Magomedov was born in
Argun, Soviet Union (now Russia) into a
Kumyk family. He trained in
wrestling from childhood. The martial arts tradition in Dagestan and a personal affinity led him to dedicate himself to the sport. At the age of fifteen, he moved to Germany with his family. It wasn't a preferred move, but a necessary one. His mother suffered from an illness that could not be properly treated in his homeland, after she recovered from her illness, the family decided to stay permanently. In his new home, Magomedov expanded his martial arts skills by training in kickboxing, among other disciplines. At the age of twenty, he made his
mixed martial arts (MMA) debut.{{Cite web |last=Burgos |first=Jason |title=Abusupiyan Magomedov: Bred To Fight ==Mixed martial arts career==