Ibragim Chuzhigaev

Ibragim Sumanovich Chuzhigaev (Russian: Ибрагим Суманович Чужигаев) is a Russian-Turkish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). Chuzhigaev is a former KSW Light Heavyweight champion.

Professional career Early career Chuzhigaev made his professional debut on March 31, 2012 against Rasul Magomedov. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.

His next fight came a month later, against Vasily Feyzrakhmanov. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via a first-round submission.

He returned after over a year out, when he fought Albert Ismailov. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.

He fought three months later against Sergey Bobrov. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via Unanimous Decision.

Absolute Championship Berkut/Akhmat Chuzhigaev had his first fight with Absolute Championship Berkut on March 16, 2014 in the ACB Berkut Cup 2014. He faced Kazakhstan's Igor Svirid. Chuzhigaev would lose the fight via Split Decision.

After going 3–1 in his next four fights, he faced Mirlan Tilekbaev on December 27, 2015. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a second-round submission, and earned himself a Performance of the Night bonus.

After going 4–1 in his next five fights, he faced Igor Svirid in a rematch. This time, Chuzhigaev won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.

His next fight came three months later, against United States's Mike Rhodes. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision.

After a nine month layoff, Chuzhigaev returned in a bout against Poland's Piotr Strus. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision.

After a seven month layoff, Chuzhigaev returned against Dominican Republic's Alex Garcia. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.

AMC Fight Nights After two years out the cage, Chuzhigaev returned on September 18, 2021 under AMC Fight Nights. He faced Evgeny Myakinkin, whom he'd beat via third-round TKO.

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki Four months later, Chuzhigaev faced Tomasz Narkun for the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision, and thus claiming the Light Heavyweight title, and earning himself a Fight of the Night bonus.

His first title defense came eleven months later, against Croatia's Ivan Erslan. Chuzhigaev successfully defended his title via Unanimous Decision, and earned himself his second Fight of the Night bonus.

His next title defense came six months later, against Ukraine's Bohdan Gnidko. Chuzhigaev successfully defended his title via a second-round submission. This performance earned him a Submission of the Night bonus.

In December, 2023, Chuzhigaev vacated his title, after announcing his departure from the promotion.

Professional Fighters League Chuzhigaev was scheduled to face Sweden's Karl Albrektsson in his PFL debut on June 21, 2024. This fight, however, would never happen as Chuzhigaev dropped out due to failing to obtain a visa. Chuzhigaev would never end up fighting in the promotion.

Return to AMC Fight Nights On August 23, 2024, Chuzhigaev returned to AMC Fight Nights in a bout against Iran's Hosein Helali. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round submission.

Return to Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki Chuzhigaev was scheduled to make his KSW return on April 26, 2025 against Rafał Haratyk for the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. This fight was cancelled due to Haratyk suffering an eye injury.

His return bout came on July 19, 2025 against Marcin Wójcik. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via a second-round TKO, and thus ending a 10-fight win streak.

His next fight came on January 17, 2026, against Maciej Różański. Różański was stepping in on short notice, after Chuzhigaev's original opponent, Sergiusz Zając withdrew due to injury. The bout ended in a No Contest (NC) after Chuzhigaev unintentionally eye poked Różański, which rendered him unable to continue.

His next fight came on July 18, 2026, in a rematch against Maciej Różański. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via a second-round TKO.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki KSW Light Heavyweight championship (One time; former) Two successful title defenses Fight of the Night (Two times) Submission of the Night (One time)

Absolute Championship Berkut Performance of the Night (One time) Knockout of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Maciej Różański TKO (punches) KSW 120

Gdynia, Poland NC

Maciej Różański NC (accidental eye poke) KSW 114

Radom, Poland Loss

Marcin Wójcik TKO (punches) KSW 108

Olsztyn, Poland Win

Hosein Helali Submission (guillotine choke) AMC Fight Nights 124

Yerevan, Armenia Win

Bohdan Gnidko Submission (arm-triangle choke) KSW 85

Nowy Sącz, Poland Win

Ivan Erslan Decision (unanimous) KSW 77

Gliwice, Poland Win

Tomasz Narkun Decision (unanimous) KSW 66

Szczecin, Poland Win

Evgeny Myakinkin TKO (punches) AMC Fight Nights: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament

Moscow, Russia Win

Alex Garcia TKO (punches) ACA 99

Moscow, Russia Win

Piotr Strus Decision (split) ACA 92

Warsaw, Poland Win

Mike Rhodes Decision (unanimous) ACB 87

Nottingham, England Win

Igor Svirid Decision (unanimous) ACB 80

Krasnodar, Russia Win

Will Noland KO (head kick and punches) ACB 70

Sheffield, England Loss

Vyacheslav Vasilevsky Submission (rear-naked choke) ACB 57

Moscow, Russia Win

David Mitchell TKO (punches) ACB 54

Manchester, England Win

Lee Chadwick TKO (punches) ACB 47

Glasgow, Scotland Win

Vadim Orischak Submission (arm-triangle choke) ACB 34

Grozny, Russia Win

Mirlan Tilekbaev Submission (arm-triangle choke) ACB 28

Nalchik, Russia Win

Artem Shokalo Decision (unanimous) ACB 21

Grozny, Russia Loss

Ibragim Tibilov Decision (unanimous) ACB 11

Grozny, Russia Win

Charles Andrade KO (punch) ACB 10

Grozny, Russia Win

Richard Totrov Decision (unanimous) ACB 8

Grozny, Russia Loss

Igor Svirid Decision (split) ACB 3

Grozny, Russia Loss

Sergey Bobrov Decision (unanimous) Voronezh MMA Federation: Fight Riot 2

Voronezh, Russia Win

Albert Ismailov TKO (punches) Steel Fist Cup 2013

Moscow, Russia Loss

Vasily Feyzrakhmanov Submission (rear-naked choke) League S-70: Russian Grand Prix 2011 (Stage 3)

Moscow, Russia Win

Rasul Magomedov TKO (punches) Modern Fighting Pankration: Amur Challenge 2

Blagoveschensk, Russia