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Islam Murtazaev

Islam Murtazaev (Russian: Ислам Муртазаев; born April 13, 1991) is a Russian kickboxer and mixed martial artist. As of March 2023, he is ranked as the fourth best middleweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[2]

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.[3][4]

On September 29, 2017, Murtazaev took part in the EM Legend -75 kg World Tournament finals. In the semi-finals he defeated Jordan Tai by decision. He faced Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong in the final, after 3 rounds the judges declared the fight a draw, an extra round was fought which Murtazaev won by split decision to capture the title.[5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

Murtazaev faced Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym at THAI FIGHT Chiang Mai on December 23, 2017. He lost the fight by decision.[8]

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.[9]

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".[10]

ONE Championship

Murtazaev challenged Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight World Championship at ONE: Winter Warriors on December 3, 2021.[11] He lost the bout via split decision.[12]

Murtazaev was expected to face the former Glory Welterweight Champion Nieky Holzken at ONE: X on March 26, 2022.[13] The bout was later cancelled, as all Russian fighters were removed from ONE events taking place in Singapore.[14]

Murtazaev was expected to face Sinsamut Klinmee at ONE 159 on July 22, 2022.[15] Murtazaev later withdrew because of a "family emergency" and was replaced by Liam Nolan.[16]

Murtazaev was expected to face the former Glory welterweight champion Nieky Holzken at ONE 162 on October 21, 2022.[17] Holzken withdrew with an injury on October 17 and was replaced by Constantin Rusu.[18] Murtazaev lost the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Murtazaev faced Ahmet Kılıç at REN TV Fight Club on November 18, 2022.[20] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[21]

Murtazaev challenged Sergey Ponomarev for the Russian National -86 kg title at REN TV Fight Club on February 17, 2023.[22] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Murtazaev was expected to face Jonatan Oliveira for the vacant WKU K-1 World -86 kg title at the November 18, 2023, REN TV Fight Club event. Oliveira withdrew with a torn biceps on November 15 and was replaced by the undefeated Sina Kazemi.[24] Murtazaev won the fight by a first-round knockout.[25]

Titles and accomplishments

Professional

Amateur

Awards

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

  1. ^ "Islam Murtazaev". onefc.com. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Rankings March 2023". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Who Is Kickboxing World Title Challenger Islam Murtazaev?". onefc.com. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Islam Murtazaev — About His Work at Gazprom, Muay Thai And Transition to MMA". telecomasia.net. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  5. ^ "读秒潇杀狂、击败隆拉威，这位峨眉传奇75KG王者不容忽视！". sohu.com. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Kunlun Fight 41 Results - Muay Thai Authority". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  7. ^ "KOK World Series in Spain: results". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Thai Fight Bangkok Results: Chanajon Scores Highlight-Reel Knockout, Saenchai Wins 34th Straight". Combat Press. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  9. ^ "Video: Islam Murtazaev vs Omar Moreno". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Ramazanov Voted Fighter of the Year". kickboxingz.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Eersel, Murtazaev Out For Respect At ONE Winter Warriors". blackbeltmag.com. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  12. ^ "ONE Championship 'Winter Warriors' Results: Stamp Wins Grand Prix, Eersel Defends". Combat Press. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
  13. ^ "Nieky Holzken faces Islam Murtazaev at ONE: 'X'". asianmma.com. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Kuhl, Dan (28 June 2022). "Sinsamut Klinmee Vs. Islam Murtazaev Is The Hidden Gem Of ONE 159". combatpress.com. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  16. ^ Taylor, Tom (20 July 2022). "ONE Championship 159 line-up updated with new matchups after last-minute cancellations". scmp.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "More ONE 162 Fight Card Changes". fightsports.tv. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  19. ^ "Россиянин Муртазаев Проиграл Молдаванину Русу В Бою По Правилам Кикбоксинга На Турнире ONE Championship 162". matchtv.ru. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  20. ^ "Murtazaev spoke about preparations for the fight against Turk Kilich". en.rayalauma.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  21. ^ "Россиянин Ислам Муртазаев ударом в челюсть победил турецкого соперника Ахмеда Килича". iz.ru. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  22. ^ "Туйнов предрек победу Муртазаева в поединке с Пономаревым". iz.ru. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  23. ^ "Муртазаев одержал победу над Пономаревым в бою "Бойцовского клуба РЕН ТВ"". iz.ru. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  24. ^ Пескова, Валентина (18 November 2023). "Муртазаев пообещал "сломать" иранца Каземи в предстоящем бою". Известия (in Russian). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  25. ^ Заздравин, Игнат (18 November 2023). "Муртазаев победил Каземи нокаутом на турнире "Бойцовского клуба РЕН ТВ"". sport-express.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  26. ^ "IFMA Finals". muaythai.sport. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  27. ^ "MASTER PROGRAMME & RESULTS IFMA ROYAL WORLD CUP 2015 August 13 - 23 2015 Bangkok,Thailand" (PDF). muaythai.lt. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  28. ^ "PROAM MUAYTHAI WMF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 14th March – 21st March 2016 The Street Ratchada, Bangkok - Thailand" (PDF). muaythairussia.ru/. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  29. ^ "Orion Awards 2019". kickboxingz.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.

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