Best fights of Ruslan Magomedov
Over 15 years as a professional, Ruslan Magomedov has compiled a 15-4 (6) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ruslan Magomedov defeats Shawn Jordan
On October 3, 2015 Ruslan Magomedov faced Shawn Jordan in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 28 years old with a record of 13-1, and Jordan was 30 with a record of 18-6. Magomedov was on a 8-fight winning streak and Jordan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
2. Ruslan Magomedov defeats Tim Sylvia
On October 27, 2013 Ruslan Magomedov faced Tim Sylvia in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 26 years old with a record of 10-1, and Sylvia was 37 with a record of 31-9. Magomedov was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Sylvia was on a 2-fight losing streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
3. Ruslan Magomedov defeats Viktor Pešta
On May 31, 2014 Ruslan Magomedov faced Viktor Pešta in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 27 years old with a record of 11-1, and Pešta was 23 with a record of 9-0. Magomedov was on a 6-fight winning streak and Pešta was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
4. Ruslan Magomedov defeats Mike Hayes
On February 23, 2013 Ruslan Magomedov faced Mike Hayes in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Hayes was 32 with a record of 18-6-1. Magomedov was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Hayes was on a 2-fight losing streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
5. Ruslan Magomedov defeats Ricco Rodriguez
On March 23, 2012 Ruslan Magomedov faced Ricco Rodriguez in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 25 years old with a record of 6-1, and Rodriguez was 34 with a record of 48-16. Magomedov was coming off a win, while Rodriguez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.
6. Ruslan Magomedov submits Anatoliy Nosyrev in 28 seconds
On April 9, 2011 Ruslan Magomedov faced Anatoliy Nosyrev in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Nosyrev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magomedov was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Magomedov submitted Anatoliy Nosyrev via armbar in the 1st round.
7. Ruslan Magomedov KOs Magomedtagir Magomedov
On December 17, 2010 Ruslan Magomedov faced Magomedtagir Magomedov in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 24 years old with a record of 2-0, and Magomedov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magomedov was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Magomedov stopped Magomedtagir Magomedov via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Ruslan Magomedov KOs Rasul Musrailov
On November 13, 2010 Ruslan Magomedov faced Rasul Musrailov in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Musrailov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magomedov stopped Rasul Musrailov via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Ruslan Magomedov KOs Murad Magomedov
On November 13, 2010 Ruslan Magomedov fought Murad Magomedov for the vacant 2010 ProFC Cup of Russia Tournament heavyweight title. Magomedov was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Magomedov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magomedov was coming off a win. Magomedov stopped Murad Magomedov via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Ruslan Magomedov defeats Daniel James
On November 15, 2019 Ruslan Magomedov faced Daniel James in a heavyweight bout. Magomedov was 32 years old with a record of 14-1, and James was 37 with a record of 9-4-1. Magomedov was on a 9-fight winning streak, while James was coming off a loss. Magomedov won via unanimous decision.