Amar Suloev
Armenian martial artist (1976–2016)
アマール・スロエフ
- 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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