Magomed Bibulatov


Magomed Khasanovich Bibulatov is a Russian mixed martial artist of Chechen heritage. He competed in the flyweight division in Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former World Series of Fighting Flyweight Champion. He also competed in the World Fighting Championship Akhmat.

Background

Bibulatov was born and raised in Achkhoy-Martan, Chechnya, Russia on August 22, 1988. He started to train karate at 6 years. After high school he went to Chechen State University for Law faculty. Then he moved to France and trained at Gladiator Fight Club. When he had 5 win streak in European MMA organizations, he came back to Russia and started representing Fight Club Akhmat with Ramzan Kadyrov's help.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Before joining the UFC Bibulatov amassed a record of 13-0 including wins against future UFC veteran Taylor Lapilus.

World Series of Fighting

Bibulatov faced Donavon Frelow for the vacant flyweight title on October 7, 2015 at WSOF 24. He won the fight by unanimous decision and become a new WSOF flyweight champion.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bibulatov made his promotional debut for the UFC at UFC 210 against Jenel Lausa. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Bibulatov faced John Moraga on October 7, 2017 at UFC 216. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Bibulatov was scheduled to face Ulka Sasaki on April 21, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128. However, he was removed from the card due to back injury.
Bibulatov faced promotional newcomer Rogério Bontorin on February 2, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 144. At weigh-ins, Bibulatov weighed one pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126 and was fined 20% of his purse to Bontorin. Bibulatov lost the fight via split decision.
On May 7, 2019, it was reported that Bibulatov was released by UFC and signed with Absolute Championship Akhmat.

Post-UFC career

As the first fight after his release from the UFC Bibulatov returned to ACA, facing Josiel Silva on October 4, 2019. He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments