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Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion ever, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021. With 29 wins and no losses, he retired with an undefeated record. Nurmagomedov is widely considered to be among the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on June 30, 2022. A two-time world champion in combat sambo, Nurmagomedov has a background in wrestling, judo, and sambo. Nurmagomedov was ranked in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings at the time of his retirement, until being removed following his title vacation in March 2021. Fight Matrix ranks him as the lightweight of all time. In 2019, Forbes ranked Nurmagomedov as the No. 1 most successful Russian athlete; Nurmagomedov also topped the list of the 40 most successful Russian show business and sports personalities under 40. Nurmagomedov is a mixed martial arts trainer and promoter, known for founding Eagles MMA and promoting the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC). After retirement, he transitioned to being a full-time coach and cornerman before retiring from the sport completely in January 2023.

Infobox

Born
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (1988-09-20) 20 September 1988 Sildi, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Native name
Хабиб Нурмагомедов
Nickname
The Eagle
Nationality
Russian
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division
Lightweight (2008–2010, 2012–2020) Welterweight (2009–2011)
Reach
70 in (178 cm)
Style
Combat Sambo
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting out of
Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia San Jose, California, U .
Team
American Kickboxing Academy Eagles MMA
Trainer
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Javier Mendez
Rank
White belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black belt and International Master of Sport in Judo International Master of Sport in Sambo International Master of Sport in Pankration International Master of Sport in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat
Years active
2008–2020
Total
29
Wins
29
By knockout
8
By submission
11
By decision
10
Losses
0
Children
3
Website
khabib
Representing Russia
Medal record Representing Russia Combat sambo WCSF World Championships 2009 Kyiv 74 kg 2010 Moscow 82 kg
Channel
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Subscribers
1 million
Views
135 million

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
29 matches
By knockout
29 wins
8
0 losses
0
By submission
By submission
29 matches
By submission
29 wins
11
0 losses
0
By decision
By decision
29 matches
By decision
29 wins
10
0 losses
0
29 matches
29 wins
0 losses
By knockout
8
0
By submission
11
0
By decision
10
0
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
29–0
Opponent
Justin Gaethje
Method
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
Event
UFC 254
Date
24 October 2020
Round
2
Time
1:34
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Defended and unified the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Later vacated title after announcing retirement.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
28–0
Opponent
Dustin Poirier
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 242
Date
7 September 2019
Round
3
Time
2:06
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Defended and unified the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–0
Opponent
Conor McGregor
Method
Submission (neck crank)
Event
UFC 229
Date
6 October 2018
Round
4
Time
3:03
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–0
Opponent
Al Iaquinta
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 223
Date
7 April 2018
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Notes
Won the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–0
Opponent
Edson Barboza
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 219
Date
30 December 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–0
Opponent
Michael Johnson
Method
Submission (kimura)
Event
UFC 205
Date
12 November 2016
Round
3
Time
2:31
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–0
Opponent
Darrell Horcher
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans
Date
16 April 2016
Round
2
Time
3:38
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Notes
Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–0
Opponent
Rafael dos Anjos
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
Date
19 April 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–0
Opponent
Pat Healy
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 165
Date
21 September 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–0
Opponent
Abel Trujillo
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 160
Date
25 May 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Nurmagomedov missed weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–0
Opponent
Thiago Tavares
Method
KO (punches and elbows)
Event
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
Date
19 January 2013
Round
1
Time
1:55
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Notes
Tavares tested positive for drostanolone.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–0
Opponent
Gleison Tibau
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 148
Date
7 July 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–0
Opponent
Kamal Shalorus
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller
Date
20 January 2012
Round
3
Time
2:08
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Notes
Return to Lightweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
Arymarcel Santos
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
ProFC 36
Date
22 October 2011
Round
1
Time
3:33
Location
Khasavyurt, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Vadim Sandulskiy
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
ProFC / GM Fight: Ukraine Cup 3
Date
15 September 2011
Round
1
Time
3:01
Location
Odesa, Ukraine
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Khamiz Mamedov
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
ProFC 30
Date
5 August 2011
Round
1
Time
3:15
Location
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Kadzhik Abadzhyan
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
ProFC 29: Union Nation Cup Final
Date
2 July 2011
Round
1
Time
4:28
Location
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Ashot Shaginyan
Method
KO (punches)
Event
ProFC 28: Union Nation Cup 15
Date
5 May 2011
Round
1
Time
2:18
Location
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Said Khalilov
Method
Submission (kimura)
Event
ProFC 26: Union Nation Cup 14
Date
9 April 2011
Round
1
Time
3:16
Location
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Alexander Agafonov
Method
TKO (corner stoppage)
Event
M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals
Date
12 February 2011
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Kyiv, Ukraine
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Vitaliy Ostroskiy
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: Clash of the Titans
Date
18 September 2010
Round
1
Time
4:06
Location
Kyiv, Ukraine
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Ali Bagov
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Golden Fist of Russia 1
Date
10 June 2010
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Moscow, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Shahbulat Shamhalaev
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9
Date
3 November 2009
Round
1
Time
4:36
Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Notes
Lightweight bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Eldar Eldarov
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Tsumada FC 3
Date
8 August 2009
Round
2
Time
2:44
Location
Agvali, Russia
Notes
Won the Tsumada FC Welterweight Tournament.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Said Akhmed
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
1
Date
2:05
Round
Welterweight debut. Tsumada FC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Shamil Abdulkerimov
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Atrium Pankration Cup 2008
Date
11 October 2008
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Moscow, Russia
Notes
Won the Atrium Pankration Cup Lightweight Tournament.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Ramazan Kurbanismailov
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
2
Date
5:00
Round
Atrium Pankration Cup Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Magomed Magomedov
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
2
Date
5:00
Round
Atrium Pankration Cup Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Vusal Bayramov
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
CSFU: Champions League
Date
13 September 2008
Round
1
Time
2:20
Location
Poltava, Ukraine
Notes
Lightweight debut.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
29–0
Justin Gaethje
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
UFC 254
24 October 2020
2
1:34
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Defended and unified the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Later vacated title after announcing retirement.
Win
28–0
Dustin Poirier
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 242
7 September 2019
3
2:06
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Defended and unified the UFC Lightweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
27–0
Conor McGregor
Submission (neck crank)
UFC 229
6 October 2018
4
3:03
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
26–0
Al Iaquinta
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 223
7 April 2018
5
5:00
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Won the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win
25–0
Edson Barboza
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 219
30 December 2017
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
24–0
Michael Johnson
Submission (kimura)
UFC 205
12 November 2016
3
2:31
New York City, New York, United States
Win
23–0
Darrell Horcher
TKO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans
16 April 2016
2
3:38
Tampa, Florida, United States
Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win
22–0
Rafael dos Anjos
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
19 April 2014
3
5:00
Orlando, Florida, United States
Win
21–0
Pat Healy
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 165
21 September 2013
3
5:00
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win
20–0
Abel Trujillo
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 160
25 May 2013
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Nurmagomedov missed weight.
Win
19–0
Thiago Tavares
KO (punches and elbows)
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
19 January 2013
1
1:55
São Paulo, Brazil
Tavares tested positive for drostanolone.
Win
18–0
Gleison Tibau
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 148
7 July 2012
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
17–0
Kamal Shalorus
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller
20 January 2012
3
2:08
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Return to Lightweight.
Win
16–0
Arymarcel Santos
TKO (punches)
ProFC 36
22 October 2011
1
3:33
Khasavyurt, Russia
Win
15–0
Vadim Sandulskiy
Submission (triangle choke)
ProFC / GM Fight: Ukraine Cup 3
15 September 2011
1
3:01
Odesa, Ukraine
Win
14–0
Khamiz Mamedov
Submission (triangle choke)
ProFC 30
5 August 2011
1
3:15
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
13–0
Kadzhik Abadzhyan
Submission (triangle choke)
ProFC 29: Union Nation Cup Final
2 July 2011
1
4:28
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
12–0
Ashot Shaginyan
KO (punches)
ProFC 28: Union Nation Cup 15
5 May 2011
1
2:18
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
11–0
Said Khalilov
Submission (kimura)
ProFC 26: Union Nation Cup 14
9 April 2011
1
3:16
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Win
10–0
Alexander Agafonov
TKO (corner stoppage)
M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals
12 February 2011
2
5:00
Kyiv, Ukraine
Win
9–0
Vitaliy Ostroskiy
TKO (punches)
M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: Clash of the Titans
18 September 2010
1
4:06
Kyiv, Ukraine
Win
8–0
Ali Bagov
Decision (unanimous)
Golden Fist of Russia 1
10 June 2010
2
5:00
Moscow, Russia
Win
7–0
Shahbulat Shamhalaev
Submission (armbar)
M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9
3 November 2009
1
4:36
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Lightweight bout.
Win
6–0
Eldar Eldarov
TKO (punches)
Tsumada FC 3
8 August 2009
2
2:44
Agvali, Russia
Won the Tsumada FC Welterweight Tournament.
Win
5–0
Said Akhmed
TKO (punches)
1
2:05
Welterweight debut. Tsumada FC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
4–0
Shamil Abdulkerimov
Decision (unanimous)
Atrium Pankration Cup 2008
11 October 2008
2
5:00
Moscow, Russia
Won the Atrium Pankration Cup Lightweight Tournament.
Win
3–0
Ramazan Kurbanismailov
Decision (unanimous)
2
5:00
Atrium Pankration Cup Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
2–0
Magomed Magomedov
Decision (unanimous)
2
5:00
Atrium Pankration Cup Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
1–0
Vusal Bayramov
Submission (triangle choke)
CSFU: Champions League
13 September 2008
1
2:20
Poltava, Ukraine
Lightweight debut.
· Viewership › Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No.
1.
Event
UFC 223
Headline fight
Khabib vs. Iaquinta
Date
7 April 2018
Venue
Barclays Center
City
Brooklyn, New York, U .
Buys
350,000
2.
2.
No.
2.
Event
UFC 229
Headline fight
Khabib vs. McGregor
Date
6 October 2018
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, U .
Buys
2,400,000
3.
3.
No.
3.
Event
UFC 242
Headline fight
Khabib vs. Poirier
Date
7 September 2019
Venue
The Arena, Yas Island
City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Buys
Not Disclosed
4.
4.
No.
4.
Event
UFC 254
Headline fight
Khabib vs. Gaethje
Date
24 October 2020
Venue
Flash Forum
City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Buys
675,000
Total sales
Total sales
No.
Total sales
Event
3,425,000
No.
Event
Headline fight
Date
Venue
City
Buys
1.
UFC 223
Khabib vs. Iaquinta
7 April 2018
Barclays Center
Brooklyn, New York, U .
350,000
2.
UFC 229
Khabib vs. McGregor
6 October 2018
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, U .
2,400,000
3.
UFC 242
Khabib vs. Poirier
7 September 2019
The Arena, Yas Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Not Disclosed
4.
UFC 254
Khabib vs. Gaethje
24 October 2020
Flash Forum
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
675,000
Total sales
3,425,000
· Viewership › Network television (non-PPV)
UFC 229
UFC 229
Event
UFC 229
Headline fight
Khabib vs. McGregor
Date
6 October 2018
Country
Russia
Network
Match TV
Viewers
4,000,000
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Event
United Kingdom
Headline fight
BT Sport 1
Date
1,282,500
Russia & UK
Russia & UK
Event
Russia & UK
Date
5,282,500
UFC 242
UFC 242
Event
UFC 242
Headline fight
Khabib vs. Poirier
Date
7 September 2019
Country
Russia
Network
Channel One Russia
Viewers
26,000,000
UFC 254
UFC 254
Event
UFC 254
Headline fight
Khabib vs. Gaethje
Date
24 October 2020
Country
Russia
Network
REN TV
Viewers
10,800,000
Total viewership (non-PPV)
Total viewership (non-PPV)
Event
Total viewership (non-PPV)
Headline fight
Russia
Date
40,800,000
Russia & United Kingdom
Russia & United Kingdom
Event
Russia & United Kingdom
Headline fight
42,082,500
Event
Headline fight
Date
Country
Network
Viewers
Ref
UFC 229
Khabib vs. McGregor
6 October 2018
Russia
Match TV
4,000,000
United Kingdom
BT Sport 1
1,282,500
Russia & UK
5,282,500
UFC 242
Khabib vs. Poirier
7 September 2019
Russia
Channel One Russia
26,000,000
UFC 254
Khabib vs. Gaethje
24 October 2020
Russia
REN TV
10,800,000
Total viewership (non-PPV)
Russia
40,800,000
Russia & United Kingdom
42,082,500
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Preceded byConor McGregor Stripped
Preceded byConor McGregor Stripped
Achievements
Preceded byConor McGregor Stripped
Achievements
10th UFC Lightweight Champion 7 April 2018 – 19 March 2021 Vacated
Achievements
Succeeded byCharles Oliveira
Awards
Awards
Achievements
Awards
Preceded byEliud Kipchoge
Preceded byEliud Kipchoge
Achievements
Preceded byEliud Kipchoge
Achievements
BBC World Sport Star of the Year 2020
Achievements
Succeeded byRachael Blackmore
Preceded byDaniel Cormier
Preceded byDaniel Cormier
Achievements
Preceded byDaniel Cormier
Achievements
Best MMA Fighter ESPY Award 2021
Achievements
Succeeded byCharles Oliveira
Preceded byDemian Maia
Preceded byDemian Maia
Achievements
Preceded byDemian Maia
Achievements
World MMA Submission of the Year 2020–21 vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Achievements
Succeeded byCharles Oliveira
Achievements
Preceded byConor McGregor Stripped
10th UFC Lightweight Champion 7 April 2018 – 19 March 2021 Vacated
Succeeded byCharles Oliveira
Awards
Preceded byEliud Kipchoge
BBC World Sport Star of the Year 2020
Succeeded byRachael Blackmore
Preceded byDaniel Cormier
Best MMA Fighter ESPY Award 2021
Succeeded byCharles Oliveira
Preceded byDemian Maia
World MMA Submission of the Year 2020–21 vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254
Succeeded byCharles Oliveira
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