Ismail Naurdiev
Ismail Naurdiev (born August 18, 1996) is a Russian-born Austrian mixed martial artist who competed in Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
| Ismail Naurdiev | |
|---|---|
 Ismail Naurdiev at UFC Fight Night 160 in Copenhagen | |
| Born | August 18, 1996 Grozny, Chechnya, Russia[1] |
| Other names | The Austrian Wonderboy |
| Nationality | Austrian[2] |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[3] |
| Style | Wrestling[1] |
| Fighting out of | Salzburg, Austria |
| Team | Top Team Salzburg |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Naurdiev was born in Grozny, Chechnya, Russia[1] and his family left the war torn city and moved to Austria in 2004 when he was nine year old for a safe and better life. He started training in wrestling and transitioned to MMA when he was a teenager. In the beginning of his mma professional career, Naurdiev did not have any trainers nor sparring partners but would fought every fight that offered to him to get some fighting experience.[2]
Yes, [I have] only Austrian [citizenship]. I speak to the UFC only to fight under the flag of Austria, because this country has given me everything. I give her credit. I feel good in Austria, but I do not forget my roots.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Naurdiev fought in the European-based promotions, notably Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA), formally known as Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB), and amassed a record of 17–2 prior to joining UFC.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Naurdiev made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos on February 23, 2019. He face Michel Prazeres, replacing injured Ramazan Emeev [5] Prazeres lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]
On July 6, 2019, Naurdiev faced Chance Rencountre at UFC 239.[7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
Naurdiev next faced Siyar Bahadurzada at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier on September 28, 2019.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Naurdiev faced Sean Brady on February 29, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 169.[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]
On March 19, 2020 it was reported that Naurdiev parted way with UFC.[13] Later, Naurdiev elaborated that after fighting out his four-fight rookie contract with a record of 2–2, the organization was not interested in re-signing him.[14]
Post-UFC career
On August 24, 2020, news surfaced that Naurdiev had signed with Elite MMA Championship and was expected to make his promotional debut in the promotion's welterweight grand prix at EMC 5 on September 5, 2020.[15] He faced Tymoteusz Łopaczyk and won the fight via unanimous decision, advancing to the grand prix final.[16]
In the final, Naurdiev is expected to face Amiran Gogoladze at EMC 6 on October 31, 2020.[17]
Personal life
Naurdiev earned his moniker "The Austrian Wonderboy" due to his flashy, stylist and wild spinning kicks skills.[1]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 20 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 20–4 | Tymoteusz Łopaczyk | Decision (unanimous) | EMC 5 | September 5, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Dusseldorf, Germany | EMC Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Loss | 19–4 | Sean Brady | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | February 29, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 19–3 | Siyar Bahadurzada | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Loss | 18–3 | Chance Rencountre | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 239 | July 6, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 18–2 | Michel Prazeres | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos | February 23, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Win | 17–2 | Paulistenio Rocha | TKO (punches) | X Fight Nights 16 | February 2, 2019 | 1 | 0:36 | Wien, Austria | |
| Win | 16–2 | Georgi Valentinov | KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) | ACB 74 | November 18, 2017 | 1 | 3:10 | Vienna, Austria | |
| Loss | 15–2 | Ismael de Jesus | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 70 | September 23, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Sheffield, England | |
| Win | 15–1 | Ben Alloway | KO (kick to the body) | ACB 60 | May 13, 2017 | 1 | 2:24 | Vienna, Austria | |
| Win | 14–1 | Andrei Vasinca | TKO (knee and punches) | ACB 52 | January 21, 2017 | 1 | 1:28 | Vienna, Austria | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 13–1 | Lászlò Szögyényi | TKO (punches) | WFC 21 | December 17, 2016 | 2 | 1:49 | Bad Voeslau, Austria | |
| Win | 12–1 | Garik Shahbabyan | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Aggrelin 14 | October 16, 2016 | 2 | 2:41 | Salzburg, Austria | Won the AG Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–1 | Daniel Skibiński | KO (knee) | WFC 20 | August 27, 2016 | 1 | 0:40 | Bad Voslau, Austria | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 10–1 | David Mate | TKO (punches) | KraftHerr Fight Night | February 27, 2016 | 1 | 1:15 | St. Polten, Austria | |
| Win | 9–1 | Leonardo D'Auria | TKO (punches) | Austrian Fight Challenge 2 | December 12, 2015 | 1 | N/A | Vienna, Austria | |
| Win | 8–1 | Asmir Sadiković | Submission (triangle choke) | NAAFS: Europe | December 6, 2015 | 2 | 1:03 | Split, Croatia | |
| Win | 7–1 | Mikko Ahmala | TKO (punches and elbows) | Cage 30 | May 16, 2015 | 1 | 2:27 | Leonding, Austria | |
| Win | 6–1 | Adnan Hadzic | Submission | Fight Night Leonding | April 11, 2015 | 1 | 1:28 | Leonding, Austria | |
| Win | 5–1 | Ibo Can | TKO (punches) | Charity Fight Night 2 | September 20, 2014 | 1 | 2:00 | Dornbirn, Austria | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Cam Kaya | Submission (triangle choke) | German MMA Championship 5 | December 9, 2012 | 1 | 0:40 | Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | Catchweight (176 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 4–0 | Uros Pavlovic | TKO | Cage Fight Events Europe: Salzburger MMA Challenge | April 26, 2014 | 1 | N/A | Salzburg, Austria | |
| Win | 3–0 | Robert Oganesyan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight Night Linz | December 9, 2014 | 1 | 4:26 | Leonding, Austria | |
| Win | 2–0 | Abdul Shaliqhi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Respect Austria 1 | February 2, 2013 | 1 | 3:00 | Freistadt, Austria | |
| Win | 1–0 | Alic Eldridz | Decision | KOTR Austria: King of the Ring | November 17, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Salzburg, Austria | Welterweight debut. |
References
- Fortune, Ryan (2019-07-05). "UFC 239 Featured Fighter: Ismail Naurdiev". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ""Слышал, Чечня стала красивой, хочу туда приехать снова"". www.sport-express.ru (in Russian). 2019-07-04. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- "Ismail Naurdiev | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- Sherdog.com. "Ismail". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- "Ultimate escala Ismail Naurdiev para a luta contra Michel Trator no UFC Praga, dia 23 de fevereiro". Sportv (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- "UFC Prague results: Newcomer Ismail Naurdiev shocks exhausted Michel Prazeres". MMAjunkie. 2019-02-23. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
- DNA, MMA. "Ismail Naurdiev maakt opwachting tijdens UFC 239 in Las Vegas tegen Chance Rencountre". Retrieved 2019-09-27.
- Anderson, Jay (2019-07-06). "UFC 239 Results: Chance Rencountre Upsets Ismail Naurdiev in Decision Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
- DNA, MMA. "Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Ismail Naurdiev toegevoegd aan UFC Kopenhagen". Retrieved 2019-09-27.
- Anderson, Jay (2019-09-28). "UFC Copenhagen Results: Ismail Naurdiev Cruises to Victory Over Siyar Bahadurzada". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- DNA, MMA. "Sean Brady treft Ismail Naurdiev tijdens UFC Norfolk". Retrieved 2019-12-25.
- Anderson, Jay (2020-02-29). "UFC Norfolk Results: Sean Brady Comes On Strong in Second and Third, Takes Decision Over Ismail Naurdiev". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- Sherdog.com. "14 Fighters No Longer Part of UFC Roster Following Cuts, Free Agency". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
- Damon Martin (September 4, 2020). "Ismail Naurdiev explains UFC exit, plans to return begin with EMC welterweight grand prix". mmafighting.com.
- Damon Martin (August 24, 2020). "EMC books four-man welterweight grand prix for next month featuring former UFC, PFL veterans". mmafighting.com.
- "Satoshi Ishii to appeal against EMC 5 decision defeat". asianmma.com. September 9, 2020.
- Damon Martin (September 15, 2020). "UFC veteran Ismail Naurdiev vs. Amiran Gogoladze to crown welterweight champion headlines EMC 6". mmafighting.com.