MMA Full Contact

Lightweight

Khabib Nurmagomedov

"The Eagle"

Makhachkala, Russia

12 recorded fights

Recorded bouts
12-0-0

Incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.

KO
1
SUB
5
DEC
6
Born
Sep 20, 1988 · age 38
Height
5'10" · 178 cm
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
155 lb · 70 kg
Division
Lightweight
Team
Fightspirit Team

UFC career stats

Averages from 13 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.

Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 3.71
Strikes absorbed / min 1.58
Striking accuracy 49%
Striking defence 65%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.16
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 4.82
Submissions / 15 min 0.71
Takedown accuracy 48%
Takedown defence 85%
Control time / fight 7:17

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired UFC lightweight champion from Dagestan, Russia. He retired with a 29-0 professional record.

Career overview

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired undefeated with a professional record of 29 wins and no losses. He won the UFC lightweight title in 2018 and defended it against Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.

His final fight was a submission win over Gaethje at UFC 254 in October 2020. The UFC confirmed his retirement in March 2021.

Source: UFC retirement announcement

FAQs

Which bouts are recorded for Khabib Nurmagomedov?
This archive records Khabib Nurmagomedov at 12-0-0. Wins split: 1 by knockout, 5 by submission, 6 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 50% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
Which weight class is listed for Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is listed in the Lightweight division. They stand 5'10" / 178 cm.
Where is Khabib Nurmagomedov from?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is from Makhachkala, Russia. Born Sep 20, 1988, currently age 38.
Which gym or team does Khabib Nurmagomedov train with?
Khabib Nurmagomedov trains with Fightspirit Team.

Championship reigns (1)

Title history inferred from recorded bouts. Missing results and vacancies may leave gaps.

  1. Lightweight Champion 2018, end not recorded
    Won at UFC 229 KHABIB VS MCGREGOR · 2 recorded defences

Title fights (3-0)

This archive includes 3 championship bouts, with 3 recorded wins for Khabib Nurmagomedov.

2020 1 fight
2019 1 fight
2018 1 fight

Fight history

Career timeline 2012 → 2020
2020 1 fight
2019 1 fight
2018 2 fights
2017 1 fight
2016 1 fight
2014 1 fight
2013 3 fights
2012 2 fights

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