Umar Nurmagomedov
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CAREER SUMMARY
Umar Nurmagomedov holds a professional MMA record of 20-2-0. Umar Nurmagomedov has won 20 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 16 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Umar Nurmagomedov lands 3.76 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 3.94 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 29, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, PFL.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 69"175 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1996-01-03
- Age
- 30
- Nationality
- Russia
- Birthplace
- Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2019GFC Bantamweight Championship · Gorilla Fighting Championship (GFC)
- 2016Champion · WMMAA Worlds · bantamweight
- 2016Champion · Russian Nationals
- 2015Champion · Combat Sambo Worlds · -62 kg
- Medalist · Dagestan Republic
- Champion · North Caucasus Federal District
- International Master Of Sports · Combat Sambo · Russia (state sports rank)
- AGE 8Started in Freestyle Wrestling
Camp
- Eagles MMA · Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
- American Kickboxing Academy · San Jose, CA, US
- AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · Russia
Coaches
- Javier Mendez · Head coach
- Khabib Nurmagomedov · Cornerman
- Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov · Head coach
Training partners
- Islam Makhachev
- Usman Nurmagomedov
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (15 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Umar Nurmagomedov sits in the top 25.
- #4 Most takedowns in a round, Bantamweight7
- #4 Best takedown accuracy, Bantamweight47.9%
- #6 Most takedowns landed, Bantamweight34
- #8 Best significant strike accuracy, Bantamweight56.2%
- #9 Most control time, Bantamweight49:36
- #10 Most decision wins, Bantamweight6
- #10 Most takedowns in a fight, Bantamweight11
- #10 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight3.6
- #3 Most takedowns in a round, Bantamweight7
- #4 Best takedown accuracy, Bantamweight47.9%
- #5 Best significant strike accuracy, Bantamweight56.2%
- #6 Most takedowns landed, Bantamweight34
- #7 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight3.9
- #8 Highest share of control time, Bantamweight38.1%
- #8 Most takedowns in a fight, Bantamweight11
- #9 Longest average fight time, Bantamweight14:27
Bonus résumé
Umar Nurmagomedov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Merab Dvalishvili · UFC 311: Makhachev vs MoicanoJan 18, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Raoni Barcelos · UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs ImavovJan 14, 2023
- ★ POTNvs Sergey Morozov · UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs MagnyJan 20, 2021
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 Umar Nurmagomedov earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Song YadongUFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song· Aug 29, 2026· BantamweightTKOR2 · 1:48
- WINUFCUFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett· Jan 24, 2026· Bantamweight· 20-1 vs 25-6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane· Oct 25, 2025· Bantamweight· 19-1 vs 16-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Bantamweight· 18-1 vs 19-4FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Bantamweight· 18-0 vs 17-5UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev· Mar 2, 2024· Bantamweight· 17-0 vs 11-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Imavov· Jan 14, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-0 vs 17-4POTNTKOR1 · 4:40
- WINvs Nate ManessUFCUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-0 vs 14-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal· Mar 5, 2022· Featherweight· 14-0 vs 24-13SUBR1 · 3:15
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-0 vs 16-4POTNSUBR2 · 3:39
- WINvs Braian González×1Title bout · Title win #1GFC 20· Nov 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 12-0 vs 6-1-R1 · 4:34
- WINvs Sidemar HonorioPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2019 Regular Season· Aug 7, 2019· Bantamweight· 11-0 vs 13-7UDR3 · 0:00
- WINvs Taras GryckivGFC 14: Dagestan· Jul 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 16-10-R1 · 2:48
- WINvs Wagner Lima×1Title bout · Title win #1Battle on Volga 10· Apr 14, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 12-5UD
- WINPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 29, 2018· Catchweight· 8-0 vs 5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBattle on Volga 4· May 11, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 13-2-1UD
- WINvs Shyudi YamauchiFight Nights Global 83· Feb 22, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 16-9UD
- WINvs Nauruz DzamikhovFight Nights Global 76· Oct 8, 2017· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 2-2-1UD
- WINvs Valisher RakhmonovFight Nights Global 71· Jul 29, 2017· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 2-6-R2 · 4:45
- WINvs Alym IsabaevFight Nights Global 62· Mar 31, 2017· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 0-1-1TKOR2 · 3:32
- WINvs Ulukbek AmanbaevFight Stars· Jan 5, 2017· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 2-1-R1 · 4:12
- WINvs Rishat KharisovFight Nights Global 57· Dec 16, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 1-4-R2 · 2:28
- WINvs Kasum KasumovRussian MMA Championship 2016· May 27, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1UD
Official UFC Ranking
Umar Nurmagomedov's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #4 Bantamweight
- Meta rank
- #5 Bantamweight
- Peak
- #1 Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Jun 27, 2022
- Times ranked
- 181
Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1903▼21
- Peak
- 1924Jan 24, 2026
- Rated fights
- 22
Frequently asked questions
When does Umar Nurmagomedov fight next?
Umar Nurmagomedov has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Umar Nurmagomedov's record?
Umar Nurmagomedov's professional MMA record is 20-2-0.
Who is Umar Nurmagomedov fighting next?
Umar Nurmagomedov's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Umar Nurmagomedov fight last?
Umar Nurmagomedov most recently fought Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song on Saturday, August 29, 2026, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Umar Nurmagomedov fight in?
Umar Nurmagomedov fights at Bantamweight.
Is Umar Nurmagomedov ranked in the UFC?
Umar Nurmagomedov is currently ranked #4 in the UFC Bantamweight division.
How many knockouts does Umar Nurmagomedov have?
Umar Nurmagomedov has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Umar Nurmagomedov won?
Umar Nurmagomedov has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Umar Nurmagomedov?
Umar Nurmagomedov is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Umar Nurmagomedov weigh?
Umar Nurmagomedov weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Umar Nurmagomedov's reach?
Umar Nurmagomedov has a reach of 69" (175 cm).
How old is Umar Nurmagomedov?
Umar Nurmagomedov is 30 years old (born Jan 3, 1996).
Where is Umar Nurmagomedov from?
Umar Nurmagomedov is from Russia.