Back to Islam Dulatov
    Islam Dulatov

    Islam Dulatov

    Awards & Honours

    3

    Awards Won

    1

    Honours

    1

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    1

    Records

    Islam Dulatov's achievements are impressive for someone so early in his career. He is one of the few fighters to seamlessly transition between professional MMA and high-fashion modeling, a duality that has earned him coverage in GQ and Vogue. His UFC debut Performance of the Night bonus highlighted his finishing ability, and his undefeated record in the promotion puts him on a rapid trajectory toward the welterweight rankings. In 2025, he was named German MMA Prospect of the Year, reflecting his status as the country's most promising young fighter.

    Islam Dulatov receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    German MMA Prospect of the Year

    German combat sports media·2024

    Awarded by multiple outlets for his breakout year.

    Rankings & Lists

    #3

    Top 10 German Fighters to Watch

    MMA Germany Magazine·2025

    Magazine Covers

    GQ Germany

    May 2025

    The Two Lives of Islam Dulatov: Fighter, Model, Icon

    Men's Health Germany

    October 2025

    Built for Battle: Islam Dulatov's Training Secrets

    Vogue Germany

    February 2026

    Fashion's New Heavyweight: Islam Dulatov Walks the Runway

    Records & Feats

    First fighter to walk the runway for Hugo Boss while an active UFC roster member

    Career Milestone·2025

    Dulatov modeled for Hugo Boss at Berlin Fashion Week in March 2025, a first for an active UFC fighter.