Islam Dulatov

Antisemitism and conspiracy theories

Islam Dulatov and his brothers Tamerlan and Djibril shared antisemitic content and conspiracy theories on social media platforms, according to an investigation by the anti‑fascism organization Belltower.News.^[9] In May 2021, Islam Dulatov shared an antisemitic cartoon depicting a man with a hooked nose wearing a Star of David shirt who stirs up a beehive marked with the Palestinian flag, gets stung, and then portrays himself as a victim before cameras, responding with approval marked by four red "100" emojis and eight exclamation marks.

Islam Dulatov also posted a quote from Nazi Reichminister Hermann Göring in April 2021, writing "...history is repeating itself..." without clarifying his intended meaning. Djibril Dulatov shared a post in November 2019 from "MuslimStern" that characterized Israel as a "Zionist apartheid regime" and drew comparisons to Nazi Germany.

The brothers promoted content from Islamist organizations. Djibril Dulatov shared posts from Abu Abdullah, a Salafist preacher linked to individuals who travelled to Syria or Iraq to join ISIS. The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Verfassungsschutz) warned that Abu Abdullah radicalized young men in his sermons and sent them deliberately to Syria to fight for ISIS.^[10][11] Djibril also shared posts from "Generation Islam" and "Realität Islam," both affiliated with the banned Islamist network Hizb ut-Tahrir.

The brothers have also shared vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories, including debunked claims about vaccine deaths, content from right‑wing outlets, and posts referencing the "deep state" conspiracy theory and QAnon narratives. When asked to comment, the brothers declined to provide clarification or distance themselves from these posts.

Professional fashion model

Dulatov's eldest brother, Djibril, who had established a successful career as a model for prestigious fashion brands such as Lavin, Gucci and Alexander McQueen, played a pivotal role in shaping the paths of his younger brothers. When his brothers Islam, Sulumbek, and Tamerlan turned 18, Djibril introduced them to the world of modeling, effectively influencing their decision to pursue careers in fashion. Despite their modeling careers, the brothers chose to maintain their dedication to mixed martial arts (MMA), continuing their rigorous training and competing in the sport. This decision led them to forgo higher education, focusing instead in both modeling and MMA.^[1][12]

Dulatov walked for fashion designers such as Gucci, Lavin and Tommy Hilfiger,^[13] Hugo Boss^[14] and appeared in the British Vogue as one of the top 10 male models in 2018.^[4][1] He signed an exclusive contract with Versace, walking in fashion Week six times under their banner.^[15][8] Additionally, Dulatov has posed for notable magazines such as GQ^[16] and many others.^[17][18]

I canceled a lot of shootings when I was younger. We had some problems with money and everything. This time, modeling was really helping me with my situation. I remember when I canceled a shooting for $5,000. At this time, that was a lot of money for me. The fight, which was the same day, was for like 200 euros or something like that. … At the end of the moment, the fight was canceled too because my opponent had an injury. I had these situations like 10 times, with even more money and everything. But to be honest, I love to be a fighter and that’s what I do.^[19]

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Adam Fugitt^[28]