Salamat Isbulaev MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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SALAMAT ISBULAEV
RUSSIA • FEATHERWEIGHT
W-L-D
10-1-0
(T)KO
7-0
SUB
3-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Featherweight
HT / WT
5′ 7″, 145 lbs
BIRTHDATE
12/08/1996 (29)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
67.0″ (170cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Erkin Kush • Aktobe, Kazakhstan
NICKNAME
RESOURCE LINKS
PERSONAL LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Salamat Isbulaev Record
WINS10
KO/TKO
7
SUB
3
DECISION
0
LOSSES1
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 11 professional bouts (10-1-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
AJ McKee
United States
United States
PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev
Jun / 27 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 27 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Featherweight Main Event • McKee vs. Isbulaev
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs AJ McKee
Fight Location San Diego, California, United States (Pechanga Arena)
San Diego, California, United States (Pechanga Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145.8 lbs vs 145.6 lbs
AJ McKee Record at Bout (Opponent)24-2-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout10-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
AJ McKee: -148 (Favorite)
vs
Salamat Isbulaev: +124 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
McKee leveraged his length and diverse kickboxing arsenal from distance to frustrate Isbulaev throughout three rounds, stuffing multiple shot attempts and sweeping all three scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) to hand Isbulaev his first pro defeat.
WIN
Jesus Pinedo
Peru
Peru
PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis
Feb / 07 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:57)
Feb / 07 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME4:57
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Promotional Debut • Isbulaev vs. Pinedo
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Jesus Pinedo
Fight Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Coca-Cola Arena)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Coca-Cola Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Jesus Pinedo Record at Bout (Opponent)23-6-1
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout9-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Salamat Isbulaev: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Jesus Pinedo: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Isbulaev stunned the former PFL tournament champion in his promotional debut, taking Pinedo down, trapping him in a tight crucifix, and landing heavy elbows to force a tap to strikes with only three seconds left in the opening frame.
WIN
Francisco de Lima Maciel
Brazil
Brazil
Alash Pride 108: Ismagulov vs. Patrick
May / 27 / 2025
TKO (Elbows)
Rnd 1 (3:47)
May / 27 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME3:47
METHODTKO (Elbows)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Alash Pride 108 Main Card • Isbulaev vs. Maciel
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Francisco de Lima Maciel
Fight Location Almaty, Kazakhstan (Baluan Sholak Sports Palace)
Almaty, Kazakhstan (Baluan Sholak Sports Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Francisco de Lima Maciel Record at Bout (Opponent)17-7-1
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout8-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Isbulaev dragged Maciel to the canvas inside the opening two minutes, passed guard into side control, and unleashed slicing downward elbows to prompt a referee stoppage at 3:47.
WIN
Tuul Namnanbayar
Mongolia
Mongolia
JCK Kings 007
Jan / 18 / 2025
TKO – Head Kick
Rnd 1 (1:51)
Jan / 18 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME1:51
METHODTKO – Head Kick
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 JCK Kings 007 Featherweight Showcase • Isbulaev vs. Namnanbayar
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Tuul Namnanbayar
Fight Location Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, ChinaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Tuul Namnanbayar Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout7-0-0
Officials
Ref: Fei Wang
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Isbulaev timed a devastating left high kick over Namnanbayar’s guard that sent the Mongolian crashing backwards, sealing the TKO finish inside two minutes.
WIN
Nurdi Gatsaev
Russia
Russia
Alash Pride 102: Isbulaev vs. Gatsaev
Nov / 30 / 2024
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:18)
Nov / 30 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:18
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Alash Pride Lightweight Championship • Isbulaev vs. Gatsaev
Defended Alash Pride Title
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Nurdi Gatsaev
Fight Location Aktobe, Kazakhstan (Konys Sports Palace)
Aktobe, Kazakhstan (Konys Sports Palace)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Nurdi Gatsaev Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining in Aktobe, Isbulaev defended his lightweight championship by trapping Gatsaev against the cage and pouring on unanswered combinations until the referee intervened at 3:18 of the first round.
WIN
Muslim Nurmagomedov
Russia
Russia
Alash Pride 100: Ismagulov vs. Tenorio
Sep / 21 / 2024
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (2:17)
Sep / 21 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME2:17
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim Alash Pride Lightweight Championship • Isbulaev vs. Nurmagomedov
Captured Interim Title
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Muslim Nurmagomedov
Fight Location Aktobe, Kazakhstan (Konys Sports Palace)
Aktobe, Kazakhstan (Konys Sports Palace)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Muslim Nurmagomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout5-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
At the milestone Alash Pride 100 event, Isbulaev rallied in round two, securing a takedown and establishing full mount to rain down heavy ground-and-pound and capture the interim lightweight title at 2:17.
WIN
Jiayidaer Kaha
China
China
JCK Kings 005 / Alash Pride FC 97
May / 24 / 2024
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:23)
May / 24 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME3:23
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 JCK vs. Alash Pride Cross-Promotional Bout • Isbulaev vs. Kaha
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Jiayidaer Kaha
Fight Location Almaty, Kazakhstan (Baluan Sholak Sports Palace)
Almaty, Kazakhstan (Baluan Sholak Sports Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Jiayidaer Kaha Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Bolotbek Satbek
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Isbulaev took Kaha down, took his back in a transition along the fence, and locked up a tight rear-naked choke to force the tap at 3:23 of the first round.
WIN
Bagautdin Abasov
Russia
Russia
Alash Pride 95: Nurzhanov vs. Kudaibergenov
Mar / 03 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:14)
Mar / 03 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME1:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Alash Pride 95 Feature • Isbulaev vs. Abasov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Bagautdin Abasov
Fight Location Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Shymkent, KazakhstanDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Bagautdin Abasov Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Azamat Daribekov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Highlight-reel stoppage. Isbulaev landed a spinning back kick directly into Abasov’s midsection, causing him to fold instantly to the canvas for a clean 74-second knockout.
WIN
Bakhodir Shoabdukhadirov
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Alash Pride 92: Kasymzhanov vs. Zheenbekov
Dec / 28 / 2023
TKO (Elbows)
Rnd 1 (4:39)
Dec / 28 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME4:39
METHODTKO (Elbows)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Alash Pride 92 • Isbulaev vs. Shoabdukhadirov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Bakhodir Shoabdukhadirov
Fight Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty, KazakhstanDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Bakhodir Shoabdukhadirov Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Azamat Daribekov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Isbulaev mounted Shoabdukhadirov late in the first round, pinning his arms and unleashing pinpoint elbows from top position to force a submission due to strikes at 4:39.
WIN
Iskandar Tilovov
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Alash Pride 83: Adilov vs. Esenbek uulu
Mar / 20 / 2023
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:45)
Mar / 20 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME2:45
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Alash Pride 83 • Isbulaev vs. Tilovov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Iskandar Tilovov
Fight Location Taraz, Kazakhstan
Taraz, KazakhstanDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Iskandar Tilovov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Daurenbek Dzhakaev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dominant display. Isbulaev timed a double-leg takedown, passed directly into back control, and locked in a tight rear-naked choke to force the tap at 2:45 of round one.
WIN
Magomed Shotaev
Russia
Russia
Alash Pride 80: Dautbek vs. Neres
Jan / 29 / 2023
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:15)
Jan / 29 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:15
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Isbulaev vs. Shotaev
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupSalamat Isbulaev vs Magomed Shotaev
Fight Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty, KazakhstanDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Magomed Shotaev Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Salamat Isbulaev Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Daurenbek Dzhakaev
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Decorated amateur standout Isbulaev made his professional mixed martial arts debut in Almaty, securing a takedown and submitting Shotaev via rear-naked choke at 3:15 of round one.
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