Khabib Nurmagomedov
Last fight: Win vs Justin Gaethje · Submission · Oct 24, 2020
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CAREER SUMMARY
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds a professional MMA record of 29-0-0. Nurmagomedov has won 29 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 10 by decision. In the UFC, Nurmagomedov lands 4.10 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 24, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 70"178 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Sep 20, 1988
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- Russia / United Arab Emirates
- Birthplace
- Makhachkala, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Latest on Khabib Nurmagomedov
More on the blogCareer history
- WINUFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Lightweight· 29-0 vs 22-3POTNSUBR2 · 1:34
- WINUFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Lightweight· 28-0 vs 25-6POTNSUBR3 · 2:06
- WINUFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor· Oct 6, 2018· Lightweight· 27-0 vs 21-4SUBR4 · 3:03
- WINUFC 223: Khabib vs Iaquinta· Apr 7, 2018· Lightweight· 26-0 vs 13-4-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Lightweight· 25-0 vs 19-5POTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· Nov 12, 2016· Lightweight· 24-0 vs 17-11SUBR3 · 2:31
- WINUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Catchweight· 23-0 vs 12-2TKOR2 · 3:38
- WINUFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne· Apr 19, 2014· Lightweight· 22-0 vs 20-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Pat HealyUFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Lightweight· 21-0 vs 25-14UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Lightweight· 20-0 vs 10-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· Jan 19, 2013· Lightweight· 19-0 vs 17-5-1TKOR1 · 1:55
- WINUFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Lightweight· 18-0 vs 26-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· Jan 20, 2012· Lightweight· 17-0 vs 7-2-2SUBR3 · 2:08
- WINvs Arymarcel SantosProFC 36: Battle In The Caucasus· Oct 22, 2011· Welterweight· 16-0 vs 28-23TKOR1 · 3:33
- WINvs Vadim SandulitskyProFC· Sep 15, 2011· 15-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Hamiz MamedovProFC 30: Battle On Don· Aug 5, 2011· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 5-3SUBR1 · 3:51
- WINvs Kadzhik AbadzhyanProFC 29: Union Nation Cup (Stage 16)· Jul 2, 2011· Welterweight· 13-0 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 4:28
- WINvs Ashot ShahinyanProFC 28: Union Nation Cup (Stage 15)· May 6, 2011· Welterweight· 12-0 vs 0-3TKOR1 · 2:18
- WINvs Said KhalilovProFC 26: Union Nation Cup (Stage 14)· Apr 8, 2011· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 13-10SUBR1 · 3:16
- WINvs Alexander AgafonovM-1· Feb 12, 2011· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 4-3TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Vitaly OstrovskiyM-1· Sep 17, 2010· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 5-6TKOR1 · 4:06
- WINvs Ali BagovGolden Fist Of Russia 1· Jun 10, 2010· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 2-2UD
- WINvs Shakhbulat ShamkhalaevM-1: Russian Selection 2009 (Stage 9)· Nov 3, 2009· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 2-1SUBR1 · 4:36
- WINTsumada FC 3· Aug 8, 2009· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 1-1TKOR2 · 2:44
- WINvs Said AkhmedTsumada FC 3· Aug 8, 2009· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:05
- WINvs Shamil AbdulkerimovAtrium Pankration Cup 2008· Oct 11, 2008· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-1UD
- WINvs Ramazan KurbanismailovAtrium Pankration Cup 2008· Oct 11, 2008· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-1UD
- WINvs Magomed MagomedovAtrium Pankration Cup 2008· Oct 11, 2008· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-5UD
- WINvs Vusal BayramovCSFU: Champions League· Sep 13, 2008· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-1SUBR2 · 2:20
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Khabib Nurmagomedov sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most takedowns in a fight, Lightweight21
- #1 Most takedowns in a fight, all divisions21
- #1 Most takedowns in a round, Lightweight9
- #2 Most takedowns in a round, all divisions9
- #3 Most takedowns landed, Lightweight59
- #3 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Lightweight5.4
- #3 Longest win streak, Lightweight12
- #4 Most control time, Lightweight1h 29m
- #4 Highest share of control time, Lightweight54.6%
- #4 Most takedowns in a round, Lightweight7
- #5 Best takedown accuracy, Lightweight47.6%
- #10 Best striking differential, Lightweight2.05
- #14 Most takedowns in a round, all divisions7
- #15 Most significant strikes in a round, Catchweight48
- #16 Most takedowns in a round, Lightweight5
- #17 Fastest knockouts, Catchweight8:38
Bonus résumé
Khabib Nurmagomedov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ POTNvs Justin Gaethje · UFC 254: Khabib vs GaethjeOct 24, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Dustin Poirier · UFC 242: Khabib vs PoirierSep 7, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Edson Barboza · UFC 219: Cyborg vs HolmDec 30, 2017
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Khabib Nurmagomedov earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Khabib Nurmagomedov's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Lightweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 297
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1865▲26
- Peak
- 1872Apr 19, 2014
- Rated fights
- 29
Frequently asked questions
When does Khabib Nurmagomedov fight next?
Khabib Nurmagomedov has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Khabib Nurmagomedov's record?
Khabib Nurmagomedov's professional MMA record is 29-0-0.
Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting next?
Khabib Nurmagomedov's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Khabib Nurmagomedov fight last?
Khabib Nurmagomedov most recently fought Justin Gaethje at UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje on Saturday, October 24, 2020, WIN (Submission).
What weight class does Khabib Nurmagomedov fight in?
Khabib Nurmagomedov fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Khabib Nurmagomedov have?
Khabib Nurmagomedov has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Khabib Nurmagomedov won?
Khabib Nurmagomedov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.
How much does Khabib Nurmagomedov weigh?
Khabib Nurmagomedov weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).
What is Khabib Nurmagomedov's reach?
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a reach of 70" (178 cm).
How old is Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is 38 years old (born Sep 20, 1988).
Where is Khabib Nurmagomedov from?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is from Russia / the United Arab Emirates.
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