Fighter

Said Nurmagomedov

"Python"

18-5-0★ 3bonuses Russia

RussiaLast 5

Amateur MMA 5-2

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Said Nurmagomedov holds a professional MMA record of 18-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 23 bouts on record. Said Nurmagomedov has won 18 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 8 by decision. In the UFC, Said Nurmagomedov lands 3.08 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.86 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 26, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, ACA.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1992-04-05
Age: 34
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Dagestan Republic, Russia

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power79

Kick power95

Punch speed91

Kick speed97

Accuracy78

Takedowns78

Ground striking63

Submissions96

Chin84

Body strength65

Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.08per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.05per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.86per 15 min

15% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Said Nurmagomedov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Said Nurmagomedov earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 17-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Vinicius Oliveira
UFCUFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs Imavov· Feb 1, 2025· Bantamweight· 18-3 vs 21-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Muin Gafurov
UFCUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Bantamweight· 17-3 vs 18-5
SUB
R1 · 1:13
POTN
LOSS
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili· Mar 11, 2023· Bantamweight· 17-2 vs 17-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Saidyokub Kakhramonov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland· Dec 17, 2022· Bantamweight· 16-2 vs 10-2
SUB
R2 · 3:50
WIN
vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev· Jul 9, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 28-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cody Stamann
UFCUFC 270: Ngannou vs Gane· Jan 23, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 19-4-1
SUB
R1 · 0:47
POTN
WIN
vs Mark Striegl
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Jung· Oct 17, 2020· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 18-2
TKO
R1 · 0:51
LOSS
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-1 vs 14-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFCUFC Fight Night· Feb 3, 2019· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 12-1
TKO
R1 · 2:28
WIN
vs Justin Scoggins
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Ivanov· Jul 14, 2018· Flyweight· 11-1 vs 11-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Luis Nogueira
WFCA 42: Malyutin vs Jacarezinho· Sep 27, 2017· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 21-6-1
UD
WIN
vs Anderson Dos Santos
Akhmat Fight Show 35· Apr 1, 2017· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 16-4
SUB
R1 · 1:52
WIN
vs Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev
Akhmat Fight Show 30· Oct 4, 2016· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 16-3
UD
WIN
vs Walter Pereira Jr.
Akhmat Fight Show 22· May 22, 2016· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 11-2
UD
WIN
vs Diego Marlon
WFCA 16· Mar 12, 2016· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 25-8
UD
LOSS
vs Magomed Bibulatov
ACAACA 9: ACB 9 - Grand Prix Berkut· Jun 22, 2014· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 6-0
DEC
WIN
vs German Barsegyan
ACAACA 7: Absolute Championship Berkut - Grand Prix Berkut 7· May 18, 2014· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 3-0
TKO
R1 · 01:50
WIN
vs Magomed-emin Hazhgeriev
ACAACA 4: Absolute Championship Berkut - Grand Prix Berkut 4· Mar 30, 2014· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Aslan Toktarbaev
ACAACA 1: Absolute Championship Berkut - Grand Prix Berkut 1· Mar 2, 2014· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 8-2
DEC
WIN
vs Akhmed Sarapov
Kavkaz League· Aug 15, 2013· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 4:40
WIN
vs Zhayloobay Zholonov
Vale Tudo Russia 3· May 12, 2012· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs Oscar Nave
World Ultimate Full Contact· Aug 22, 2009· 0-0 vs 4-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Said Nurmagomedov's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #12 Flyweight
First ranked: Nov 28, 2018
Times ranked: 23

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1777▼11
Peak: 1828Dec 17, 2022
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Said Nurmagomedov fight next?

Said Nurmagomedov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Said Nurmagomedov's record?

Said Nurmagomedov's professional MMA record is 18-5-0.

Who is Said Nurmagomedov fighting next?

Said Nurmagomedov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Said Nurmagomedov fight last?

Said Nurmagomedov most recently fought Bryce Mitchell at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder on Saturday, July 26, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Said Nurmagomedov fight in?

Said Nurmagomedov fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Said Nurmagomedov have?

Said Nurmagomedov has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Said Nurmagomedov won?

Said Nurmagomedov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Said Nurmagomedov?

Said Nurmagomedov is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Said Nurmagomedov weigh?

Said Nurmagomedov weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Said Nurmagomedov's reach?

Said Nurmagomedov has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Said Nurmagomedov?

Said Nurmagomedov is 34 years old (born Apr 5, 1992).

Where is Said Nurmagomedov from?

Said Nurmagomedov is from Russia.

CAREER SUMMARY