Ibragim Chuzhigaev
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1991)
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Ibragim Sumanovich Chuzhigaev (Russian: Ибрагим Суманович Чужигаев) is a Russian-Turkish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). Chuzhigaev is a former KSW Light Heavyweight champion.
July 16, 1991
Kemerovo, Russia
| Ibragim Chuzhigaev | |
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| Born | Ibragim Sumanovich Chuzhigaev July 16, 1991 Kemerovo, Russia |
| Native name | Ибрагим Суманович Чужигаев |
| Other names | The Million First |
| Nationality | Russian, Turkish |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Style | Pankration, Sambo, Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Grozny, Russia |
| Team | Berkut FC |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Professional career
Early career
Chuzhigaev made his professional debut on March 31, 2012 against Rasul Magomedov. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.[1]
His next fight came a month later, against Vasily Feyzrakhmanov. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via a first-round submission.[2]
He returned after over a year out, when he fought Albert Ismailov. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.[3]
He fought three months later against Sergey Bobrov. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via Unanimous Decision.[4]
Absolute Championship Berkut/Akhmat
Chuzhigaev had his first fight with Absolute Championship Berkut on March 16, 2014 in the ACB Berkut Cup 2014. He faced Kazakhstan's Igor Svirid. Chuzhigaev would lose the fight via Split Decision.[5]
After going 3–1 in his next four fights, he faced Mirlan Tilekbaev on December 27, 2015. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a second-round submission, and earned himself a Performance of the Night bonus.[6]
After going 4–1 in his next five fights, he faced Igor Svirid in a rematch. This time, Chuzhigaev won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[7]
His next fight came three months later, against United States's Mike Rhodes. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[8]
After a nine month layoff, Chuzhigaev returned in a bout against Poland's Piotr Strus. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[9]
After a seven month layoff, Chuzhigaev returned against Dominican Republic's Alex Garcia. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round TKO.[10]
AMC Fight Nights
After two years out the cage, Chuzhigaev returned on September 18, 2021 under AMC Fight Nights. He faced Evgeny Myakinkin, whom he'd beat via third-round TKO.[11]
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Four months later, Chuzhigaev faced Tomasz Narkun for the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Chuzhigaev won the fight via Unanimous Decision, and thus claiming the Light Heavyweight title, and earning himself a Fight of the Night bonus.[12]
His first title defense came eleven months later, against Croatia's Ivan Erslan. Chuzhigaev successfully defended his title via Unanimous Decision, and earned himself his second Fight of the Night bonus.[13]
His next title defense came six months later, against Ukraine's Bohdan Gnidko. Chuzhigaev successfully defended his title via a second-round submission. This performance earned him a Submission of the Night bonus.[14]
In December, 2023, Chuzhigaev vacated his title, after announcing his departure from the promotion.[15]
Professional Fighters League
Chuzhigaev was scheduled to face Sweden's Karl Albrektsson in his PFL debut on June 21, 2024.[16] This fight, however, would never happen as Chuzhigaev dropped out due to failing to obtain a visa.[17] Chuzhigaev would never end up fighting in the promotion.
Return to AMC Fight Nights
On August 23, 2024, Chuzhigaev returned to AMC Fight Nights in a bout against Iran's Hosein Helali. Chuzhigaev won the fight via a first-round submission.[18]
Return to Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Chuzhigaev was scheduled to make his KSW return on April 26, 2025 against Rafał Haratyk for the KSW Light Heavyweight championship.[19] This fight was cancelled due to Haratyk suffering an eye injury.[20]
His return bout came on July 19, 2025 against Marcin Wójcik. Chuzhigaev lost the fight via a second-round TKO, and thus ending a 10-fight win streak.[21]
His next fight came on January 17, 2026, against Maciej Różański. Różański was stepping in on short notice, after Chuzhigaev's original opponent, Sergiusz Zając withdrew due to injury.[22] The bout ended in a No Contest (NC) after Chuzhigaev unintentionally eye poked Różański, which rendered him unable to continue.[23]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
- KSW Light Heavyweight championship (One time; former)
- Two successful title defenses
- Fight of the Night (Two times)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
Absolute Championship Berkut
- Performance of the Night (One time)
- Knockout of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 26 matches | 19 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 19–6 (1) | Maciej Różański | NC (accidental eye poke) | KSW 114 | January 17, 2026 | 2 | 1:35 | Radom, Poland | Catchweight (212 lb) bout. Accidental eye poke rendered Różański unable to continue. |
| Loss | 19–6 | Marcin Wójcik | TKO (punches) | KSW 108 | July 19, 2025 | 2 | 4:20 | Olsztyn, Poland | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Win | 19–5 | Hosein Helali | Submission (guillotine choke) | AMC Fight Nights 124 | August 23, 2024 | 1 | 2:30 | Yerevan, Armenia | Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 18–5 | Bohdan Gnidko | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KSW 85 | August 19, 2023 | 2 | 4:14 | Nowy Sącz, Poland | Defended the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 17–5 | Ivan Erslan | Decision (unanimous) | KSW 77 | December 17, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Gliwice, Poland | Defended the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 16–5 | Tomasz Narkun | Decision (unanimous) | KSW 66 | January 15, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Szczecin, Poland | Won the KSW Light Heavyweight championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 15–5 | Evgeny Myakinkin | TKO (punches) | AMC Fight Nights: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament | September 17, 2021 | 3 | 2:47 | Moscow, Russia | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Win | 14–5 | Alex Garcia | TKO (punches) | ACA 99 | September 27, 2019 | 1 | 1:50 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 13–5 | Piotr Strus | Decision (split) | ACA 92 | February 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Warsaw, Poland | Catchweight (190.5 lb) bout; Chuzhigaev missed weight. |
| Win | 12–5 | Mike Rhodes | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 87 | May 19, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Nottingham, England | |
| Win | 11–5 | Igor Svirid | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 80 | February 16, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Krasnodar, Russia | |
| Win | 10–5 | Will Noland | KO (head kick and punches) | ACB 70 | September 23, 2017 | 1 | 1:32 | Sheffield, England | Catchweight (190 lb) bout. Knockout of the Night. |
| Loss | 9–5 | Vyacheslav Vasilevsky | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ACB 57 | April 15, 2017 | 2 | 3:20 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 9–4 | David Mitchell | TKO (punches) | ACB 54 | March 11, 2017 | 3 | 0:45 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 8–4 | Lee Chadwick | TKO (punches) | ACB 47 | October 1, 2016 | 1 | 1:21 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Win | 7–4 | Vadim Orischak | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ACB 34 | April 29, 2016 | 1 | 2:33 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 6–4 | Mirlan Tilekbaev | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ACB 28 | December 27, 2015 | 2 | 3:23 | Nalchik, Russia | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 5–4 | Artem Shokalo | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 21 | August 29, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 4–4 | Ibragim Tibilov | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 11 | November 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | 2014 ACB Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 4–3 | Charles Andrade | KO (punch) | ACB 10 | October 4, 2014 | 1 | 0:05 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 3–3 | Richard Totrov | Decision (unanimous) | ACB 8 | May 25, 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Igor Svirid | Decision (split) | ACB 3 | March 16, 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | Return to Middleweight. 2014 Berkut Cup Middleweight Grand Prix Round of 16. |
| Loss | 2–2 | Sergey Bobrov | Decision (unanimous) | Voronezh MMA Federation: Fight Riot 2 | October 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Voronezh, Russia | |
| Win | 2–1 | Albert Ismailov | TKO (punches) | Steel Fist Cup 2013 | July 5, 2013 | 1 | 1:52 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Vasily Feyzrakhmanov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | League S-70: Russian Grand Prix 2011 (Stage 3) | April 6, 2012 | 1 | 4:07 | Moscow, Russia | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Rasul Magomedov | TKO (punches) | Modern Fighting Pankration: Amur Challenge 2 | March 31, 2012 | 1 | 3:45 | Blagoveschensk, Russia | Middleweight debut. |