Islam Dulatov
| Islam Dulatov | |
|---|---|
| Born | Islam Dulatov February 26, 1998 Urus-Martan, Chechnya, Russia[1] |
| Other names | The Ripper |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Düsseldorf, Germany [2] |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Occupation | fashion model[3] and mixed martial artist[4] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Islam Dulatov (born February 26, 1998) is a German mixed martial artist and professional fashion model and he is currently competing in the welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Background
[edit]Dulatov was born in the small town of Urus-Martan, Chechnya, Russia. [1] He grew up in a large family with six brothers, being the middle child.[5] During the turbulent years of the Second Chechen War, Dulatov's family frequently moved across the region, including to Shali and Grozny, in search of safety. Due to the ongoing insurgency, the Dulatov brothers had little opportunity to attend school. Instead, they spent much of their time outdoors, engaging in bodyweight workouts and helping their parents by unloading trucks to support the family financially.[1]
In December 2007, the family relocated to Germany as war refugees.[6] Initially, Dulatov and his brothers struggled to adapt to their new environment, particularly in school, where the language barrier posed a significant challenge. However, participating in sports and training in mixed martial arts played a crucial role in helping them adjust. It not only aided their socialization but also gave them the confidence to stand up for themselves during confrontations and fights.[7]
Career
[edit]Professional fashion model
[edit]Dulatov's eldest brother, Djibril, who had established a successful career as a model for prestigious fashion brands such as Lavin, Gucci and Alexander McQueen, played a pivotal role in shaping the paths of his younger brothers. When his brothers Islam, Sulumbek, and Tamerlan turned 18, Djibril introduced them to the world of modeling, effectively influencing their decision to pursue careers in fashion. Despite their modeling careers, the brothers chose to maintain their dedication to mixed martial arts (MMA) , continuing their rigorous training and competing in the sport. This decision led them to forgo higher education, focusing instead in both modeling and MMA.[1][8]
Dulatov appears in fashion shows, representing the brands of Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger,[9] Hugo Boss[10] and appearing in the British Vogue as one of the top 10 male models in 2018.[3][1] He signed an exclusive contract with Versace, walking in fashion Week six times under their banner.[11][7] Additionally, Dulatov has posed for notable magazines and brands such as GQ[12], Lavin and many others.[13][14]
Mixed martial arts
[edit]Early career
[edit]After compiling an amateur record of 4–1, Dulatov started his professional MMA career in 2019. He amassed a professional record of 10–1 prior to participating in Dana White's Contender Series.[15]
Dana White's Contender Series
[edit]Dulatov appeared on the eight season of the program Dana White's Contender Series 75 on October 8, 2024 against Vanilto Antunes who was the former champion of Legacy Fighting Alliance.[16][17] He won the fight in round one via knockout. With the win, Dulatov was offered a Ultimate Fighting Championship contract. [18]
Personal life
[edit]Dulatov and his three brothers invested in a hairdressing salon, owned a bar named "J'adore Lounge" in Düsseldorf and planning to open a gym, restaurant and launching a clothing brand in the near future.[19]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11–1 | Vanilton Antunes | KO (elbow) | Dana White's Contender Series 71 | October 8, 2024 | 1 | 2:44 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Ioannis Palaiologos | TKO (knee to the body) | Oktagon 53 | February 7, 2024 | 1 | 4:59 | Oberhausen, Germany | |
| Win | 9–1 | Will Chope | TKO (punches) | Sparta CF 3 | October 7, 2023 | 1 | 2:00 | Vienna, Austria | |
| Win | 8–1 | Patrick Spirk | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Sparta CF 2 | March 11, 2023 | 1 | 0:48 | Schwechat, Austria | |
| Win | 7–1 | Kleverson Cruz da Silva | TKO (punches) | Brave CF 61 | August 6, 2022 | 1 | 2:48 | Bonn, Germany | |
| Win | 6–1 | Michael Rirsch | Submission (brabo choke) | National FC 8 | April 2, 2022 | 1 | 0:46 | Düsseldorf, Germany | |
| Win | 5–1 | Giorgi Kankava | KO (punches) | GMC Fight Night 7 | June 19, 2021 | 2 | N/A | Gelsenkirchen, Germany | |
| Win | 4–1 | Ibrahim Celik | TKO (punches) | German MMA Championship 25 | May 22, 2021 | 1 | N/A | Gelsenkirchen, Germany | |
| Win | 3–1 | Laith Najjar | TKO (punches) | GMC Fight Night 6 | March 20, 2021 | 1 | 0:44 | Gelsenkirchen, Germany | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 2–1 | Vladan Maksic | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Elite MMA Championship 4 | February 26, 2020 | 1 | 0:53 | Düsseldorf, Germany | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–1 | Kolja Predojevic | Submission (rear-naked choke) | National FC 1 | October 26, 2019 | 1 | 0:34 | Krefeld, Germany | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 0–1 | Gjoni Palokaj | Decision (unanimous) | German MMA Championship 21 | September 7, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Cologne, Germany | Featherweight debut. |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Как четверо братьев из Чечни сделали карьеру топ-моделей и зарабатывают десятки тысяч евро на показах Gucci и Versace". Forbes.ru (in Russian). 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b "Islam Dulatov ("The Ripper") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b Crisell, Hattie (2018-06-26). "These Are The Top 10 Male Models To Know Now". British Vogue. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Islam". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Kevin Iole". keviniole.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Funke, Cordula (2019-12-11). "Islam Dulatov: "Ich muss als Kampfsportler nicht immer der harte Typ sein"". GQ Germany (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ a b Гасанов, Яхья. "Был топ-моделью и пришёл в ММА. В UFC яркий новичок родом из России". www.championat.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "How four Chechen brothers became models in Germany – DW – 11/02/2019". dw.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ http://126729107845 (2020-03-17). "Islam Dulatov 2020 Vogue Hommes Paris". www.thefashionisto.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Новичок UFC из Чечни совмещает карьеру модели и бойца ММА: «Мне больше нравится драться» - Sport24". sport24.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Funke, Cordula (2019-12-11). "Islam Dulatov: "Ich muss als Kampfsportler nicht immer der harte Typ sein"". GQ Germany (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Islam Dulatov abandoned modeling career to chase UFC dream: 'I love to be a fighter'". MMA Junkie. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ ""Я мусульманин, чеченец, спортсмен, и сегодня я работаю с Версаче"". BBC News Русская служба (in Russian). 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Schönert, Elisabeth (2019-12-26). "(S+) Karrieren von Migranten: Netzwerke der Einwanderer". Der Spiegel (in German). ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Islam". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Nach K.o. in Runde 1: Islam Dulatov erhält UFC-Vertrag". www.fr.de (in German). 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Ученик Шлеменко, лучший кикбоксер России и чеченский боец-модель. Кто подерется за контракт с UFC в шоу Даны Уайта". sport-express.ru (in Russian). 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Dana White's Contender Series 75 results: Alex Pereira's foe Artem Vakhitov among four UFC contract winners". MMA Junkie. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Как четверо братьев из Чечни сделали карьеру топ-моделей и зарабатывают десятки тысяч евро на показах Gucci и Versace". Forbes.ru (in Russian). 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-11.