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Amar Suloev

Armenian martial artist (1976–2016)

Born
7 January 1976, Tashir
Died
27 June 2016, Anapa
Citizenship
Armenia, Russia
Sport
mixed martial arts
Occupation
mixed martial arts fighter
Height
175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Team / club
Red Devil Sport Club

Amar Suloev (January 7, 1976 – June 27, 2016) was an Armenian mixed martial artist. Following his mixed martial arts career, Suloev allegedly became involved in the world of organized crime and was arrested and accused of being a contract killer. He died of stomach cancer in June 2016. During his career, he fought for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Cage Rage, and M-1 Global.

Suloev made the first recorded use of the submission hold that became known as the Suloev Stretch in a 2002 victory over Paul Cahoon. The hold, a kneebar variant applied from the back control position, was subsequently used effectively by MMA fighters including Kenny Robertson, Aljamain Sterling and Zabit Magomedsharipov. It has also been used by grappler Josh Cisneros.

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