Fighter details| Name | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
| Nickname | The Eagle |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Sep 20, 1988 (37 years old) |
| Weight class | Lightweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioKhabib Nurmagomedov – General Profile
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired Russian mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, he is known for his dominant wrestling, unmatched grappling control, and disciplined approach both inside and outside the Octagon. Khabib retired undefeated, a rare accomplishment in the sport.
MMA Career
Khabib joined the UFC in 2012 and quickly became a dominant force in the lightweight division. He captured the UFC Lightweight Championship in 2018 and successfully defended it against top contenders, showcasing overwhelming control and technical mastery. His victories over elite opponents and his undefeated record solidified his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Fighting Style
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fighting style is built around world-class sambo and wrestling. He is renowned for his relentless takedowns, smothering top control, and ability to drain opponents with constant pressure. Once on the ground, he systematically breaks down his opponents through control, ground strikes, and submissions, leaving them with little room to escape.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje |
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje |
SUB Triangle Choke · R2 · 1:34 |
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| Dustin Poirier |
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R3 · 2:06 |
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| Conor McGregor |
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R4 · 3:03 |
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| Al Iaquinta |
UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta |
U-DEC |
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| Edson Barboza |
UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm |
U-DEC | |
| Michael Johnson |
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor |
SUB Kimura · R3 · 2:31 |
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| Darrell Horcher |
UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans |
KO/TKO Punches · R2 · 3:38 |
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| Rafael dos Anjos |
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne |
U-DEC | |
| Pat Healy |
UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson |
U-DEC | |
| Abel Trujillo |
UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 |
U-DEC | |
| Thiago Tavares |
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping |
KO/TKO Elbows · R1 · 1:55 |
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| Gleison Tibau |
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II |
U-DEC | |
| Kamal Shalorus |
UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R3 · 2:08 |
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Randy Couture The Natural | 19-11 |
| Chad Mendes Money | 18-5 |
| Costas Philippou | 13-5 |
| Ricardo Almeida Big Dog | 13-5 |
| Travis Browne Hapa | 18-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Nariman Abbasov | 28-5 |
| Ludwing Salazar El Perro | 24-21 |
| Bill Mahood The Butcher | 20-7 |
| Jared Papazian The Jackhammer | 20-14 |
| Sam Sicilia | 18-11 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Yves Edwards Thugjitsu Master | 42-22 |
| Clay Guida The Carpenter | 38-25 |
| Jim Miller A-10 | 38-19 |
| Charles Oliveira do Bronx | 36-11 |
| Sean Sherk The Muscle Shark | 36-4 |
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