Khasan Magomedsharipov

Khasan Akhmedovich Magomedsharipov (Russian: Хасан Ахмедович Магомедшарипов; born 6 October 2000) is a Russian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the featherweight division in Bellator MMA Khasan is the younger brother of former mixed martial artist fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov At the age of 15 years, he won gold medal in European Junior Championship in Wushu Sanda in 2016.

Early life

Khasan was born in Saratov, Saratov Oblast, Russia, on October 6, 2000, of Akhvakh ethnicity. He is the younger brother former UFC fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov. As a child, he was a street hooligan, that resulted him getting multiple scars on his head, wrists and his elbow which he still has to this day. In order to discipline their child, his parents enrolled Khasan at "Five Directions of the World" Martial Arts Boarding School, where his brother Zabit and Muslim Salikhov was also alumni of.

At the age of 17, Khasan came under the guidance of the MMA coach Mark Henry. Khasan was allowed early to train with notable fighters like Eddie Alvarez, Edson Barboza, Frankie Edgar & Marlon Moraes.

His coach Mark Henry at one point, planned to enter Khasan at Diamond Gloves boxing tournament. Khasan and his brother Zabit were one of the main sparring partners for Frankie Edgar, during the fight camp preparation against Max Holloway and Jose Aldo.

Back in Dagestan, and recently, he has been training with fighters of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School/Eagles MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Russian MMA

Magomedsharipov made his professional MMA debut against Azeri fighter Amil Nasirov on December 6, 2019, at Gorilla Fighting 21. He won the fight via anaconda choke in round one.

Magomedsharipov faced Edil Esenkulov on December 25, 2019, at Gorilla Fighting 23. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Magomedsharipov faced Timur Akaba on September 9, 2020, at FNG / GFC: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round one.

Magomedsharipov faced Dibir Amirmagomedov on September 26, 2020, at Kaganat Fighting League 2. He won the fight via twister in the first round.

Magomedsharipov faced Mikhail Tarkhanov on December 25, 2020, at AMC Fight Nights 99. He won the fight via TKO in round one.

Bellator MMA

In the promotional debut, Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Nekruz Mirkhojaev on July 31, 2021, at Bellator 263. However, Mirkhojaev withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jonathan Quiroz. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.

Magomedsharipov faced Jose Sanchez on March 25, 2022, at Bellator 275. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Bailey Gilbert on March 25, 2023, at Bellator 291. However, Gilbert pulled out and was replaced by Rafael Hudson. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.

Magomedsharipov was scheduled to face Martin McDonough on September 23, 2023, at Bellator 299. However on September 10, it was reported that McDonough was replaced with former Piotr Niedzielski. At weigh-ins, Niedzielski weighed in at 147.8 pounds, 1.8 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit. Due to this, the bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Magomedsharipov. He won the fight via arm-triangle choke, after a successful takedown on the 3:58 minutes of the second round.

Magomedsharipov faced Tyler Mathison on June 22, 2024, at Bellator Champions Series 3. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Personal life

Khasan is a fan of now defunct Pride Fighting Championships. He is an avid book reader who has read The Godfather novel in Russian and Islamic literature. Zabit, his older brother, is currently one of the main coaches of Khasan, and is helping him in making strategies, during fight camps.

Championships and accomplishments

• 1x Junior European Championship of Wushu Sanda
• 4x Russian Championship of Wushu Sanda
• 4x Dagestani Championship of Wushu Sanda

Mixed martial arts record

See also

• List of current Bellator MMA fighters
• List of undefeated mixed martial artists
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

External links

• Professional MMA record for Khasan Magomedsharipov from Sherdog
• Khasan Magomedsharipov at Bellator