Ibragim Chuzhigaev

Ibragim Chuzhigaev
BornIbragim Sumanovich Chuzhigaev
(1991-07-16) July 16, 1991
Kemerovo, Russia
Native nameИбрагим Суманович Чужигаев
Other namesThe Million First
NationalityRussian, Turkish
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StylePankration, Sambo, Boxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofGrozny, Russia
TeamBerkut FC
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins19
By knockout8
By submission4
By decision7
Losses5
By submission2
By decision3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ibragim Sumanovich Chuzhigaev (Russian: Ибрагим Суманович Чужигаев) is a Russian-Turkish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). Chuzhigaev is a former KSW Light Heavyweight champion.

Professional career

Early career

Chuzhigaev made his professional debut on March 31, 2012 against Rasul Magomedov. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.[1]

His next fight came a month later, against Vasily Feyzrakhmanov. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via a first-round submission.[2]

He returned after over a year out, when he fought Albert Ismailov. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.[3]

He fought three months later against Sergey Bobrov. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via Unanimous Decision.[4]

Absolute Championship Berkut/Akhmat

Chuzhigaev had his first fight with Absolute Championship Berkut on March 16, 2014 in the ACB Berkut Cup 2014. He faced Kazakhstan's Igor Svirid. Chuzhigaev would lose the fight via Split Decision.[5]

After going 3–1 in his next four fights, he faced Mirlan Tilekbaev on December 27, 2015. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a second-round submission, and earned himself a Performance of the Night bonus.[6]

After going 4–1 in his next five fights, he faced Igor Svirid in a rematch. This time, Chuzhigaev won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[7]

His next fight came three months later, against United States's Mike Rhodes. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[8]

After a nine month layoff, Chuzhigaev returned in a bout against Poland's Piotr Strus. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[9]

After a seven month layoff, Chuzhigaev returned against Dominican Republic's Alex Garcia. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.[10]

AMC Fight Nights

After two years out the cage, Chuzhigaev returned on September 18, 2021 under AMC Fight Nights. He faced Evgeny Myakinkin, whom he'd beat via third-round TKO.[11]

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Four months later, Chuzhigaev faced Tomasz Narkun for the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision, and thus claiming the Light Heavyweight title, and earning himself a Fight of the Night bonus.[12]

His first title defense came eleven months later, against Croatia's Ivan Erslan. Chuzhigaev successfully defended his title via Unanimous Decision, and earned himself his second Fight of the Night bonus.[13]

His next title defense came six months later, against Ukraine's Bohdan Gnidko. Chuzhigaev successfully defended his title via a second-round submission. This performance earned him a Submission of the Night bonus.[14]

In December, 2023, Chuzhigaev vacated his title, after announcing his departure from the promotion.[15]

Professional Fighters League

Chuzhigaev was scheduled to face Sweden's Karl Albrektsson in his PFL debut on June 21, 2024.[16] This fight, however, would never happen as Chuzhigaev dropped out due to failing to obtain a visa.[17] Chuzhigaev would never end up fighting in the promotion.

Return to AMC Fight Nights

On August 23, 2024, Chuzhigaev returned to AMC Fight Nights in a bout against Iran's Hosein Helali. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round submission.[18]

Return to Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Chuzhigaev was scheduled to make his KSW return on April 26, 2025 against Rafał Haratyk for the KSW Light Heavyweight championship.[19] This fight was cancelled due to Haratyk suffering an eye injury.[20]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Absolute Championship Berkut

  • Peformance of the Night (One time)
  • Knockout of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches 19 wins 5 losses
By knockout 8 0
By submission 4 2
By decision 7 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 19–5 Hosein Helali Submission (guillotine choke) AMC Fight Nights 124 August 23, 2024 1 2:30 Yerevan, Armenia Heavyweight debut.
Win 18–5 Bohdan Gnidko Submission (arm-triangle choke) KSW 85 August 19, 2023 2 4:14 Nowy Sącz, Poland Defended the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Submission of the Night.
Win 17–5 Ivan Erslan Decision (unanimous) KSW 77 December 17, 2022 5 5:00 Gliwice, Poland Defended the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 16–5 Tomasz Narkun Decision (unanimous) KSW 66 January 15, 2022 5 5:00 Szczecin, Poland Won the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 15–5 Evgeny Myakinkin TKO (punches) AMC Fight Nights: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament September 17, 2021 3 2:47 Moscow, Russia Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win 14–5 Alex Garcia TKO (punches) ACA 99 September 27, 2019 1 1:50 Moscow, Russia
Win 13–5 Piotr Strus Decision (split) ACA 92 February 16, 2019 3 5:00 Warsaw, Poland Catchweight (190.5 lb) bout; Chuzhigaev missed weight.
Win 12–5 Mike Rhodes Decision (unanimous) ACB 87 May 19, 2018 3 5:00 Nottingham, England
Win 11–5 Igor Svirid Decision (unanimous) ACB 80 February 16, 2018 3 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 10–5 Will Noland KO (head kick and punches) ACB 70 September 23, 2017 1 1:32 Sheffield, England Catchweight (190 lb) bout. Knockout of the Night.
Loss 9–5 Vyacheslav Vasilevsky Submission (rear-naked choke) ACB 57 April 15, 2017 2 3:20 Moscow, Russia
Win 9–4 David Mitchell TKO (punches) ACB 54 March 11, 2017 3 0:45 Manchester, England
Win 8–4 Lee Chadwick TKO (punches) ACB 47 October 1, 2016 1 1:21 Glasgow, Scotland
Win 7–4 Vadim Orischak Submission (arm-triangle choke) ACB 34 April 29, 2016 1 2:33 Grozny, Russia
Win 6–4 Mirlan Tilekbaev Submission (arm-triangle choke) ACB 28 December 27, 2015 2 3:23 Nalchik, Russia Performance of the Night.
Win 5–4 Artem Shokalo Decision (unanimous) ACB 21 August 29, 2015 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia
Loss 4–4 Ibragim Tibilov Decision (unanimous) ACB 11 November 15, 2014 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia 2014 ACB Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 4–3 Charles Andrade KO (punch) ACB 10 October 4, 2014 1 0:05 Grozny, Russia
Win 3–3 Richard Totrov Decision (unanimous) ACB 8 May 25, 2014 2 5:00 Grozny, Russia
Loss 2–3 Igor Svirid Decision (split) ACB 3 March 16, 2014 2 5:00 Grozny, Russia Return to Middleweight. 2014 Berkut Cup Middleweight Grand Prix Round of 16.
Loss 2–2 Sergey Bobrov Decision (unanimous) Voronezh MMA Federation: Fight Riot 2 October 12, 2013 3 5:00 Voronezh, Russia
Win 2–1 Albert Ismailov TKO (punches) Steel Fist Cup 2013 July 5, 2013 1 1:52 Moscow, Russia
Loss 1–1 Vasily Feyzrakhmanov Submission (rear-naked choke) League S-70: Russian Grand Prix 2011 (Stage 3) April 6, 2012 1 4:07 Moscow, Russia Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 1–0 Rasul Magomedov TKO (punches) Modern Fighting Pankration: Amur Challenge 2 March 31, 2012 1 3:45 Blagoveschensk, Russia Middleweight debut.

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