Ali Isaev
{{short description|Azerbaijani-Russian mixed martial artist}}
{{family name hatnote|Isaevich|Isaev|lang=Eastern Slavic}}
{{Infobox martial artist
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Али Исаев
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| birth_name = Ali Isaevich Isaev
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|12|18}}
| birth_place = Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| residence = Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
| nationality = Azerbaijani
Russian
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| weight = {{convert|265|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| trainer = Shmail Omarov
| weight_class = Heavyweight
| reach = 78 in{{cite web |title=Ali Isaev |url=https://www.pflmma.com/fighter/ali-isaev |website=www.pflmma.com}}
| style = Freestyle wrestling
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| fighting_out_of = Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ali-Isaev-222567|title=Ali Isaev|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=February 23, 2018}}
| team = Gamid Gamidov WC.
| rank = International Master of Sports in Freestyle wrestling
| years_active = 2016–present
| mma_win = 9
| mma_kowin = 4
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| mma_decwin = 5
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{{MedalSport | Men's freestyle wrestling }}
{{MedalCountry | {{AZE}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | European Championships }}
{{MedalGold | 2009 Vilnius | 120 kg }}
{{MedalBronze | 2008 Tampere | 120 kg }}
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Ali Isaevich Isaev ({{langx|ru|Али Исаевич Исаев}}; born 18 December 1983) is a Russian-Azerbaijani professional mixed martial artist and former amateur wrestler who competed in the Heavyweight division. He has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Fight Nights Global{{cite web | url=http://fightnights.ru/news/ali-isaev-vs-timofey-mishev-shansy-54-na-46/ | title=Али Исаев vs. Тимофей Мишев: шансы 54% на 46% | Новости | FIGHT NIGHTS }}{{Cite web|last=IOC|title=Beijing 2008 Super-Heavyweight, Freestyle (≤120 kilograms) Men Results - Olympic wrestling|url=https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/beijing-2008/results/wrestling/super-heavyweight-freestyle-120-kilograms-men|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Olympics.com|language=en}} and Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he was the 2019 Heavyweight Tournament Champion. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in men's freestyle wrestling at 125 kilos where Isaev placed 17th.{{Cite news |date=2008-08-21 |title=Olympics-Wrestling-Freestyle men's 120kg repechage round results |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/olympics-wrestling-freestyle-men-120kg-r-idUSISS04164920080821 |access-date=2021-07-30}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Ali Isaev was born to a Dargin family on 18 December 1983 in the city Makhatchkala. Isaev is a Freestyle wrestling European champion. He made his professional MMA debut in April 2016. He fought his first four fights exclusively for Fight Nights Global and went undefeated with two decision wins and two knockout wins.
=Professional Fighters League=
== PFL season 2019 ==
In the summer of 2019, Isaev began competing in the Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League.{{cite web| url = https://news.ru/yedinoborstva/chempion-evropy-po-borbe-ali-isaev-vyigral-pervyj-boj-v-pfl/| title = Чемпион Европы по борьбе Али Исаев выиграл первый бой в PFL - NEWS.ru — 07.06.19}} In his debut, he defeated Valdrin Istrefi by unanimous decision at PFL 3 on June 6, 2019. In his second fight for the promotion, Isayev defeated Carl Seumanutafa also by unanimous decision at PFL 6 on August 8, 2019.
On October 31, 2019, he fought twice in one night in the 2019 PFL Heavyweight tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.pflmma.com/event/2019-pfl-9|title=Fight Card - 2019 PFL 9|publisher=PFL}} He defeated Kelvin Tiller by decision and Denis Goltsov by TKO in the quarterfinal and semifinal bouts, respectively. He faced Jared Rosholt in the finals at PFL 10 on December 31, 2019. Isayev won the fight via TKO in the fourth round to claim the 2019 Heavyweight Championship.
== PFL season 2021 ==
Isaev was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Hatef Moeil on May 6, 2021, at PFL 3.{{cite web |last1=Petzel-Gligorea |first1=Alexander |title=PFL 2021 #03: Hatef Moeil trifft auf Ali isaev im Debüt |url=https://www.gnp1.de/mma/mma-deutschland/news/pfl-2021-03-hatef-moeil-trifft-auf-ali-isaev-im-debuet/ |website=gnp1.de |access-date=9 March 2021}} However, during the week of the event, it was announced that the bout was pulled for unknown reasons and would be rescheduled for June.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-03|title=Ali Isaev, Hatef Moeil ruled out at 2021 PFL 3; finalized lineup sees eight fights air on ESPN|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ali-isaev-hatef-moeil-ruled-out-at-2021-pfl-3-finalized-lineup-sees-eight-fights-air-on-espn|access-date=2021-05-04|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
Isaev was scheduled to face Renan Ferreira on June 25, 2021, at PFL 6.{{Cite web|last=Newswire|first=MMA Fighting|date=2021-06-01|title=Kayla Harrison vs. Cindy Dandois headlines PFL 6 card on June 25, Fabricio Werdum also returns|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/1/22463240/kayla-harrison-vs-cindy-dandois-headlines-pfl-6-card-on-june-25-fabricio-werdum-also-returns|access-date=2021-06-01|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} Isaev was forced to withdraw from the event after not being medically cleared to compete. Stepping in for Isaev to fight Renan Ferreira was PFL newcomer Stuart Austin.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-06-17|title=PFL 6 lineup revised, defending heavyweight champion Ali Isaev out|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/17/22538498/pfl-6-lineup-revised-defending-heavyweight-champion-ali-isaev-out|access-date=2021-06-18|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}
== PFL season 2022 ==
Isaev was scheduled to face Klidson Abreu on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-29 |title=Cappelozza, Austin to headline PFL 2 on April 28 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33620764/heavyweights-bruno-cappelozza-stuart-austin-headline-pfl-2-event-april-28 |access-date=2022-03-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} However, Isaev pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Adam Keresh.{{Cite web |title=OFFICIAL: 2022 PFL 2 Fight Card updates! |url=https://twitter.com/pflmma/status/1517565616974094345 |access-date=2022-04-23 |website=Twitter |language=en}}
Isaev was scheduled to face Jamelle Jones on June 24, 2022, at PFL 5.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-26 |title=Cappelozza to fight Scheffel in PFL 5 main event |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33987021/defending-heavyweight-champion-bruno-cappelozza-fight-matheus-scheffel-main-event-pfl-5 |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} However, Isaev once again pulled out of the bout.{{Cite web |last=Critchfield |first=Tristen |title=PFL 5 Card Updated with Five New Preliminary Matchups, Including Juan Adams Debut |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-5-Card-Updated-with-Five-New-Preliminary-Matchups-Including-Juan-Adams-Debut-187196 |access-date=2022-06-21 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}
= Bellator MMA =
On September 30, 2022, it was announced that Isaev had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2022-09-30 |title=Undefeated PFL heavyweight champion Ali Isaev signs with Bellator MMA |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/9/30/23381182/undefeated-pfl-heavyweight-champion-ali-isaev-signs-with-bellator-mma |access-date=2022-09-30 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
Isaev made his Bellator debut against Steve Mowry on February 4, 2023, at Bellator 290.{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Sean |date=2023-01-06 |title=Steve Mowry vs. Ali Isaev set for Bellator 290 |url=https://severemma.com/2023/01/steve-mowry-vs-ali-isaev-set-for-bellator-290/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=SevereMMA.com - UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Irish MMA |language=en-GB}} The bout concluded in a unanimous draw.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Bellator 290 'Bader vs. Fedor 2' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-290-Bader-vs-Fedor-2-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-189090#ali-isaev-(2618)-steve-mowry-(253.4) |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}
Isaev was scheduled to face Daniel James on November 17, 2023 at Bellator 301.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Bellator 301 set for Chicago: 2 title fights, including Sergio Pettis vs. Patchy Mix, grand prix semifinal, grudge rematch |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/bellator-301-fight-card-amosov-vs-jackson-pettis-vs-mix |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} The week of the event, the bout was scrapped for unknown reasons.{{Cite web |last=Guillen |first=Adam |date=2023-11-13 |title=Bellator 301 loses not one, but two fights on the same day |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/11/13/23959844/bellator-301-loses-two-fights-on-the-same-day-velasquez-james-pitbull-mckee-amosov-mma |access-date=2023-11-14 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}
Personal life
Isaev has Azerbaijani citizenship. After signing his contract with Bellator, he got a United States visa using his Azerbaijani passport.{{Cite web|url=https://athletistic.com/boxing/168746.html|title=Russian fighter Ali Isaev to compete in Bellator for Azerbaijan - Athletistic|website=athletistic.com|date=11 January 2023 }}
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{draw}}Draw
|align=center|9–0–1
|Steve Mowry
|Draw (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|February|4}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Inglewood, California, United States
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–0
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2019|December|31}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|4:09
|New York City, New York, United States
|{{small|Won the 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–0
|TKO (punches)
|rowspan=2 | PFL 9 (2019)
|rowspan=2 | {{dts|2019|October|31}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 4:59
|rowspan=2 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–0
|Decision (unanimous)
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|{{small|2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–0
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|August|8}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Valdrin Istrefi
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2019|June|6}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Uniondale, New York, United States
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Alexander Gladkov
| KO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
| {{dts|2018|October|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:36
| Moscow, Russia
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Vladimir Daineko
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2018|February|23}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:40
| Moscow, Russia
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Mikhail Kabargin
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2016|October|7}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Moscow, Russia
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Timofey Mishev
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2016|April|29}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Moscow, Russia
| {{small|Heavyweight debut.}}
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Freestyle record
| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em auto; font-size:95%;" |
| colspan="7"| World Championships & Olympic Games Matches |
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| Res.
! Opponent ! Score ! Date ! Event ! Location |
| style=background:white colspan=6 |{{small|2010 World Championships }} |
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=left|{{flagicon|GRE}} Ioannis Arzoumanidis |style="font-size:88%"|0–1, 0–1 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|September 6–12, 2010 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2010 World Wrestling Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=5|{{flagicon|RUS}} Moscow, Russia |
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|BLR}} Aleksey Shemarov |style="font-size:88%"|1-0, 6-0 |
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=left|{{flagicon|UZB}} Artur Taymazov |style="font-size:88%"|0–1, 3–2,0-1 |
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|CMR}} Andrei Podsevalnicov |style="font-size:88%"|3-0, 4-0 |
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|MDA}} Hugues Onanena |style="font-size:88%"|2-0, 5-0 |
| style=background:white colspan=6 |{{small|2009 World Championships }} |
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Tervel Dlagnev |style="font-size:88%"|0–1, 0–4 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|September 21–29, 2009 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|2009 World Wrestling Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=3|{{flagicon|DEN}} Herning, Denmark |
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|KAZ}} Marid Mutalimov |style="font-size:88%"|2-0, 1-0 |
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|VEN}} Yonsi Sánchez |style="font-size:88%"|1–0, 1–0 |
| style=background:white colspan=6 |{{small|2008 Summer Olympics }} |
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=left|{{flagicon|CUB}} Disney Rodríguez |style="font-size:88%"|0–1, 0–4 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|August 21, 2008 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|2008 Summer Olympics |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=2|{{flagicon|DEN}} Beijing, China |
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=left|{{flagicon|UZB}} Artur Taymazov |style="font-size:88%"|0-2, 3-4 |
| style=background:white colspan=6 |{{small|2007 World Championships }} |
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=left|{{flagicon|UZB}} Artur Taymazov |style="font-size:88%"|0–1, 0–4 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|September 17–23, 2007 |style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|2007 World Wrestling Championships |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=3|{{flagicon|AZE}} Baku, Azerbaijan |
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|MGL}} Ganzorigiin Gankhuyag |style="font-size:88%"|3–5, 3–0 F |
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Maksymilian Witek |style="font-size:88%"|4–2, 1–0 F |
See also
References
- [http://www.fila-wrestling.com/vilnius09/index.php?option=com_competition&act=ficheLutteur&style=FS&choix_poids=*&choix_pays=1236&id_inscrit=30247&act2=lutteur&lang=enl Wrestler bio on FILAwrestling.com] {{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
External links
- [https://www.pflmma.com/fighter/ali-isaev Ali Isaev] at PFL
- Ali Isaev at {{sports links|maxlink=20|short=1}}
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