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Russia Marat Balaev

"Motivator"

12-6

Lightweight
Marat Balaev

Wins

12

1 KO/TKO - 6%
1 submission - 6%
10 decision - 56%

6

Losses

11% - 2 KO/TKO
11% - 2 submission
11% - 2 decision
hometown Vladivostok, Russia Vladivostok, Russia
Age
49 (1976-01-01)
Height
5′8″ (173 cm)
Reach -
Weight 155 lbs (70 kg)
Stance -
Gym Alexander Nevsky (St. Petersburg)
Social media -

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Past Fights
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Russia
Vener Galiev
(38-16)
i
07 Nov 2025
ACA 195 : Kornilov vs. Vakhaev
 KO/TKO (Right Hook and Left Hook) RD1 4:27
Russia
Vener Galiev
(38-16)
i
ACA 195 : Kornilov vs. Vakhaev
07 Nov 2025 KO/TKO (Right Hook and Left Hook) RD1 4:27
Peru
Enrique Barzola
(22-2-9)
i
15 Aug 2025
ACA 190 : Gasanov vs. Aryshev
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 1:25
Peru
Enrique Barzola
(22-2-9)
i
ACA 190 : Gasanov vs. Aryshev
15 Aug 2025 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 1:25
Brazil
Hacran Dias
(27-1-12)
i
10 May 2025
ACA 186 : Kornilov vs. Bogatyrev 2
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Hacran Dias
(27-1-12)
i
ACA 186 : Kornilov vs. Bogatyrev 2
10 May 2025 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
João Luis Nogueira
(26-9)
i
16 Jul 2021
ACA 126 : Magomedov vs. Egemberdiev
 Decision RD3 5:00
Brazil
João Luis Nogueira
(26-9)
i
ACA 126 : Magomedov vs. Egemberdiev
16 Jul 2021 Decision RD3 5:00
Brazil
Felipe Froes
(19-1-4)
i
18 Dec 2020
ACA 116 : Balaev vs. Froes
 KO/TKO (Punches Referee Stoppage) RD3 1:19
Brazil
Felipe Froes
(19-1-4)
i
ACA 116 : Balaev vs. Froes
18 Dec 2020 KO/TKO (Punches Referee Stoppage) RD3 1:19
Brazil
Diego Brandão
(25-14)
i
14 Dec 2019
ACA 103
Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Diego Brandão
(25-14)
i
ACA 103
14 Dec 2019 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
Russia
Salman Zhamaldaev
(16-1)
i
16 Mar 2019
ACA 93 : St. Petersburg
 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
Russia
Salman Zhamaldaev
(16-1)
i
ACA 93 : St. Petersburg
16 Mar 2019 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
Russia
Murad Machaev
(23-2)
i
08 Sep 2018
ACB 89 : Krasnodar
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 3:43
Russia
Murad Machaev
(23-2)
i
ACB 89 : Krasnodar
08 Sep 2018 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 3:43
Russia
Yusuf Raisov
(12-1)
i
05 May 2018
ACB 86 : Raisov vs Balaev
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 2:49
Russia
Yusuf Raisov
(12-1)
i
ACB 86 : Raisov vs Balaev
05 May 2018 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 2:49
Russia
Adlan Bataev
(7-1)
i
20 May 2017
ACB 61 : Balaev vs. Bataev
 Decision (Split) RD5 5:00
Russia
Adlan Bataev
(7-1)
i
ACB 61 : Balaev vs. Bataev
20 May 2017 Decision (Split) RD5 5:00
Russia
Yusuf Raisov
(9-0)
i
18 Dec 2016
ACB 50 : Stormbringer
 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
Russia
Yusuf Raisov
(9-0)
i
ACB 50 : Stormbringer
18 Dec 2016 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
France
Suleiman Bouhata
(12-6)
i
15 Jul 2016
Absolute Championship Berkut 41 : The Path to Triumph
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:30
France
Suleiman Bouhata
(12-6)
i
Absolute Championship Berkut 41 : The Path to Triumph
15 Jul 2016 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:30
Russia
Sergey Petrov
(0-0)
i
01 Apr 2016
Fightpro 9 : Night of Superfights
 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00
Russia
Sergey Petrov
(0-0)
i
Fightpro 9 : Night of Superfights
01 Apr 2016 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00
Russia
Mukhamed Kokov
(9-1)
i
09 Mar 2016
Absolute Championship Berkut 31 : Magomedsharipov vs. Arapkhanov
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Russia
Mukhamed Kokov
(9-1)
i
Absolute Championship Berkut 31 : Magomedsharipov vs. Arapkhanov
09 Mar 2016 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Russia
Artem Ryazanov
(0-0)
i
23 Feb 2016
Fightpro 8 : Battle on Neva
 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00
Russia
Artem Ryazanov
(0-0)
i
Fightpro 8 : Battle on Neva
23 Feb 2016 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00
Ukraine
Abdul-Aziz Mezhidov
(4-4)
i
10 Oct 2015
ACB 23 : Young Eagles 2
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Ukraine
Abdul-Aziz Mezhidov
(4-4)
i
ACB 23 : Young Eagles 2
10 Oct 2015 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Spain
Isaac Perez Barrios
(3-4)
i
15 Aug 2014
M-1 Challenge 50 : Battle on Neva
 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00
Spain
Isaac Perez Barrios
(3-4)
i
M-1 Challenge 50 : Battle on Neva
15 Aug 2014 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00
Russia
Rakhmatilo Khasimov
(0-0)
i
15 Dec 2013
FightPro : Fight Night 2013
 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00
Russia
Rakhmatilo Khasimov
(0-0)
i
FightPro : Fight Night 2013
15 Dec 2013 Decision (Unanimous) RD2 5:00

Frequently Asked Questions About Marat Balaev

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Marat Balaev?

    Known as "Motivator" Marat Balaev's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Marat Balaev weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 155 pounds, Marat Balaev's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

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