Fighters » Ibragim Chuzhigaev
Ibragim Chuzhigaev is a Russian-Turkish mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division. He is a former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion and is known for a well-rounded fighting style .
Career Overview & Notable Fights
Chuzhigaev built his record primarily in the Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB/Akhmat) promotion before achieving his greatest success in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) . His most significant fights include:
- Winning the KSW Light Heavyweight Title (KSW 66, Jan 2022): He claimed the championship by defeating the long-reigning champion Tomasz Narkun via unanimous decision in a bout that also earned him a “Fight of the Night” bonus .
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Title Defenses: He successfully defended his title twice :
- Against Ivan Erslan (KSW 77, Dec 2022) by unanimous decision, winning another “Fight of the Night” award .
- Against Bohdan Gnidko (KSW 85, Aug 2023) via a second-round arm-triangle choke, which earned him a “Submission of the Night” bonus .
- End of Championship Reign: He vacated the title in late 2023 after announcing his departure from KSW .
- Return and Recent Fight: After a brief stint with other promotions, Chuzhigaev returned to KSW. In his most recent fight on July 19, 2025, his 10-fight winning streak was ended by Marcin Wójcik, who defeated him via second-round TKO .
Fighting Style & Other Information
Chuzhigaev is a versatile fighter with a solid foundation in multiple disciplines. His career has seen him compete across Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and even a one-off Heavyweight bout .
