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Islam Dulatov
Born (1998-02-26) February 26, 1998 (age 26)
Urus-Martan, Chechnya, Russia[1]
Other namesThe Ripper
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofDüsseldorf, Germany [2]
Years active2019–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission4
Losses1
By decision1
Occupationfashion 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. He is currently competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

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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

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Professional fashion model

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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 walked for fashion designers such as Gucci, Lavin and Tommy Hilfiger,[9] Hugo Boss[10] and appeared 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 such as GQ[12] and many others.[13][14]

I canceled a lot of shootings when I was younger. We had some problems with money and everything. This time, modeling was really helping me with my situation. I remember when I canceled a shooting for $5,000. At this time, that was a lot of money for me. The fight, which was the same day, was for like 200 euros or something like that. … At the end of the moment, the fight was canceled too because my opponent had an injury. I had these situations like 10 times, with even more money and everything. But to be honest, I love to be a fighter and that’s what I do.[15]

Mixed martial arts

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Early career

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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 participating in Dana White's Contender Series.[4]

Dana White's Contender Series

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Dulatov appeared on the eighth season of Dana White's Contender Series on October 8, 2024, against Vanilto Antunes who was the former champion of Legacy Fighting Alliance at Dana White's Contender Series 75.[16][17] He won the fight in round one via knockout. With the win, Dulatov was offered a UFC contract.[18]

Personal life

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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.[1]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
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.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "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.
  2. ^ a b "Islam Dulatov ("The Ripper") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  3. ^ a b Crisell, Hattie (2018-06-26). "These Are The Top 10 Male Models To Know Now". British Vogue. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  4. ^ a b c Sherdog.com. "Islam". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  5. ^ "Kevin Iole". keviniole.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "How four Chechen brothers became models in Germany – DW – 11/02/2019". dw.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  9. ^ 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)
  10. ^ "Новичок UFC из Чечни совмещает карьеру модели и бойца ММА: "Мне больше нравится драться" - Sport24". sport24.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  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.
  12. ^ "Islam Dulatov abandoned modeling career to chase UFC dream: 'I love to be a fighter'". MMA Junkie. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  13. ^ ""Я мусульманин, чеченец, спортсмен, и сегодня я работаю с Версаче"". BBC News Русская служба (in Russian). 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  14. ^ Schönert, Elisabeth (2019-12-26). "(S+) Karrieren von Migranten: Netzwerke der Einwanderer". Der Spiegel (in German). ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  15. ^ "Islam Dulatov abandoned modeling career to chase UFC dream: 'I love to be a fighter'". MMA Junkie. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  16. ^ "Nach K.o. in Runde 1: Islam Dulatov erhält UFC-Vertrag". www.fr.de (in German). 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "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.
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