Karimula Magomedovich Barkalaev (born 23 January 1973) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist (MMA) Judoka, and Sanda Kung Fu practitioner.

[2][3] After sixth grade, he moved to Kaspiysk, Dagestan where he attended a sports boarding school for Judo and graduated in 1990.

[2][3][7][9] He faced Dave Menne in the finals and lost by unanimous decision after referee, John McCarthy deducted a point for grabbing the cage.

[2][3][7][9] After the fight, he complained how the event was unfair since the referee, as well as all three judges were from the U.S.[2][3][7][9] Since that tournament, Barkalaev has not participated in any MMA bouts.

[3][10][11] He defeated Carlos Lopez, Toby Imada and Igor Yakimov to reach the finals of the −88 kg division.

[2][4] He teaches his skills to young people and can be found at the Ali Aliyev Sport Complex which he was previously in charge of for five years.

[4] He was nominated by the Russian All-People's Union to stand in for the People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan although he dropped out after registration.