Best fights of Shamil Abdurakhimov
Over 15 years as a professional, Shamil Abdurakhimov has compiled a 20-8 (13) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shamil Abdurakhimov KOs Marcin Tybura
On April 20, 2019 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 37 years old with a record of 19-4, and Tybura was 33 with a record of 17-4. Abdurakhimov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tybura was coming off a win. Abdurakhimov stopped Marcin Tybura via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Shamil Abdurakhimov defeats Andrei Arlovski
On September 15, 2018 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 37 years old with a record of 18-4, and Arlovski was 39 with a record of 27-16. Abdurakhimov was coming off a win, while Arlovski was coming off a loss. Abdurakhimov won via unanimous decision.
3. Shamil Abdurakhimov defeats Jeff Monson
On May 14, 2010 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Jeff Monson in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 28 years old with a record of 9-1, and Monson was 39 with a record of 34-10. Abdurakhimov was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Monson was coming off a loss. Abdurakhimov won via majority decision.
4. Shamil Abdurakhimov KOs Chase Sherman
On November 25, 2017 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Chase Sherman in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 36 years old with a record of 17-4, and Sherman was 28 with a record of 11-3. Abdurakhimov was coming off a loss, while Sherman was on a 2-fight winning streak. Abdurakhimov stopped Chase Sherman via KO in the 1st round.
5. Shamil Abdurakhimov defeats Anthony Hamilton
On February 21, 2016 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Anthony Hamilton in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 34 years old with a record of 15-3, and Hamilton was 35 with a record of 14-4. Abdurakhimov was coming off a loss, while Hamilton was coming off a win. Abdurakhimov won via unanimous decision.
6. Shamil Abdurakhimov submits Jerry Otto
On April 1, 2012 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Jerry Otto in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 30 years old with a record of 12-2, and Otto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdurakhimov was coming off a loss. Abdurakhimov submitted Jerry Otto via keylock in the 1st round.
7. Shamil Abdurakhimov KOs Shamil Abdulmuslimov
On April 23, 2010 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Shamil Abdulmuslimov in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 28 years old with a record of 8-1, and Abdulmuslimov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdurakhimov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Abdurakhimov stopped Shamil Abdulmuslimov via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Shamil Abdurakhimov submits Mikhail Rutskiv
On March 19, 2010 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Mikhail Rutskiv in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 28 years old with a record of 7-1, and Rutskiv was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdurakhimov was coming off a win. Abdurakhimov submitted Mikhail Rutskiv via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Shamil Abdurakhimov submits Roman Mirzoyan
On August 21, 2009 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Roman Mirzoyan in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 27 years old with a record of 4-0, and Mirzoyan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdurakhimov was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Abdurakhimov submitted Roman Mirzoyan via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Shamil Abdurakhimov loses to Derrick Lewis via KO
On December 9, 2016 Shamil Abdurakhimov faced Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Abdurakhimov was 35 years old with a record of 17-3, and Lewis was 31 with a record of 16-4. Abdurakhimov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lewis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Abdurakhimov via TKO in the 4th round.