🔥 Trending Who is Islam Dulatov? UFC fighter obtains Turkish citizenship ahead of Abu Dhabi

Islam Dulatov is a professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and fashion model, currently competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ¹³⁸. He is known by his nickname "The Ripper" ²⁴.

Early Life and Background

Dulatov was born on August 2, 1998 ¹⁷. While Wikipedia's English entry states he was born in Turkey ¹, the German entry specifies Urus-Martan and describes him as a Russian-German fighter of Chechen origin ⁷. He fights out of Düsseldorf, Germany ²³.

MMA Career Highlights

Dulatov has an impressive professional MMA record of 12 wins and 1 loss ². He made his UFC debut after graduating from Dana White's Contender Series ⁶. His debut fight took place in the summer of 2025 at UFC 318, where he delivered an impressive performance ⁶.

Recent Developments

Most recently, Dulatov was scheduled to fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026, but was forced to withdraw due to illness ⁵. Reports indicate he was hospitalized just hours before the event, leading UFC officials to release a statement confirming his removal from the welterweight bout against Wellington ⁵.

Other Ventures

Beyond his fighting career, Dulatov is also a professional fashion model, represented by IMG Models ¹⁸. His Instagram profile, which has over 600,000 followers, also highlights his modeling career alongside his UFC fighting status ⁸.