Biography(references)He was born in Kizlyar city, Dagestan, Soviet Union into a devout Sunni muslim family of Avar origin from Tsurib village, Charodinsky District. He started training in freestyle wrestling at 8 years of age, after an injured knee he retired. At 15 years of age he joined Amateur MMA under Zalimkhan Tatev. Also he is a Dagestan national kickboxing champion, 3x grappling Abdu-Dabi tournament winner. At the World Grappling Championships he won the gold medal at 92 kilos.
Awards & Accolades
Abu Dhabi grappling tournament: 3x tournament winner.
World Grappling Association: World champion (92 kg).
World Mixed Martial Arts Amateur Union: European champion 2013 (93 kg).
World Mixed Martial Arts Amateur Union: World champion 2013 (93 kg).
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