Islam Dulatov

Dulatov was born in the small town of Urus-Martan, Chechnya, Russia. During the turbulent years of the Second Chechen War, Dulatov's family frequently moved across the region, including to Shali and Grozny, in search of safety. Due to the ongoing insurgency, the Dulatov brothers had little opportunity to attend school. Instead, they spent much of their time outdoors, engaging in bodyweight workouts and helping their parents by unloading trucks to support the family financially. Initially, Dulatov and his brothers struggled to adapt to their new environment, particularly in school, where the language barrier posed a significant challenge. However, participating in sports and training in mixed martial arts played a crucial role in helping them adjust. It not only aided their socialization but also gave them the confidence to stand up for themselves during confrontations and fights. ==Career==

Professional fashion model Dulatov's eldest brother, Djibril, who had established a successful career as a model for prestigious fashion brands such as Lavin, Gucci and Alexander McQueen, played a pivotal role in shaping the paths of his younger brothers. When his brothers Islam, Sulumbek, and Tamerlan turned 18, Djibril introduced them to the world of modeling, effectively influencing their decision to pursue careers in fashion. Despite their modeling careers, the brothers chose to maintain their dedication to mixed martial arts (MMA), continuing their rigorous training and competing in the sport. This decision led them to forgo higher education, focusing instead in both modeling and MMA. Dulatov walked for fashion designers such as Gucci, Lavin and Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss and appeared in the British Vogue as one of the top 10 male models in 2018. and many others. Mixed martial arts Early career After compiling an amateur record of 4–1, Dulatov started his professional MMA career in 2019. He amassed a professional record of 10–1 prior participating in Dana White's Contender Series. He won the fight in round one via knockout. With the win, Dulatov was offered a UFC contract. Ultimate Fighting Championship Dulatov was scheduled to face Adam Fugitt on February 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 252. However, he was forced to withdraw due to a serious injury and was replaced by Billy Goff. In turn, the bout was scrapped during fight week as Fugitt pulled out due to injury. The bout between Dulatov and Fugitt was rescheduled and took place on July 19, 2025, at UFC 318.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alexander |date=2025-05-07 |title=Fight news: Contender Series standout Islam Dulatov rebooked against Adam Fugitt for UFC 318 == Personal life ==

Dulatov and his three brothers invested in a hairdressing salon, owned a bar named "J'adore Lounge" in Düsseldorf and are planning to open a gym, restaurant and launching a clothing brand in the near future. ==Championships and accomplishments==

Mixed martial arts • Ultimate Fighting Championship • Performance of the Night (One time) == Mixed martial arts record ==