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"The Sniper"

Magomed Mustafaev

14-4-0 (W-L-D)
Athletes
2 years ago

Bonus Coverage: UFC Saint Petersburg

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Magomed Mustafaev of Russia reacts to his victory over Joe Proctor in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
2 years ago

UFC Saint Petersburg: On The Rise

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) Gegard Mousasi of the Netherlands and Uriah Hall of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the SSE Arena on November 18, 2016 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Brandon Magnus
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4 years ago

Fight Night Belfast: Weigh-in Highlights

Watch the highlights from Friday's Fight Night Belfast weigh-in, featuring Gegard Mousasi and Uriah Hall.

Stats & Records

  • 10
    Wins by Knockout
  • 4
    Wins by Submission
Striking accuracy 55% 55%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
56
Sig. Strikes Attempted
102
Grappling accuracy 0% 0%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
5
2.83
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.93
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.00
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.76
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
37
%
Sig. Str. Defense
25
%
Takedown Defense
0.76
Knockdown Ratio
06:36
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
32 (57%)
Clinch
16 (29%)
Ground
8 (14%)

Sig. Str. by target

66% 37 Head 27% 15 Body 7% 4 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
10 (71%)
DEC
0 (0%)
SUB
4 (29%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Riddell vs Mustafaev

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    DEC
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Mustafaev vs Fiziev

    Round
    1
    Time
    01:35
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Lee vs Mustafaev

    Round
    2
    Time
    04:32
    Method
    SUB
    Watch Replay Recap

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Dagestan Republic, Russia
Trains at
Sochi Star
Age
32
Height
68.00
Weight
160.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 20, 2015
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
40.00
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was a big fan of Pride FC and started my professional career in 2010. It was just my passion.                                                        

Do you have any heroes? Muhammad prophet is my hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a dream come true for me. I am excited about my debut.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I am studying at Adygea State University, 2nd Grade, Physical education coach.

What was your job before you started fighting? I used to be a construction worker.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Winner of Pankration “Black-Sea cup”

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Sochi Star 2014 Welterweight Grand Prix winner, multiple winner of Legion fight events

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Overhand right

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