Abus Magomedov

Abusupiyan Magomedov Khydyvov (born September 2, 1990) is a Russian and German mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He previously competed in Professional Fighters League, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki and Final Fight Championship. As of August 8, 2026, he is #14 in the Meta UFC middleweight rankings.

Background Magomedov was born in Argun, Soviet Union (now Russia) into a Kumyk family. He trained in wrestling from childhood. The martial arts tradition in Dagestan and a personal affinity led him to dedicate himself to the sport. At the age of fifteen, he moved to Germany with his family. It wasn't a preferred move, but a necessary one. His mother suffered from an illness that could not be properly treated in his homeland, after she recovered from her illness, the family decided to stay permanently. In his new home, Magomedov expanded his martial arts skills by training in kickboxing, among other disciplines. At the age of twenty, he made his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut.

Mixed martial arts career Early career During the 2010–2017, Magomedov completing in regional Germany promotion. Magomedov has also fought with potential future UFC fighters Jessin Ayari and Andreas Stahl. He amassed a record of 19–3 record before signed with Professional Fighters League.

Professional Fighters League On his way to the tournament playoffs, Magomedov faced Danillo Villefort on July 5, 2018, at PFL 3. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. The second bout, Magomedov faced Anderson Gonçalves on August 16, 2018, at PFL 6. He won the fight via knockout in round one.

The quarterfinal and semifinal bout took place on October 20, 2018, at PFL 10, Magomedov faced Gasan Umalatov in the quarterfinal and the bout ended via majority draw, but he advanced to the semifinals via first-round tiebreaker. Therefore, Magomedov faced Sadibou Sy in the semifinal and he won the fight via unanimous decision.

In the final, Magomedov faced Louis Taylor on December 31, 2018, at PFL 11. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.

Post-PFL and Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki In his first bout since loss, Magomedov faced Slaviša Simeunović at Elite MMA Championship 3 on May 4, 2019, and won the fight via a kimura in round one.

In July 2019, Magomedov signed with Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki.

Due to health issues problems and the COVID-19 pandemic meant that his debut took place only a year later. Magomedov faced undefeated Cezary Kęsik on December 19, 2020, at KSW 57. He won the fight in round two after choking Kęsik unconscious via a guillotine choke.

In July 2021, Magomedov announced via social media that he was no longer on the KSW roster.

Ultimate Fighting Championship On August 6, 2021, Magomedov signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Magomedov was scheduled to face Gerald Meerschaert on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199. However, Magomedov was forced to pull from the event due to visa issue and was replaced by Dustin Stoltzfus.

Magomedov was scheduled to face Aliaskhab Khizriev on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33. However, Magomedov pulled out for unknown reasons and was replaced by Denis Tiuliulin.

In his promotional debut, Magomedov was scheduled to face Makhmud Muradov on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209. However, Muradov withdrew due to injury was replaced by Dustin Stoltzfus. He won the fight via technical knockout in a 19 second of round one. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

The bout with Gerald Meerschaert was scheduled for February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219. However, Magomedov once again pulled out due to visa issues and the bout was scrapped.

The bout between Magomedov and Muradov was scheduled on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. However at the end of February, it was announced that Muradov had pulled out of the bout again.

Magomedov faced Sean Strickland in the main event on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Replacing Nursulton Ruziboev, who withdrew for unknown reasons, Magomedov faced Caio Borralho on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Magomedov faced Warlley Alves on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Magomedov faced Brunno Ferreira on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308. He won the fight via arm-triangle choke in round three.

Magomedov faced Michel Pereira on April 26, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 66. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Magomedov faced Joe Pyfer on October 4, 2025, at UFC 320. He lost the fight via a face crank submission in the second round.

Magomedov faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on June 28, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 280. The bout was initially reported as the main event, but was changed for undisclosed reasons. Magomedov won the fight via guillotine choke in round one.

Magomedov is scheduled to face Cameron Rowston on October 24, 2026 at UFC 333.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) Superior Fighting Championship Superior FC Welterweight Championship (One time) Superior FC Middleweight Championship (One time) German MMA Championship GMC Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Michał Oleksiejczuk Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres

Baku, Azerbaijan Loss

Joe Pyfer Submission (face crank) UFC 320

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Michel Pereira Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Brunno Ferreira Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 308

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Warlley Alves Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Caio Borralho Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Sean Strickland TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Dustin Stoltzfus TKO (front kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa

Paris, France Win

Cezariusz Kęsik Technical Submission (guillotine choke) KSW 57

Łódź, Poland Win

Slaviša Simeunović Submission (kimura) Elite MMA Championship 3

Düsseldorf, Germany Loss

Louis Taylor KO (punch) PFL 11 (2018)

New York City, New York, United States Win

Sadibou Sy Decision (unanimous)

Draw

Gasan Umalatov Draw (majority)

Win

Anderson Gonçalves KO (punches) PFL 6 (2018)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Danillo Villefort TKO (front kick to the body and punches) PFL 3 (2018)

Washington, D.C., United States Win

Dan Hope TKO (punches) Superior FC 18

Ludwigshafen, Germany Win

Sergio Souza Submission (guillotine choke) Final Fight Championship 29

Ljubljana, Slovenia Win

Aires Benrois Submission (guillotine choke) Superior FC 16

Darmstadt, Germany Win

Mathias Schuck TKO (punch and elbow) Superior FC 15

Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany Win

Ivica Trušček Submission (rear-naked choke) Final Fight Championship 26

Linz, Austria Win

Raymond Jarman TKO (punches) Superior FC 14

Düren, Germany Loss

Mikkel Parlo Decision (unanimous) German MMA Championship 7

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Win

Manuel Garcia TKO (punches and knee) Merseburger Fight Night 8

Spergau, Germany Win

Josip Artuković TKO (kick to the body and punches) Mix Fight Gala 18

Fulda, Germany Win

Donovan Panayiotis TKO (punches) German MMA Championship 6

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Win

Rafał Błachuta Decision (unanimous) German MMA Championship 5

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Loss

Rafał Moks Submission (guillotine choke) German MMA Championship 4

Herne, Germany Win

Andreas Birgels TKO (punches) Superior FC 13

Hamburg, Germany Loss

Andreas Stahl Submission (rear-naked choke) Heroes Fighting

Halmstad, Sweden Win

Jessin Ayari TKO (punches) German MMA Championship 3

Herne, Germany Win

David Rosmon Decision (unanimous) European MMA 1

Copenhagen, Denmark Win

Gocha Smoyan TKO (doctor stoppage) Superior FC 7

Düren, Germany Win

Bjorn Corsis TKO (doctor stoppage) Superior FC 6

Karlsruhe, Germany Win

Igor Montes Decision (unanimous) Mix Fight Gala 11

Sindelfingen, Germany Win

Fahd Jahri Decision (unanimous) Kiru: In the Spirit of the Knights

Bitburg, Germany Win

Sjobbe Clymans TKO (punches) Outsider Cup: Cage Fight Night 7

Koblenz, Germany Win

Nicola di Loreto Submission (guillotine choke) Outsider Cup: Cage Fight Night 6

Bielefeld, Germany