Islam Dulatov
The Ripper
Germany
Shines in UFC debut
Dulatov defeated Adam Fugitt via KO (punches) at 4:06 of Round 1 at UFC 318 on Saturday in New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Dulatov earned his UFC debut with a first-round knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series back in October. He finally had his first official fight with the company here and dominated as a whopping -600 favorite. Dulatov was able to stuff all three takedown attempts from Fugitt early on before crushing his opponent with a left up the middle. It dropped Fugitt on the spot, and referee Mike Beltran was stepping in to call off the action just moments later. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The 26-year-old German has won a dozen fights in a row, all via stoppage, since losing his professional debut back in September 2019.
Dulatov earned his UFC debut with a first-round knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series back in October. He finally had his first official fight with the company here and dominated as a whopping -600 favorite. Dulatov was able to stuff all three takedown attempts from Fugitt early on before crushing his opponent with a left up the middle. It dropped Fugitt on the spot, and referee Mike Beltran was stepping in to call off the action just moments later. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The 26-year-old German has won a dozen fights in a row, all via stoppage, since losing his professional debut back in September 2019.
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To debut at UFC 318
Dulatov will take on Adam Fugitt in a welterweight matchup at UFC 318 on July 19, Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reports.
ANALYSIS
Dulatov originally earned his contract via Contender Series back in October of 2024, and his official debut was supposed to be against Fugitt last February, though that fight ultimately fell through. UFC matchmakers decided to run back the original booking, where Dulatov will enter as a big betting favorite -- as large as (-560) in some books. While Fugitt has the edge in experience with four official UFC fights under his belt, Dulatov is roughly a decade younger. The Chechnya native will bring a wrestling-based attack to the table, where he'll look to exploit the poor takedown defense (50 percent) of Fugitt.
Dulatov originally earned his contract via Contender Series back in October of 2024, and his official debut was supposed to be against Fugitt last February, though that fight ultimately fell through. UFC matchmakers decided to run back the original booking, where Dulatov will enter as a big betting favorite -- as large as (-560) in some books. While Fugitt has the edge in experience with four official UFC fights under his belt, Dulatov is roughly a decade younger. The Chechnya native will bring a wrestling-based attack to the table, where he'll look to exploit the poor takedown defense (50 percent) of Fugitt.
UFC debut cancelled
Dulatov will no longer face Adam Fugitt in a welterweight bout at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Dulatov was slated to make his first appearance for the UFC, but his fight has since been called off. His opponent, Fugitt, is now facing Billy Goff in the same card. It seems unlikely Dulatov's UFC debut will be rescheduled for UFC Seattle. Dulatov later posted in his IG account that he's dealing with a serious injury, though no other details have been given.
Dulatov was slated to make his first appearance for the UFC, but his fight has since been called off. His opponent, Fugitt, is now facing Billy Goff in the same card. It seems unlikely Dulatov's UFC debut will be rescheduled for UFC Seattle. Dulatov later posted in his IG account that he's dealing with a serious injury, though no other details have been given.
UFC debut scheduled
Dulatov is scheduled to compete against Adam Fugitt in a welterweight fight at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Dulatov earned his UFC contract by securing an elbow knockout during Dana White's Contender Series. For his first fight under contract, he takes on Fugitt, fighting off a win over Josh Quinlan back in June.
Dulatov earned his UFC contract by securing an elbow knockout during Dana White's Contender Series. For his first fight under contract, he takes on Fugitt, fighting off a win over Josh Quinlan back in June.
Gets contract with Round 1 KO
Dulatov defeated Vanilto Antunes via KO (elbow) at 2:44 of Round 1 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of four fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Dulatov looked every bit the part of the massive (-700) betting favorite he was, as he dominated in terms of both striking and control time before finding the fight-ending elbow that closed the show. He didn't face much adversity here and essentially blitzed his opponent from the opening bell, so while there isn't much else to take away, UFC fans seemingly have an interesting prospect in the 26-year-old welterweight.
Dulatov looked every bit the part of the massive (-700) betting favorite he was, as he dominated in terms of both striking and control time before finding the fight-ending elbow that closed the show. He didn't face much adversity here and essentially blitzed his opponent from the opening bell, so while there isn't much else to take away, UFC fans seemingly have an interesting prospect in the 26-year-old welterweight.