Ali Isaev
Azerbaijani-Russian mixed martial artist
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::summary Azerbaijani-Russian mixed martial artist ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ali Isaev |
| Али Исаев | |
| image_size | 200px |
| birth_name | Ali Isaevich Isaev |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Russian | |
| height | |
| weight | 265 lb |
| trainer | Shmail Omarov |
| weight_class | Heavyweight |
| reach | 78 in |
| style | Freestyle wrestling |
| fighting_out_of | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| team | Gamid Gamidov WC. |
| rank | International Master of Sports in Freestyle wrestling |
| years_active | 2016–present |
| mma_win | 9 |
| mma_kowin | 4 |
| mma_decwin | 5 |
| mma_draw | 1 |
| sherdog | 222567 |
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Ali Isaevich Isaev (; born 18 December 1983) is a Russian-Azerbaijani professional mixed martial artist and former amateur wrestler who competed in the Heavyweight division. He has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Fight Nights Global and Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he was the 2019 Heavyweight Tournament Champion. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in men's freestyle wrestling at 125 kilos where Isaev placed 17th.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Ali Isaev was born to a Dargin family on 18 December 1983 in the city Makhatchkala. Isaev is a Freestyle wrestling European champion. He made his professional MMA debut in April 2016. He fought his first four fights exclusively for Fight Nights Global and went undefeated with two decision wins and two knockout wins.
Professional Fighters League
PFL season 2019
In the summer of 2019, Isaev began competing in the Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League. In his debut, he defeated Valdrin Istrefi by unanimous decision at PFL 3 on June 6, 2019. In his second fight for the promotion, Isayev defeated Carl Seumanutafa also by unanimous decision at PFL 6 on August 8, 2019.
On October 31, 2019, he fought twice in one night in the 2019 PFL Heavyweight tournament. He defeated Kelvin Tiller by decision and Denis Goltsov by TKO in the quarterfinal and semifinal bouts, respectively. He faced Jared Rosholt in the finals at PFL 10 on December 31, 2019. Isayev won the fight via TKO in the fourth round to claim the 2019 Heavyweight Championship.
PFL season 2021
Isaev was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Hatef Moeil on May 6, 2021, at PFL 3. However, during the week of the event, it was announced that the bout was pulled for unknown reasons and would be rescheduled for June.
Isaev was scheduled to face Renan Ferreira on June 25, 2021, at PFL 6. Isaev was forced to withdraw from the event after not being medically cleared to compete. Stepping in for Isaev to fight Renan Ferreira was PFL newcomer Stuart Austin.
PFL season 2022
Isaev was scheduled to face Klidson Abreu on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2. However, Isaev pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Adam Keresh.
Isaev was scheduled to face Jamelle Jones on June 24, 2022, at PFL 5. However, Isaev once again pulled out of the bout.
Bellator MMA
On September 30, 2022, it was announced that Isaev had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.
Isaev made his Bellator debut against Steve Mowry on February 4, 2023, at Bellator 290. The bout concluded in a unanimous draw.
Isaev was scheduled to face Daniel James on November 17, 2023 at Bellator 301. The week of the event, the bout was scrapped for unknown reasons.
Personal life
Isaev has Azerbaijani citizenship. After signing his contract with Bellator, he got a United States visa using his Azerbaijani passport.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
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| Draw |
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| Steve Mowry |
| Draw (unanimous) |
| Bellator 290 |
| |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Inglewood, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|9–0 |Jared Rosholt |TKO (punches) |PFL 10 (2019) | |align=center|4 |align=center|4:09 |New York City, New York, United States
| Won the 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament. |
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| Win |
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| Denis Goltsov |
| TKO (punches) |
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| 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| - |
| Win |
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| Kelvin Tiller |
| Decision (unanimous) |
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| 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| - |
| Win |
| align=center |
| Carl Seumanutafa |
| Decision (unanimous) |
| PFL 6 (2019) |
| |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 5–0 | Valdrin Istrefi | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 3 (2019) | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 4–0 | Alexander Gladkov | KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) | Fight Nights Global 90 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:36 | Moscow, Russia | |- | Win | align=center| 3–0 | Vladimir Daineko | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 83 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 0:40 | Moscow, Russia | |- | Win | align=center| 2–0 | Mikhail Kabargin | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 53 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |- | Win | align=center| 1–0 | Timofey Mishev | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 46 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | Heavyweight debut.
Freestyle record
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| World Championships & Olympic Games Matches | Res. | Opponent | Score | Date | Event | Location | 2010 World Championships | 2009 World Championships | 2008 Summer Olympics | 2007 World Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | GRE Ioannis Arzoumanidis | 0–1, 0–1 | September 6–12, 2010 | 2010 World Wrestling Championships | RUS Moscow, Russia | |||||
| Win | BLR Aleksey Shemarov | 1-0, 6-0 | ||||||||
| Loss | UZB Artur Taymazov | 0–1, 3–2,0-1 | ||||||||
| Win | CMR Andrei Podsevalnicov | 3-0, 4-0 | ||||||||
| Win | MDA Hugues Onanena | 2-0, 5-0 | ||||||||
| Loss | United States Tervel Dlagnev | 0–1, 0–4 | September 21–29, 2009 | 2009 World Wrestling Championships | DEN Herning, Denmark | |||||
| Win | KAZ Marid Mutalimov | 2-0, 1-0 | ||||||||
| Win | VEN Yonsi Sánchez | 1–0, 1–0 | ||||||||
| Loss | CUB Disney Rodríguez | 0–1, 0–4 | August 21, 2008 | 2008 Summer Olympics | DEN Beijing, China | |||||
| Loss | UZB Artur Taymazov | 0-2, 3-4 | ||||||||
| Loss | UZB Artur Taymazov | 0–1, 0–4 | September 17–23, 2007 | 2007 World Wrestling Championships | AZE Baku, Azerbaijan | |||||
| Win | MGL Ganzorigiin Gankhuyag | 3–5, 3–0 F | ||||||||
| Win | POL Maksymilian Witek | 4–2, 1–0 F | ||||||||
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References
References
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- "Ali Isaev". sherdog.com.
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- IOC. "Beijing 2008 Super-Heavyweight, Freestyle (≤120 kilograms) Men Results - Olympic wrestling".
- (2008-08-21). "Olympics-Wrestling-Freestyle men's 120kg repechage round results". Reuters.
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- "Fight Card - 2019 PFL 9". PFL.
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- Martin, Damon. (2022-09-30). "Undefeated PFL heavyweight champion Ali Isaev signs with Bellator MMA".
- Sheehan, Sean. (2023-01-06). "Steve Mowry vs. Ali Isaev set for Bellator 290".
- Sherdog.com. "Bellator 290 'Bader vs. Fedor 2' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring".
- (2023-09-13). "Bellator 301 set for Chicago: 2 title fights, including Sergio Pettis vs. Patchy Mix, grand prix semifinal, grudge rematch".
- Guillen, Adam. (2023-11-13). "Bellator 301 loses not one, but two fights on the same day".
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