Fighters » Abdoul Abdouraguimov
Abdoul “The Lazy King” Abdouraguimov is a highly-ranked French mixed martial artist of Dagestani origin, known for his strong grappling skills and impressive finishing rate.
Notable Fights
Abdouraguimov’s notable fights showcase his ability to win against tough opponents, often via submission.
- vs. Laureano Staropoli (Dec 2024 – PFL Europe Championships): Won by Unanimous Decision in a main event fight .
- vs. Jack Grant (Mar 2024 – PFL Europe Regular Season): Won by Split Decision .
- vs. Brad Wheeler (Sep 2023 – PFL Europe Playoffs): Won by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in the first round .
- vs. Rafal Haratyk (Jan 2023 – Ares FC 11): Successfully defended his Ares FC Welterweight title with a fifth-round Submission (Kneebar) .
- vs. Jarrah Al-Silawi (Apr 2019 – Brave CF 23): Captured the Brave CF Super Welterweight title by Split Decision in his opponent’s home country of Jordan . He lost the title in an immediate rematch later that year, which is his sole professional defeat .
Fighter Background
Abdouraguimov’s nickname, “The Lazy King,” was given to him due to his immense natural talent that sometimes made him appear less dedicated in training . He was born in Dagestan, lived in Germany as a child, and moved to France at age 14 . He began his combat sports journey with freestyle wrestling at 16 before transitioning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he became a multiple-time European champion . He made his professional MMA debut in November 2016 .
His fighting style is defined by his elite grappling, with over 60% of his wins coming by submission . He has a diverse submission arsenal, boasting victories via anaconda choke, arm-triangle choke, inverted triangle choke, kneebar, and multiple rear-naked chokes .
