Sultan Aliev

Sambo career On February 5, 2012, Aliev lost to Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in Combat Sambo Russia Championship 2012 Finale (-90 kg) via decision (1–5).

On February 24, 2014, Aliev won against Vasilevsky in Combat Sambo Russia Championship 2014 Finale (-90 kg) via TKO.

On 24 November 2014 Aliev became World Combat Sambo Champion (-90 kg). In the finale match he defeated French Sebastian Libebe via TKO.

In Russian Nationals 2016 he lost to Khadis Ibragimov by knockout in the semifinal.

Mixed martial arts career ProFC Aliev started his MMA career in ProFC in April 2011. He defeated Sergey Guzev on April 9, 2011, at ProFC 14 via unanimous decision.

Aliev defeated Armenian MMA prospect Hracho Darpinyan on July 2, 2011, at ProFC: Union Nation Cup Final via unanimous decision.

In the semifinals, Aliev faced Doug Marshall on March 7, 2013, at Bellator 92. Despite controlling the fight via his wrestling, Aliev lost via split decision, resulting in his first professional MMA loss.

Ultimate Fighting Championship On May 7, 2014, it was announced that Aliev had signed a contract with the UFC.

Aliev made his promotional debut against Kenny Robertson in a welterweight bout on January 24, 2015, at UFC on Fox 14. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Aliev was expected to face Hyun Gyu Lim on August 20, 2016, at UFC 202. However, Aliev pulled out of the fight in early August citing a wrist injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Mike Perry.

Aliev faced Bojan Veličković on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22. He won the fight via split decision.

Aliev was expected to face Nordine Taleb on 16 December 2017 at UFC on FOX 26. However, Aliev was removed from the card in early December due to alleged visa issues restricting his ability to travel and was replaced by Danny Roberts.

Aliev faced Warlley Alves on May 12, 2018, at UFC 224. He lost the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage at the end of the second round.

Aliev was expected to face Lyman Good on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230. However, it was reported on October 19, 2018, that Aliev pulled out from the event citing injury and he was replaced by Ben Saunders.

Aliev was expected to face Emil Weber Meek on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149. However, on March 3, 2019, it was announced that Meek withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Keita Nakamura. Aliev won the fight via unanimous decision. Following the bout, Aliev announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition.

Championships and accomplishments

Sambo Federation Internationale de Sambo (FIAS) World Combat Sambo Championships (2014, Chiba) World Combat Sambo Federation European Combat Sambo Championships (2012, Moscow) All-Russian Sambo Federation Russian Combat Sambo National Championships 3rd (2010, 2011) Russian Combat Sambo National Championships runner-up (2012) Russian Combat Sambo National Champion (2014, World team-trials) Fight Matrix 2011 Male Rookie of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Win

Keita Nakamura Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik

Saint Petersburg, Russia Loss

Warlley Alves TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 224

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Bojan Veličković Decision (split) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson

Sacramento, California, United States Loss

Kenny Robertson KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson

Stockholm, Sweden Win

Charles Andrade TKO (punches) MMA Star in the Ring: Shamil vs Renat

Makhachkala, Russia Win

Ruslan Khaskhanov TKO (punches) Fight Nights: Battle on Terek

Grozny, Russia Win

Kleber Bagunça KO (punch) World Ultimate Full Contact 2013

Lamego, Portugal Win

Viktor Kiyko TKO (punches) World Ultimate Full Contact 2013

Lamego, Portugal Loss

Doug Marshall Decision (split) Bellator 92

Temecula, California, United States Win

Mikkel Parlo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 89

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Arunas Vilius TKO (punches) New FC: Battle of the Stars

Makhachkala, Russia Win

Alexei Varagushin TKO (punches) WH: Igor Vovchanchyn Cup

Kharkiv, Ukraine Win

Vladimir Fedin TKO (punches) WH: Igor Vovchanchyn Cup

Kharkiv, Ukraine Win

Luis Henrique TKO (punches) Revolution FC 1: Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon Win

Marcin Elsner TKO (punches) ProFC: Grand Prix Global Finals

Rostov-on-Don, Russia Win

Fuad Gadyrov KO (punch) ProFC Grand Prix Global: Caucasus

Derbent, Russia Win

Hracho Darpinyan Decision (unanimous) ProFC: Union Nation Cup Final

Rostov-on-Don, Russia Win

Sergey Guzev Decision (unanimous) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 14

Rostov-on-Don, Russia