Chechen MMA fighter Dzhihad Yunusov reported killed in Ukraine war
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Dzhihad Yunusov has reportedly died while fighting for Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. He had been expelled from Akhmat Fight Club following an incident involving the alleged assault of two neighbors. Yunusov joined the Russian army soon after, but reports indicate he was sent to the front lines after a dispute with military leadership. He last competed in 2024 under the ACA banner.
- •Dzhihad Yunusov reportedly passed away during military service in Ukraine.
- •He was expelled from Akhmat Fight Club earlier this year after assault allegations.
- •Yunusov enlisted in the Russian army following the neighborhood incident.
- •He last competed in MMA in 2024 under the ACA promotion.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Chechen MMA fighter Dzhihad Yunusov killed in Russia-Ukraine war
"Dzhihad Yunusov has reportedly passed away while fighting for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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