Khabib Nurmagomedov - Official UFC® Fighter Profile
Khabib
Nurmagomedov
27-0-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: Champion Lightweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Performance of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 11 fights.
Record: 27-0-0
Summary: Wrestling

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Eagle
From: Dagestan Russia
Fights Out Of: Dagestan Russia
Age: 30
Height: 5' 10" ( 177 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )
Reach 70"
Leg Reach 40"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1323
50% Successful
657
Types of Successful Strikes
0
657
40% Standing
56% Ground
263
26
368
Striking Defense
67
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
116
45% Successful
52
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
6
50
0
Takedown Defense
85
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Oct 6, 2018
70
51
3
0
1
0
5
0
R4 Submission
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Apr 7, 2018
134
41
6
0
1
0
7
0
R5 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dec 30, 2017
89
25
4
0
0
0
4
0
R3 Decision - Unanimous
Performance of the Night
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nov 12, 2016
94
19
2
0
1
1
6
0
R3 Submission
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Apr 16, 2016
75
6
2
0
0
0
7
0
R2 KO/TKO
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Apr 19, 2014
20
36
0
6
0
0
0
6
R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Sep 21, 2013
44
54
0
5
0
0
0
4
R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
May 25, 2013
23
11
21
1
2
0
3
1
R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jan 19, 2013
2
22
0
0
0
0
0
1
R1 KO/TKO
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jul 7, 2012
28
25
1
0
0
0
0
0
R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jan 20, 2012
13
35
0
3
0
1
0
7
R3 Submission

Biography

TRAINING: Morning run for about 30 minutes, lunch, sparring. Grappling and striking every other night. Also I like to go to Russian sauna once a week.

When and why did you start training for fighting? In 2008 I decided to start competing in MMA under the guidance of my father. I had secured a few Combat Sambo awards by that time. My first fight I finished in the second round by RNC and was awarded submission of the night.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time Russian Combat Sambo and two-time World Sambo Champion

Do you have any heroes? My childhood friend Eldar Eldarov

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my childhood dream and can tell you that I have seen all of UFC’s fights. This is something I was doing while other kids played video games.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Financial Academy with honors.
 
What was your job before you started fighting? I am dedicated to fighting and I did not have to work except for training youth and children in wrestling.
 
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? M-1 Selection Champion
 
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Internationally recognized Sambo Master

Favorite grappling technique: Free-style wrestling, double and single leg takedowns

Favorite striking technique: Thai Clinch, knees and elbows
• Pro since 2008

• Eight wins by KO, nine by submission (4 triangle, RNC, 2 kimura, armbar)

• Has finished 13 of last 18 wins

Career

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