# Ali Isaev

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Azerbaijani-Russian mixed martial artist

In this name that follows [East Slavic naming customs](/source/East_Slavic_naming_customs), the [patronymic](/source/Patronymic) is *Isaevich* and the [family name](/source/Surname) is *Isaev*.

Ali Isaev Али Исаев Born Ali Isaevich Isaev (1983-12-18) December 18, 1983 (age 42) Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union Nationality Azerbaijani Russian Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) Division Heavyweight Reach 78 in (198 cm)[1] Style Freestyle wrestling Fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia[2] Team Gamid Gamidov WC. Trainer Shmail Omarov Rank International Master of Sports in Freestyle wrestling Years active 2016–present Mixed martial arts record Total 10 Wins 9 By knockout 4 By decision 5 Draws 1 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Medal record Men's freestyle wrestling Representing Azerbaijan European Championships 2009 Vilnius 120 kg 2008 Tampere 120 kg

**Ali Isaevich Isaev** ([Russian](/source/Russian_language): Али Исаевич Исаев; born 18 December 1983) is a Russian-Azerbaijani professional [mixed martial artist](/source/Mixed_martial_artist) and former amateur wrestler who competed in the [Heavyweight](/source/Heavyweight_(MMA)) division. He has also formerly competed for [Bellator MMA](/source/Bellator_MMA), [Fight Nights Global](/source/Fight_Nights_Global)[3][4] and [Professional Fighters League](/source/Professional_Fighters_League) (PFL), where he was the [2019 Heavyweight Tournament](/source/List_of_Professional_Fighters_League_champions#2019) Champion. He competed at the [2008 Summer Olympics](/source/2008_Summer_Olympics) in men's freestyle wrestling at 125 kilos where Isaev placed 17th.[5]

## Mixed martial arts career

### Early career

Ali Isaev was born to a [Dargin](/source/Dargins) family on 18 December 1983 in the city Makhatchkala. Isaev is a Freestyle wrestling European champion. He made his professional MMA debut in April 2016. He fought his first four fights exclusively for [Fight Nights Global](/source/Fight_Nights_Global) and went undefeated with two decision wins and two knockout wins.

### Professional Fighters League

#### PFL season 2019

In the summer of 2019, Isaev began competing in the Heavyweight division of the [Professional Fighters League](/source/Professional_Fighters_League).[6] In his debut, he defeated [Valdrin Istrefi](/source/Valdrin_Istrefi) by unanimous decision at [PFL 3](/source/PFL_3_(2019_season)) on June 6, 2019. In his second fight for the promotion, Isayev defeated Carl Seumanutafa also by unanimous decision at [PFL 6](/source/PFL_6_(2019_season)) on August 8, 2019.

On October 31, 2019, he fought twice in one night in the [2019 PFL Heavyweight tournament](/source/PFL_9_(2019_season)#2019_PFL_Heavyweight_playoffs).[7] He defeated [Kelvin Tiller](/source/Kelvin_Tiller) by decision and [Denis Goltsov](/source/Denis_Goltsov) by TKO in the quarterfinal and semifinal bouts, respectively. He faced [Jared Rosholt](/source/Jared_Rosholt) in the finals at [PFL 10](/source/PFL_10_(2019_season)) on December 31, 2019. Isayev won the fight via TKO in the fourth round to claim the 2019 Heavyweight Championship.

#### PFL season 2021

Isaev was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Hatef Moeil on May 6, 2021, at [PFL 3](/source/PFL_3_(2021_season)).[8] However, during the week of the event, it was announced that the bout was pulled for unknown reasons and would be rescheduled for June.[9]

Isaev was scheduled to face Renan Ferreira on June 25, 2021, at [PFL 6](/source/PFL_6_(2021_season)).[10] Isaev was forced to withdraw from the event after not being medically cleared to compete. Stepping in for Isaev to fight Renan Ferreira was PFL newcomer Stuart Austin.[11]

#### PFL season 2022

Isaev was scheduled to face [Klidson Abreu](/source/Klidson_Abreu) on April 28, 2022, at [PFL 2](/source/PFL_2_(2022_season)).[12] However, Isaev pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Adam Keresh.[13]

Isaev was scheduled to face Jamelle Jones on June 24, 2022, at [PFL 5](/source/PFL_5_(2022_season)).[14] However, Isaev once again pulled out of the bout.[15]

### Bellator MMA

On September 30, 2022, it was announced that Isaev had signed a multi-fight deal with [Bellator MMA](/source/Bellator_MMA).[16]

Isaev made his Bellator debut against Steve Mowry on February 4, 2023, at [Bellator 290](/source/Bellator_290).[17] The bout concluded in a unanimous draw.[18]

Isaev was scheduled to face [Daniel James](/source/Daniel_James_(fighter)) on November 17, 2023, at [Bellator 301](/source/Bellator_301).[19] The week of the event, the bout was scrapped for unknown reasons.[20]

## Personal life

Isaev has [Azerbaijani](/source/Azerbaijan) citizenship. After signing his contract with Bellator, he got a United States visa using his Azerbaijani passport.[21]

## Championships and accomplishments

- **[Professional Fighters League](/source/Professional_Fighters_League)** - [2019 Heavyweight Championship](/source/List_of_Professional_Fighters_League_champions#2019)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown 10 matches 9 wins 0 losses By knockout 4 0 By decision 5 0 Draws 1

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Draw 9–0–1 Steve Mowry Draw (unanimous) Bellator 290 February 4, 2023 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Win 9–0 Jared Rosholt TKO (punches) PFL 10 (2019) December 31, 2019 4 4:09 New York City, New York, United States Won the 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament. Win 8–0 Denis Goltsov TKO (punches) PFL 9 (2019) October 31, 2019 3 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. Win 7–0 Kelvin Tiller Decision (unanimous) 2 5:00 2019 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Win 6–0 Carl Seumanutafa Decision (unanimous) PFL 6 (2019) August 8, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 5–0 Valdrin Istrefi Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2019) June 6, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States Win 4–0 Alexander Gladkov KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) Fight Nights Global 90 October 19, 2018 1 1:36 Moscow, Russia Win 3–0 Vladimir Daineko TKO (punches) Fight Nights Global 83 February 23, 2018 2 0:40 Moscow, Russia Win 2–0 Mikhail Kabargin Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 53 October 7, 2016 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Win 1–0 Timofey Mishev Decision (unanimous) Fight Nights Global 46 April 29, 2016 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Heavyweight debut.

## Freestyle record

World Championships & Olympic Games Matches Res. Opponent Score Date Event Location 2010 World Championships Loss Ioannis Arzoumanidis 0–1, 0–1 September 6–12, 2010 2010 World Wrestling Championships Moscow, Russia Win Aleksey Shemarov 1-0, 6–0 Loss Artur Taymazov 0–1, 3–2,0-1 Win Andrei Podsevalnicov 3-0, 4–0 Win Hugues Onanena 2-0, 5–0 2009 World Championships Loss Tervel Dlagnev 0–1, 0–4 September 21–29, 2009 2009 World Wrestling Championships Herning, Denmark Win Marid Mutalimov 2-0, 1–0 Win Yonsi Sánchez 1–0, 1–0 2008 Summer Olympics Loss Disney Rodríguez 0–1, 0–4 August 21, 2008 2008 Summer Olympics Beijing, China Loss Artur Taymazov 0-2, 3–4 2007 World Championships Loss Artur Taymazov 0–1, 0–4 September 17–23, 2007 2007 World Wrestling Championships Baku, Azerbaijan Win Ganzorigiin Gankhuyag 3–5, 3–0 F Win Maksymilian Witek 4–2, 1–0 F

## See also

- [List of male mixed martial artists](/source/List_of_male_mixed_martial_artists)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-PFL_stats_1-0)** ["Ali Isaev"](https://www.pflmma.com/fighter/ali-isaev). *www.pflmma.com*.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** IOC. ["Beijing 2008 Super-Heavyweight, Freestyle (≤120 kilograms) Men Results - Olympic wrestling"](https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/beijing-2008/results/wrestling/super-heavyweight-freestyle-120-kilograms-men). *Olympics.com*. Retrieved 2021-07-30.

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- [Wrestler bio on FILAwrestling.com](http://www.fila-wrestling.com/vilnius09/index.php?option=com_competition&act=ficheLutteur&style=FS&choix_poids=*&choix_pays=1236&id_inscrit=30247&act2=lutteur&lang=enl) [*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

## External links

- [Ali Isaev](https://www.pflmma.com/fighter/ali-isaev) at [PFL](/source/Professional_Fighters_League)

- Ali Isaev at [Sherdog](https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/222567), [Tapology](https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/130712-ali-isaev), [Fight Matrix](https://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/-/159012), [International Wrestling Database](https://whatsmat.uww.org/daten.php?spid=7D9B9EB7724B4FA29BB00F6CAB4BDADB), [Olympics.com](https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/ali-isayev), [Olympedia](https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/117128), [InterSportStats](https://intersportstats.com/athletes/3000506319)

- [Ali Isaev](https://www.instagram.com/aliisaev_mma/) on [Instagram](/source/Instagram_(identifier))

v t e European Champions in freestyle super heavyweight (125 kg) 1969: Shota Lomidze (URS) 1970: Leonid Kitov (URS) 1972: Aleksandr Medved (URS) 1973: Nodar Modebadze (URS) 1974: Soslan Andiyev (URS) 1975: Soslan Andiyev (URS) 1976: Ladislau Șimon (ROU) 1977: Vladimir Parshukov (URS) 1978: Boris Bigayev (URS) 1979: Salman Hashimikov (URS) 1980: Petar Ivanov (BUL) 1981: Salman Hashimikov (URS) 1982: Soslan Andiyev (URS) 1983: József Balla (HUN) 1984: None awarded 1985: David Gobejishvili (URS) 1986: Andreas Schröder (GDR) 1987: Zaza Turmanidze (URS) 1988: Aslan Khadartsev (URS) 1989: Aslan Khadartsev (URS) 1990: Andreas Schröder (GDR) 1991: Andreas Schröder (GER) 1992: Andreas Schröder (GER) 1993: Mahmut Demir (TUR) 1994: Mirabi Valiyev (UKR) 1995: Mahmut Demir (TUR) 1996: Mahmut Demir (TUR) 1997: Andrey Shumilin (RUS) 1998: Aydın Polatçı (TUR) 1999: Andrey Shumilin (RUS) 2000: Marek Garmulewicz (POL) 2001: David Musulbes (RUS) 2002: David Musulbes (RUS) 2003: David Musulbes (RUS) 2004: Aydın Polatçı (TUR) 2005: Kura Kuramagomedov (RUS) 2006: Kura Kuramagomedov (RUS) 2007: Kura Kuramagomedov (RUS) 2008: David Musulbes (SVK) 2009: Ali Isaev (AZE) 2010: Bilyal Makhov (RUS) 2011: Fatih Çakıroğlu (TUR) 2012: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2013: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2014: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2015: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2016: Geno Petriashvili (GEO) 2017: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2018: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2019: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2020: Geno Petriashvili (GEO) 2021: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2022: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2023: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2024: Taha Akgül (TUR) 2025: Giorgi Meshvildishvili (AZE) 2026: Giorgi Meshvildishvili (AZE) 1969–1983: +100 kg 1985–2001: 130 kg 2002–2013: 120 kg 2014–present: 125 kg

v t e Professional Fighters League champions List of Professional Fighters League champions Heavyweight (2018): Philipe Lins (2019): Ali Isaev (2021): Bruno Cappelozza (2022): Ante Delija (2023): Renan Ferreira (2024): Denis Goltsov (2025): Oleg Popov Light Heavyweight (2018): Sean O'Connell (2019): Emiliano Sordi (2021): Antônio Carlos Júnior (2022): Rob Wilkinson (2023): Impa Kasanganay (2024): Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (2025): Antônio Carlos Júnior Middleweight (2018): Louis Taylor (2025): Fabian Edwards Welterweight (2018): Magomed Magomedkerimov (2019): Ray Cooper III (2021): Ray Cooper III (2) (2022): Sadibou Sy (2023): Magomed Magomedkerimov (2) (2024): Shamil Musaev (2025): Thad Jean Lightweight (2018): Natan Schulte (2019): Natan Schulte (2) (2021): Raush Manfio (2022): Olivier Aubin-Mercier (2023): Olivier Aubin-Mercier (2) (2024): Gadzhi Rabadanov (2025): Alfie Davis Featherweight (2018): Lance Palmer (2019): Lance Palmer (2) (2021): Movlid Khaybulaev (2022): Brendan Loughnane (2023): Jesus Pinedo (2024): Timur Khizriev (2025): Movlid Khaybulaev Bantamweight (2025): Marcirley Alves Women's Lightweight (2019): Kayla Harrison (2021): Kayla Harrison (2) (2022): Larissa Pacheco Women's Featherweight (2023): Larissa Pacheco Women's Flyweight (2024): Dakota Ditcheva (2025): Liz Carmouche

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