Shahbulat Shamhalaev
| Shahbulat Shamhalaev Шахбулат Шамхалаев |
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|---|---|
| Born |
August 27, 1983 Makhachkala, Dagestan, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Other names | Sha (checkmate) Assassin |
| Nationality | Dargin |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 66.5 in (169 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Sanshou, Grappling, Karate |
| Fighting out of |
Makhachkala, Dagestan Fairfield, New Jersey Ithaca, New York |
| Team | Goretz MMA Team BombSquad Red Fury Fight Team American Top Team |
| Rank |
International Master of Sports in Muay Thai Master of Sports in Sanshou Black belt in Karate |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Shahbulat Shamhalaev (Russian: Шахбулат Шамхалаев; born August 27, 1983) is a Russian of Dargin heritage mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in the featherweight division for the Bellator Fighting Championships. Shahbulat is Muay Thai World Champion and Muay Thai Republic of Dagestan Champion.
In November 3, 2009, at the M-1 Challenge – 2009 Selections event, Shamhalaev lost to UFC undefeated prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov via submission (armbar) in the first round.
Before leaving for the United States, he had a record of 9–1–1.
In 2012, Shamhalaev started training in Team BombSquad with Pat Bennett, Mike Massenzio, John Franchi, Anthony Leone and Kenny Foster.
Shamhalaev faced Cody Bollinger in the opening round of the Bellator Season 7 Featherweight tournament on October 12, 2012, at Bellator 76. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Shamhalaev faced Mike Richman in Semifinal Season 7 Featherweight tournament on November 2, 2012, at Bellator 79. He won via brutal KO in the first round.
Shamhalaev eventually faced Rad Martinez in the finals of the Season Seven Featherweight Tournament on February 21, 2013, at Bellator 90. He won the fight via KO in the second round.
Shamhalaev received his title shot against Pat Curran on April 4, 2013, at Bellator 95. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
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