{
  "id": 9678002,
  "title": "ONE Championship Signs Undefeated MMA Stars Ilmadi Israilov And Kalandar Tabarov",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/one-championship-signs-undefeated-mma-stars-ilmadi-israilov-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:27:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-championship-signs-undefeated-mma-022714227.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ONE Championship has bolstered its MMA roster with the signings of two undefeated fighters, Ilmadi Israilov and Kalandar Tabarov. The young Russian and Tajik standouts each bring a perfect record to the table, with Israilov boasting a flawless 9-0 professional record and 6 wins by submission, and Tabarov registering an impressive 5-0 record with an 80 percent finishing rate.\n\nIsrailov, at just 23 years old, has already accumulated over seven years of professional experience despite his young age. He began his MMA career as a teenager in 2019 and quickly developed a strong grappling foundation. Six of his nine victories came by submission, showcasing his aptitude for rear-naked chokes, triangles, and guillotines. Notably, five of those six finishes occurred in the opening round, demonstrating his ability to secure victories early.\n\nMeanwhile, Tabarov, 27, has proven himself as an intriguing addition to ONE Championship's roster. His 5-0 record boasts an 80 percent finishing rate, highlighting his ability to finish fights against tougher competition. After a professional debut where he went the distance, Tabarov has since stopped every opponent he faced. His knockout power was on full display when he executed a spinning wheel kick in his first win, and his relentless submission skills led to a decisive victory in another bout.",
  "summary": "The unbeaten standouts bring a combined 14-0 record and dangerous arsenals to the world's largest martial arts organization.",
  "key_points": [
    "ONE Championship signs undefeated MMA fighters Ilmadi Israilov and Kalandar Tabarov.",
    "Israilov, 23, has a 9-0 record with 6 wins by submission.",
    "Tabarov, 27, boasts a 5-0 record with 80% finishing rate."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The signings of Ilmadi Israilov and Kalandar Tabarov bolster ONE Championship's MMA roster with young, undefeated talent possessing strong grappling and finishing skills.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}