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.
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.
During the 2010âÂÂ2017, 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 19âÂÂ3 record before signed with 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.
After his win against Slavià ¡a Simeunoviàat Elite MMA Championship 3 in Germany. In July 2019, it was reported that 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 KÃÂsik on December 19, 2020, at . He won the fight in round two after choking KÃÂsik unconscious via a guillotine choke.
In July 2021, Magomedov announced via social media that he was no longer on the KSW roster.
On August 6, 2021, it was reported that 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.
|- |Loss |align=center|28âÂÂ7âÂÂ1 |Joe Pyfer |Submission (face crank) |UFC 320 | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:46 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|28âÂÂ6âÂÂ1 |Michel Pereira |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |- |Win |align=center|27âÂÂ6âÂÂ1 |Brunno Ferreira |Submission (arm-triangle choke) |UFC 308 | |align=center|3 |align=center|3:14 |Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |- |Win |align=center|26âÂÂ6âÂÂ1 |Warlley Alves |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|25âÂÂ6âÂÂ1 |Caio Borralho |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |São Paulo, Brazil | |- |Loss |align=center|25âÂÂ5âÂÂ1 |Sean Strickland |TKO (punches) | | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:20 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|25âÂÂ4âÂÂ1 |Dustin Stoltzfus |TKO (front kick and punches) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:19 |Paris, France | |- |Win |align=center|24âÂÂ4âÂÂ1 |Cezariusz KÃÂsik |Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:52 |à Âódà º, Poland | |- |Win |align=center|23âÂÂ4âÂÂ1 |Slavià ¡a Simeunovià|Submission (kimura) |Elite MMA Championship 3 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:47 |Düsseldorf, Germany | |- |Loss |align=center|22âÂÂ4âÂÂ1 |Louis Taylor |KO (punch) |PFL 11 (2018) | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:33 |New York City, New York, United States | |- |Win |align=center|22âÂÂ3âÂÂ1 |Sadibou Sy |Decision (unanimous) |rowspan=2|PFL 10 (2018) |rowspan=2| |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |rowspan=2|Washington, D.C., United States | |- |Draw |align=center| |Gasan Umalatov |Draw (majority) |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 | |- |Win |align=center|21âÂÂ3 |Anderson Gonçalves |KO (punches) |PFL 6 (2018) | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:27 |Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |- |Win |align=center|20âÂÂ3 |Danillo Villefort |TKO (front kick to the body and punches) |PFL 3 (2018) | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:37 |Washington, D.C., United States | |- |Win |align=center|19âÂÂ3 |Dan Hope |TKO (punches) |Superior FC 18 | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:15 |Ludwigshafen, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|18âÂÂ3 |Sergio Souza |Submission (guillotine choke) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:20 |Ljubljana, Slovenia | |- |Win |align=center|17âÂÂ3 |Aires Benrois |Submission (guillotine choke) |Superior FC 16 | |align=center|2 |align=center|2:51 |Darmstadt, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|16âÂÂ3 |Mathias Schuck |TKO (punch and elbow) |Superior FC 15 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:53 |Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|15âÂÂ3 |Ivica Truà ¡ÃÂek |Submission (rear-naked choke) | | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:50 |Linz, Austria | |- |Win |align=center|14âÂÂ3 |Raymond Jarman |TKO (punches) |Superior FC 14 | |align=center|1 |align=center|N/A |Düren, Germany | |- |Loss |align=center|13âÂÂ3 |Mikkel Parlo |Decision (unanimous) |German MMA Championship 7 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|13âÂÂ2 |Manuel Garcia |TKO (punches and knee) |Merseburger Fight Night 8 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:40 |Spergau, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|12âÂÂ2 |Josip Artukovià|TKO (kick to the body and punches) |Mix Fight Gala 18 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:10 |Fulda, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|11âÂÂ2 |Donovan Panayiotis |TKO (punches) |German MMA Championship 6 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:56 |Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|10âÂÂ2 |Rafaà  Bà Âachuta |Decision (unanimous) |German MMA Championship 5 | |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | |- |Loss |align=center|9âÂÂ2 |Rafaà  Moks |Submission (guillotine choke) |German MMA Championship 4 | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:53 |Herne, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|9âÂÂ1 |Andreas Birgels |TKO (punches) |Superior FC 13 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:44 |Hamburg, Germany | |- |Loss |align=center|8âÂÂ1 |Andreas Stahl |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Heroes Fighting | |align=center|2 |align=center|N/A |Halmstad, Sweden | |- |Win |align=center|8âÂÂ0 |Jessin Ayari |TKO (punches) |German MMA Championship 3 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:49 |Herne, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|7âÂÂ0 |David Rosmon |Decision (unanimous) |European MMA 1 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Copenhagen, Denmark | |- |Win |align=center|6âÂÂ0 |Gocha Smoyan |TKO (doctor stoppage) |Superior FC 7 | |align=center|2 |align=center|0:15 |Düren, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|5âÂÂ0 |Bjorn Corsis |TKO (doctor stoppage) |Superior FC 6 | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:28 |Karlsruhe, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|4âÂÂ0 |Igor Montes |Decision (unanimous) |Mix Fight Gala 11 | |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |Sindelfingen, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|3âÂÂ0 |Fahd Jahri |Decision (unanimous) |Kiru: In the Spirit of the Knights | |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |Bitburg, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|2âÂÂ0 |Sjobbe Clymans |TKO (punches) |Outsider Cup: Cage Fight Night 7 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:38 |Koblenz, Germany | |- |Win |align=center|1âÂÂ0 |Nicola di Loreto |Submission (guillotine choke) |Outsider Cup: Cage Fight Night 6 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:30 |Bielefeld, Germany |