Khasan Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov (Russian: Хасан Ахмедович Магомедшарипов;[2] born 6 October 2000) is a Russian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the featherweight division in Bellator MMA[3] Khasan is the younger brother of former mixed martial artist fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov[4] At the age of 15 years, he won gold medal in European Junior Championship in Wushu Sanda in 2016.[5]
| Khasan Magomedsharipov | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 2000 Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia |
| Residence | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm)[1] |
| Style | Sanda |
| Fighting out of | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia Brick Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Team | DagFighter Ricardo Almeida BJJ Nick Catone MMA Eagles MMA |
| Trainer | Mark Henry Zabit Magomedsharipov |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Notable relatives | Zabit Magomedsharipov (brother) |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Early life
Khasan was born in Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, on October 6, 2000,[6] of Akhvakh ethnicity.[7] He is the younger brother former UFC fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov.[8][9] As a child, he was a street hooligan, that resulted him getting multiple scars on his head, wrists and his elbow which he still has to this day.[10] In order to discipline their child, his parents enrolled Khasan at "Five Directions of the World" Martial Arts Boarding School, where his brother Zabit and Muslim Salikhov was also alumni of.[11][12][13]
At the age of 17, Khasan came under the guidance of the MMA coach Mark Henry.[14][15] Khasan was allowed early to train with notable fighters like Eddie Alvarez, Edson Barboza, Frankie Edgar & Marlon Moraes.[14][16][17]
His coach Mark Henry at one point, planned to enter Khasan at Diamond Gloves boxing tournament.[17][14] Khasan and his brother Zabit were one of the main sparring partners for Frankie Edgar, during the fight camp preparation against Max Holloway and Jose Aldo.[18][14]
Back in Dagestan, and recently, he has been training with fighters of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School/Eagles MMA.[19][20]
Mixed martial arts career
Russian MMA
Magomedsharipov made his professional MMA debut against Azeri fighter Amil Nasirov on December 6, 2019, at Gorilla Fighting 21.[21] He won the fight via anaconda choke in round one.[22][23]
Magomedsharipov faced Edil Esenkulov on December 25, 2019, at Gorilla Fighting 23. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24][25]
Magomedsharipov faced Timur Akaba on September 9, 2020, at FNG / GFC: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament.[26] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round one.[27][28]
Magomedsharipov faced Dibir Amirmagomedov on September 26, 2020, at Kaganat Fighting League 2.[29] He won the fight via twister in the first round.[30][31]
Magomedsharipov faced Mikhail Tarkhanov on December 25, 2020, at AMC Fight Nights 99.[32] He won the fight via TKO in round one.[33][34][35]
Bellator MMA
In the promotional debut, Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Nekruz Mirkhojaev on July 31, 2021, at Bellator 263.[36] However, Mirkhojaev withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jonathan Quiroz.[37] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[38][39]
Magomedsharipov faced Jose Sanchez on March 25, 2022, at Bellator 275.[40] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[41][42]
Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Bailey Gilbert on March 25, 2023, at Bellator 291. However, Gilbert pulled out and was replaced by Rafael Hudson.[43] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[44][45]
Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Martin McDonough on September 23, 2023, at Bellator 299.[46][47] However on September 10, it was reported that McDonough was replaced with former Piotr Niedzielski.[48][49] At weigh-ins, Niedzielski weighed in at 147.8 pounds, 1.8 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit. Due to this, the bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Magomedsharipov.[50] He won the fight via arm-triangle choke, after a successful takedown on the 3:58 minutes of the second round.[51][52]
Magomedsharipov faced Tyler Mathison on June 22, 2024, at Bellator Champions Series 3.[53] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[54]
Personal life
Khasan is a fan of now defunct Pride Fighting Championships.[55] He is an avid book reader who has read The Godfather novel in Russian and Islamic literature.[56] Zabit, his older brother, is currently one of the main coaches of Khasan, and is helping him in making strategies, during fight camps.[57][58][59]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| 10 matches | 10 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–0 | Tyler Mathison | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator Champions Series 3 | June 22, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Win | 9–0 | Piotr Niedzielski | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 299 | September 23, 2023 | 2 | 3:58 | Dublin, Ireland | Catchweight (147.8 lb) bout; Niedzielski missed weight. |
| Win | 8–0 | Rafael Hudson | TKO (punches) | Bellator 291 | February 25, 2023 | 1 | 4:40 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Win | 7–0 | José Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 275 | February 25, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Win | 6–0 | Jonathan Quiroz | TKO (punches) | Bellator 263 | July 31, 2021 | 2 | 4:21 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Mikhail Tarkhanov | TKO (punches) | AMC Fight Nights 99 | December 25, 2020 | 1 | 4:30 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 4–0 | Dibir Amirmagomedov | Submission (twister) | Kaganat Fighting League 2 | September 26, 2020 | 1 | 2:22 | Khasavyurt, Russia | |
| Win | 3–0 | Timur Akaba | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FNG / GFC: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament | September 9, 2020 | 1 | 3:48 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 2–0 | Edil Esenkulov | Decision (unanimous) | Gorilla Fighting 23 | December 15, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Amil Nasirov | Submission (anaconda choke) | Gorilla Fighting 21 | December 6, 2019 | 3 | 3:17 | Samara, Russia | Featherweight debut. |