Discover the incredible journey of Russian grappler Magomed Abdulkadirov as he prepares for his ONE Championship debut. Learn about his upbringing in Dagestan, his passion for grappling, and his motivation from family. Don’t miss his highly anticipated showdown for the ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title.
| Key Points |
- Russian grappler Magomed Abdulkadirov is set to make his ONE Championship debut
- He will face BJJ superstar Tye Ruotolo for the inaugural ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title
- Abdulkadirov reflects on his journey to the global stage of martial arts
- He grew up in Dagestan, where martial arts skills were essential for self-defense
- Abdulkadirov’s dedication to grappling led him to escape his own home just to attend a training session
- He became one of Europe’s most talented ground fighters, winning multiple championships
- Abdulkadirov is motivated by his family, particularly his late father
- Now, as a proud husband and father of two, he continues to strive for greatness and inspire others through his love for sports
Russian grappler Magomed Abdulkadirov is set to make his ONE Championship debut in the biggest opportunity of his career. On November 3, he will face BJJ superstar Tye Ruotolo for the inaugural ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title. This highly anticipated showdown will be broadcast live to over 190 countries worldwide. In an exclusive interview with onefc.com, Abdulkadirov reflects on his journey to the global stage of martial arts. Hailing from the Dagestan region of Russia, Abdulkadirov grew up in a city where martial arts skills were essential for self-defense. He began his formal grappling training in freestyle wrestling and later added jiu-jitsu to his repertoire. Abdulkadirov’s passion for grappling led him to escape his own home just to attend a training session. His dedication to the sport never wavered, even while attending college. Abdulkadirov’s commitment paid off as he became one of Europe’s most talented ground fighters, winning multiple UWW World Grappling Championships and earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Throughout his career, Abdulkadirov has been motivated by his family, particularly his late father. Now, as a proud husband and father of two, he continues to strive for greatness and inspire others through his love for sports.
