# Magomed Bibulatov

Magomed Khasanovich Bibulatov (born August 22, 1988) is a retired Russian mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight and flyweight divisions, most notably in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ACA. He is the former World Series of Fighting Flyweight Champion. He is the former ACA Bantamweight Champion.

## 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.

### Absolute Championship Akhmat

As the first fight after his release from the UFC Bibulatov returned to ACA, facing Josiel Silva at ACA 100 on October 4, 2019. He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.
Next, he faced Nikita Chistyakov at ACA 107 on July 24, 2020. He won the fight via first-round technical knockout.
Bibulatov faced Rodrigo Praia at ACA 112 on October 4, 2020. He won the fight via first-round knockout.
Bibulatov faced reigning champ Daniel Oliveira on March 26, 2021, at ACA 120: Oliveira vs. Bibulatov for the ACA Bantamweight Championship. After winning the first 4 rounds, Bibulatov survived a flurry in the last round to secure a unanimous decision, also winning the title in the process.
Bibulatov defended his title for the first time against Oleg Borisov at ACA 138 on March 27, 2022. He lost the bout and title via unanimous decision.
Bibulatov faced Charles Henrique in his first bout post title reign on December 23, 2022, at ACA 150, winning the close bout via split decision.

### ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix

In the Quarter-finals of the 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix, Bibulatov faced Vazha Tsiptauri on August 11, 2023, at ACA 161, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
In the Semi-Finals, Bibulatov faced Tomáš Deák on January 26, 2024 at ACA 169: Bibulatov vs. Deák, winning the bout via TKO stoppage due to leg kicks and ground and pound in the third round, advancing to the finals.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Absolute Championship Akhmat
** ACA Bantamweight Championship (One time)
* World Series of Fighting
** WSOF Flyweight Championship (One time)
* World Fighting Championship Akhmat
** WFCA Flyweight Championship (One time)
* Absolute Championship Berkut
** ACB Bantamweight Grand-Prix winner

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 25 matches | 21 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 21–4 | Mehdi Baydulaev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ACA 180 | October 4, 2024 | 1 | 3:26 | Grozny, Russia | 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Final. |
| Win | 21–3 | Tomáš Deák | TKO (leg kick and punches) | ACA 169 | January 26, 2024 | 3 | 3:48 | Grozny, Russia | 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Win | 20–3 | Vazha Tsiptauri | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 161 | August 11, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | 2023 ACA Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 19–3 | Charles Henrique | Decision (split) | ACA 150 | December 23, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 18–3 | Oleg Borisov | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 138 | March 27, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | Lost the ACA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–2 | Daniel Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 120 | March 26, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Won the ACA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–2 | Rodrigo Praia | KO (spinning back kick) | ACA 112 | October 4, 2020 | 1 | 1:11 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 16–2 | Nikita Chistyakov | TKO (elbows and punches) | ACA 107 | July 24, 2020 | 1 | 3:36 | Moscow, Russia | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 15–2 | Josiel Silva | TKO (punches) | ACA 100 | October 4, 2019 | 2 | 2:40 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 14–2 | Rogério Bontorin | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | February 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
| Loss | 14–1 | John Moraga | KO (punch) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 1 | 1:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–0 | Jenel Lausa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 210 | April 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Buffalo, New York, United States | Bibulatov was deducted one point in round 2 due to a groin strike. |
| Win | 13–0 | Yunus Evloev | Submission (guillotine choke) | WFCA 30 | October 4, 2016 | 2 | 0:40 | Grozny, Russia | Won the 2016 WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix. |
| Win | 12–0 | Giovanni Santos Jr. | TKO (punches) | WFCA 22 | May 22, 2016 | 1 | N/A | Grozny, Russia | 2016 WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Win | 11–0 | Irmeson Cavalcante | Decision (unanimous) | WFCA 16 | March 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | 2016 WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 10–0 | Donavon Frelow | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 24 | October 7, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | Flyweight debut. Won the inaugural WSOF Flyweight Championship. Later vacated title. |
| Win | 9–0 | Eduardo Felipe | KO (punch) | WFCA 1 | March 14, 2015 | 1 | 1:30 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 8–0 | Olivier Pastor | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 10 | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 7–0 | Said Nurmagomedov | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 9 | June 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | Won the 2014 ACB Bantamweight Grand Prix. |
| Win | 6–0 | Shamil Shakhbiev | Submission (armbar) | ACB 7 | May 18, 2014 | 1 | 0:50 | Grozny, Russia | 2014 ACB Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Win | 5–0 | Taylor Lapilus | Decision (unanimous) | GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 4 | October 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Villepinte, France | |
| Win | 4–0 | Oscar Nave | Decision (unanimous) | World Ultimate Full Contact 2013 | August 24, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Lamego, Portugal | |
| Win | 3–0 | Mickael Kanguichev | Submission (armbar) | World Ultimate Full Contact 2013 | August 24, 2013 | 1 | 3:37 | Lamego, Portugal | |
| Win | 2–0 | Magomedrasul Omarov | Submission (triangle choke) | World Ultimate Full Contact 2013 | August 24, 2013 | 1 | 3:08 | Lamego, Portugal | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mohamed Sadok | Submission (armbar) | GEFC: Urban Legend Prestige 2 | June 8, 2013 | 1 | 3:36 | Villepinte, France | Bantamweight debut. |