mishev-shansy-54-na-46/
  4. https://news.ru/yedinoborstva/chempion-evropy-po-borbe-ali-isaev-vyigral-pervyj-boj-v-pfl/
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External links

  • Ali Isaev at the International Wrestling DatabaseLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:If preview/configuration' not found.
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