Magomed Abdulkadirov
Magomed Abdulkadirov | |
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| Born | December 3, 1990 Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Submission grappler, Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor |
| Known for | Multiple world titles in grappling, Master of Sports of international class |
Magomed Magomedmirzaevich Abdulkadirov (; born 3 December 1990) is a distinguished Russian competitor in submission grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, holding a black belt rank. He has earned multiple world titles in grappling and is recognized as a Master of Sports of international class in the discipline.
Background
Born on 3 December 1990 in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, Abdulkadirov started his martial arts journey at the age of 12, initially training in freestyle wrestling under the guidance of coach Abdulla Magomedov. Subsequently, he shifted focus to traditional jiu-jitsu with instructor Yusup Saadulaev before dedicating himself to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling at the age of 17.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu career
In 2013, Abdulkadirov was awarded a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira and won the WPJJ World BJJ Championship held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He achieved further success in 2017 by winning the Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi as well as the Sharjah competition in Dubai. His black belt promotion came in 2018 from Brazilian master Rafael Haubert.
Grappling career
Abdulkadirov claimed the ADCC European championship title in 2015 and secured four world championships under United World Wrestling (UWW) between 2014 and 2019. Additionally, he has won seven national titles at the Russian championships.
ONE Championship
On 3 November 2023, at ONE Fight Night 16, Abdulkadirov competed against Tye Ruotolo for the first-ever ONE Championship welterweight submission grappling belt but was defeated by decision.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- WPJJ World BJJ Champion (2013)
Grappling
- 2015: ADCC European Championship winner in the 77 kg division (Turku)