Best fights of Rashid Magomedov
Over 14 years as a professional, Rashid Magomedov has compiled a 25-6-1 (11) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rashid Magomedov defeats Alexander Yakovlev
On November 15, 2012 Rashid Magomedov defended his M-1 Global welterweight title against Alexander Yakovlev. Magomedov was 28 years old with a record of 14-1, and Yakovlev was 28 with a record of 19-4-1. Magomedov was on a 7-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Rashid Magomedov defeats Yasubey Enomoto
On March 16, 2012 Rashid Magomedov fought Yasubey Enomoto for the M-1 Global welterweight title. Magomedov was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Enomoto was 28 with a record of 9-3. Magomedov was on a 6-fight winning streak and Enomoto was on a 3-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Rashid Magomedov draws with Will Brooks
On October 13, 2018 Rashid Magomedov faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout. Magomedov was 34 years old with a record of 21-2, and Brooks was 32 with a record of 20-4. Both Magomedov and Brooks were on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Rashid Magomedov defeats Gilbert Burns
On November 7, 2015 Rashid Magomedov faced Gilbert Burns in a lightweight bout. Magomedov was 31 years old with a record of 18-1, and Burns was 29 with a record of 10-0. Magomedov was on a 11-fight winning streak and Burns was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
5. Rashid Magomedov defeats Rodrigo Damm
On May 31, 2014 Rashid Magomedov faced Rodrigo Damm in a lightweight bout. Magomedov was 30 years old with a record of 16-1, and Damm was 34 with a record of 12-6. Magomedov was on a 9-fight winning streak and Damm was on a 2-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
6. Rashid Magomedov KOs Thiago Tavares
On October 13, 2018 Rashid Magomedov faced Thiago Tavares in a lightweight bout. Magomedov was 34 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Tavares was 33 with a record of 22-9-1. Tavares was coming off a loss. Magomedov stopped Thiago Tavares via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Rashid Magomedov loses to Alexander Sarnavskiy via split decision
On September 24, 2021 Rashid Magomedov faced Alexander Sarnavskiy in a lightweight bout. Magomedov was 37 years old with a record of 25-5-1, and Sarnavskiy was 32 with a record of 38-8. Magomedov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sarnavskiy was coming off a win. Magomedov lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sarnavskiy.
8. Rashid Magomedov defeats Igor Araújo
On October 28, 2010 Rashid Magomedov faced Igor Araújo in a light heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Araújo was 29 with a record of 19-5. Magomedov was coming off a win and Araújo was on a 8-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
9. Rashid Magomedov defeats Anthony Rocco Martin
On February 1, 2014 Rashid Magomedov faced Anthony Rocco Martin in a lightweight bout. Magomedov was 29 years old with a record of 15-1, and Martin was 24 with a record of 8-0. Magomedov was on a 8-fight winning streak and Martin was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
10. Rashid Magomedov defeats Luiz Firmino
On August 2, 2018 Rashid Magomedov faced Luiz Firmino in a lightweight bout. Magomedov was 34 years old with a record of 20-2, and Firmino was 36 with a record of 20-9. Magomedov was coming off a win, while Firmino was coming off a loss. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.