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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov

“The Eagle”

LightweightSoviet Union / Russia13-fight win streak

29Wins
0Losses
0Draws

Professional record

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Profile

Age
38 (born September 20, 1988)
Born in
Sildi
Height
5' 10"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
13-0
Title fights
4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC13

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 5
  • Decision 6

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
4.1 top 31%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.75
Striking accuracy49%Better than 75% of lightweights
Strike defense65%Better than 92% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
5.32 top 1%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.8
Takedown accuracy48%Better than 76% of lightweights
Takedown defense85%Better than 90% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Nurmagomedov last fought on October 24, 2020 (Win vs Justin Gaethje). Nurmagomedov has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Khabib Nurmagomedov

Born on September 20, 1988 in Sildi, Soviet Union, Khabib Nurmagomedov "The Eagle" competes as a lightweight mixed martial artist. Nurmagomedov stands 5' 10" with a 70" reach.

Nurmagomedov's professional career began in 2008, debuting with CSFU. A 16-0 record outside the UFC came first. Nurmagomedov first fought in the UFC at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller in January 2012 and beat Kamal Shalorus by rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov's UFC record stands at 13-0 after 13 fights. Nurmagomedov first won a UFC title fight at UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta, beating Al Iaquinta, and has won 4 title fights in total.

Nurmagomedov's 13 UFC wins are split between 2 by knockout, 5 by submission and 6 on the scorecards. By the numbers, Nurmagomedov lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 99% of lightweights and avoids strikes better than 92% of lightweights. Notable wins include Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor and Rafael Dos Anjos, all UFC title-fight winners. Nurmagomedov ranks #1 in UFC history for best pro MMA win percentage.

Nurmagomedov tends to finish late: 4 of 7 UFC finishes came in round three or later. After 24 months away, Nurmagomedov returned at UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans in April 2016 and beat Darrell Horcher. Nurmagomedov was 23 when the first UFC win came, against Kamal Shalorus. Nurmagomedov's record outside the UFC includes 5-0 in ProFC and 3-0 in Atrium Pankration Cup.

Nurmagomedov's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje in October 2020, where Nurmagomedov beat Justin Gaethje.

UFC fight history

  1. W

    Justin Gaethje Title

    Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R2 1:34

    UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

    Oct 24, 2020

    26Str 2TD 0KD
  2. W

    Dustin Poirier Title

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 2:06

    UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier

    Sep 7, 2019

    22Str 7TD 0KD
  3. W

    Conor McGregor Title

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R4 3:03

    UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor

    Oct 6, 2018

    70Str 3TD 0KD
  4. W

    Al Iaquinta Title

    Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

    UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta

    Apr 7, 2018

    134Str 6TD 0KD
  5. W

    Edson Barboza

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm

    Dec 30, 2017

    89Str 4TD 0KD
  6. W

    Michael Johnson

    Submission · Kimura From Side Control · R3 2:31

    UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor

    Nov 12, 2016

    94Str 2TD 0KD
  7. W

    Darrell Horcher

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R2 3:38

    UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans

    Apr 16, 2016

    75Str 2TD 0KD
  8. W

    Rafael Dos Anjos

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne

    Apr 19, 2014

    36Str 6TD 0KD
  9. W

    Pat Healy

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson

    Sep 21, 2013

    54Str 5TD 0KD
  10. W

    Abel Trujillo

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2

    May 25, 2013

    23Str 21TD 0KD
  11. W

    Thiago Tavares

    KO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Half Guard · R1 1:55

    UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping

    Jan 19, 2013

    22Str 0TD 1KD
  12. W

    Gleison Tibau

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2

    Jul 7, 2012

    25Str 0TD 0KD
  13. W

    Kamal Shalorus

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 2:08

    UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller

    Jan 20, 2012

    35Str 3TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Khabib Nurmagomedov is 29-0 across 29 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on September 13, 2008 (CSFU). 16 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins29

  • KO/TKO 8
  • Submission 11
  • Decision 10
Finish rate
66% of wins
Longest win streak
29
Current streak
29 wins

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC13-02012
ProFC5-02011
Atrium Pankration Cup3-02008
M-13-02009
Tsumada FC2-02009
CSFU1-02008
Golden Fist of Russia1-02010
ProFC / GM Fight1-02011

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Justin Gaethje Technical Submission (triangle choke), R2 UFC 254 Oct 24, 2020
W Dustin Poirier Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC 242 Sep 7, 2019
W Conor McGregor Submission (neck crank), R4 UFC 229 Oct 6, 2018
W Al Iaquinta Decision (unanimous), R5 UFC 223 Apr 7, 2018
W Edson Barboza Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 219 Dec 30, 2017
W Michael Johnson Submission (kimura), R3 UFC 205 Nov 12, 2016
W Darrell Horcher TKO (punches), R2 UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans Apr 16, 2016
W Rafael dos Anjos Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne Apr 19, 2014
W Pat Healy Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 165 Sep 21, 2013
W Abel Trujillo Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 160 May 25, 2013
W Thiago Tavares KO (punches and elbows), R1 UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping Jan 19, 2013
W Gleison Tibau Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 148 Jul 7, 2012
W Kamal Shalorus Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012
W Arymarcel Santos TKO (punches), R1 ProFC 36 Oct 22, 2011
W Vadim Sandulskiy Submission (triangle choke), R1 ProFC / GM Fight: Ukraine Cup 3 Sep 15, 2011
W Khamiz Mamedov Submission (triangle choke), R1 ProFC 30 Aug 5, 2011
W Kadzhik Abadzhyan Submission (triangle choke), R1 ProFC 29: Union Nation Cup Final Jul 2, 2011
W Ashot Shaginyan KO (punches), R1 ProFC 28: Union Nation Cup 15 May 5, 2011
W Said Khalilov Submission (kimura), R1 ProFC 26: Union Nation Cup 14 Apr 9, 2011
W Alexander Agafonov TKO (corner stoppage), R2 M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals Feb 12, 2011
W Vitaliy Ostroskiy TKO (punches), R1 M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: Clash of the Titans Sep 18, 2010
W Ali Bagov Decision (unanimous), R2 Golden Fist of Russia 1 Jun 10, 2010
W Shahbulat Shamhalaev Submission (armbar), R1 M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9 Nov 3, 2009
W Eldar Eldarov TKO (punches), R2 Tsumada FC 3 Aug 8, 2009
W Said Akhmed TKO (punches), R1 Tsumada FC 3 Aug 8, 2009
W Shamil Abdulkerimov Decision (unanimous), R2 Atrium Pankration Cup 2008 Oct 11, 2008
W Ramazan Kurbanismailov Decision (unanimous), R2 Atrium Pankration Cup 2008 Oct 11, 2008
W Magomed Magomedov Decision (unanimous), R2 Atrium Pankration Cup 2008 Oct 11, 2008
W Vusal Bayramov Submission (triangle choke), R1 CSFU: Champions League Sep 13, 2008

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Khabib Nurmagomedov's record?

Khabib Nurmagomedov's professional MMA record is 29 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Khabib Nurmagomedov is 38 years old, born on September 20, 1988.

How tall is Khabib Nurmagomedov and what is their reach?

Khabib Nurmagomedov stands 5' 10" with a 70" reach.

Who did Khabib Nurmagomedov fight last?

Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Justin Gaethje by Submission at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on Oct 24, 2020.

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