Khabib Nurmagomedov MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV
“The Eagle”
RUSSIA • LIGHTWEIGHT
W-L-D
29-0-0
(T)KO
8-0
SUB
11-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Russia
WT CLASS
Lightweight
HT / WT
5′ 10″, 155 lbs
BIRTHDATE
09/20/1988 (38)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
70.0″ (178cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
AKA / Eagles MMA • Makhachkala, Dagestan
NICKNAME
“The Eagle”
RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record
WINS29
KO/TKO
8
SUB
11
DECISION
10
LOSSES0
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 29 professional bouts (29-0-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Justin Gaethje
United States
United States
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje
Oct / 24 / 2020
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:34)
Oct / 24 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME1:34
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Khabib vs. Gaethje
Defended Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Justin Gaethje Record at Bout (Opponent)22-2-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout28-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -330 (Favorite)
vs
Justin Gaethje: +270 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib applied relentless forward pressure in the opening round despite heavy leg kicks from Gaethje. In round two, he executed a slick takedown, transitioned instantly to mount, and locked in a technical triangle choke at 1:34 to unify the championship and retire atop the sport at 29-0.
WIN
Dustin Poirier
United States
United States
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier
Sep / 07 / 2019
Submission
Rnd 3 (2:06)
Sep / 07 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME2:06
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Khabib vs. Poirier
Defended Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Dustin Poirier
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (The Arena, Yas Island)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (The Arena, Yas Island)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 154½ lbs
Dustin Poirier Record at Bout (Opponent)25-5-0 (1 NC)
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout27-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Dustin Poirier: +360 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib neutralized Poirier’s boxing with smothering chain wrestling and ground strikes. After escaping a tight third-round guillotine choke, Khabib transitioned swiftly to Poirier’s back and forced the tap with a rear-naked choke at 2:06 of round three.
WIN
Conor McGregor
Ireland
Ireland
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor
Oct / 06 / 2018
Submission
Rnd 4 (3:03)
Oct / 06 / 2018
ROUND4
TIME3:03
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Khabib vs. McGregor
Defended Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 154½ lbs
Conor McGregor Record at Bout (Opponent)21-3-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout26-0-0
Disclosed Fighter Purse$2,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -230 (Favorite)
vs
Conor McGregor: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
The biggest pay-per-view event in combat sports history. Khabib grounded McGregor in the first round, dropped him with an overhand right in round two, and took McGregor down in the fourth round before securing a fight-ending neck crank at 3:03.
WIN
Al Iaquinta
United States
United States
UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta
Apr / 07 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 07 / 2018
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Lightweight Championship • Khabib vs. Iaquinta
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta
Fight Location Brooklyn, New York, United States (Barclays Center)
Brooklyn, New York, United States (Barclays Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup154½ lbs vs 155 lbs
Al Iaquinta Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-1
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout25-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$530,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -700 (Favorite)
vs
Al Iaquinta: +500 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Derek Cleary: 50-44
Sal D’Amato: 50-43
Chris Lee: 50-43
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib battered short-notice challenger Al Iaquinta on the canvas across the first two rounds, before demonstrating clean jab volume and boxing control over the remaining championship frames to earn a shutout unanimous decision and capture the undisputed UFC title.
WIN
Edson Barboza
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm
Dec / 30 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 30 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 219 Co-Main Event • Khabib vs. Barboza
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Edson Barboza
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 155 lbs
Edson Barboza Record at Bout (Opponent)19-4-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout24-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$210,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -310 (Favorite)
vs
Edson Barboza: +260 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy
Sal D’Amato: 30-25
Junichiro Kamijo: 30-25
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-24
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A historically lopsided masterclass. Khabib marched through Barboza’s dangerous kicks, grounded the Brazilian repeatedly, and delivered an unrelenting barrage of ground-and-pound, winning with lopsided 30-25 and 30-24 scorecards along with a Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Michael Johnson
United States
United States
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor
Nov / 12 / 2016
Submission
Rnd 3 (2:31)
Nov / 12 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME2:31
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 205 Featured Bout • Khabib vs. Johnson
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155¾ lbs vs 155¾ lbs
Michael Johnson Record at Bout (Opponent)17-10-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout23-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Johnson: +250 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After withstanding an early striking flurry from Johnson, Khabib secured a takedown and inflicted heavy ground-and-pound while famously telling Johnson to give up. In round three, Khabib locked in a kimura from side control to finish the fight at 2:31.
WIN
Darrell Horcher
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Evans
Apr / 16 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:38)
Apr / 16 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME3:38
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Catchweight (160 lbs) Feature • Khabib vs. Horcher
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Darrell Horcher
Fight Location Tampa, Florida, United States (Amalie Arena)
Tampa, Florida, United States (Amalie Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 160 lbs
Darrell Horcher Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout22-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$55,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Darrell Horcher: +650 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: James Warring
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning from a two-year injury layoff, Khabib picked up Horcher, slammed him to the canvas, and overwhelmed him with ground strikes from the crucifix position to secure a TKO stoppage at 3:38 of round two.
WIN
Rafael Dos Anjos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
Apr / 19 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 19 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FOX 11 Contender Bout • Khabib vs. Dos Anjos
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Rafael Dos Anjos
Fight Location Orlando, Florida, United States (Amway Center)
Orlando, Florida, United States (Amway Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 155½ lbs
Rafael Dos Anjos Record at Bout (Opponent)20-6-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout21-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$32,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Rafael Dos Anjos: +185 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy
Chris Lee: 30-27
Tim Vannatta: 30-27
Jean Warring: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib halted Rafael Dos Anjos’ five-fight winning streak with a wrestling clinic, shutting down the future champion with persistent takedowns and relentless clinch control to earn a 30-27 sweep across all judges.
WIN
Pat Healy
United States
United States
UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson
Sep / 21 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 21 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 165 Main Card Feature • Khabib vs. Healy
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Pat Healy
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155¾ lbs
Pat Healy Record at Bout (Opponent)29-16-0 (1 NC)
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout20-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$28,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Pat Healy: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne
Richard Bertrand: 30-27
Doug Crosby: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib put on a dazzling display of strength, famously hoisting veteran grinder Pat Healy across the Octagon before slamming him to the mat and grinding out a 30-27 unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Abel Trujillo
United States
United States
UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2
May / 25 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 25 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 160 Prelim Feature • Khabib vs. Trujillo
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Abel Trujillo
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup158½ lbs (Missed Weight) vs 155 lbs
Abel Trujillo Record at Bout (Opponent)10-4-0 (1 NC)
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout19-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Abel Trujillo: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Dave Hagen: 30-27
Chris Lee: 30-27
Roy Silbert: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib made UFC history by setting the all-time single-fight record with 21 successful takedowns out of 27 attempts, ragdolling collegiate wrestler Abel Trujillo continuously to secure a 30-27 sweep.
WIN
Thiago Tavares
Brazil
Brazil
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
Jan / 19 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:55)
Jan / 19 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:55
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FX 7 Main Card Opener • Khabib vs. Tavares
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Thiago Tavares
Fight Location São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Thiago Tavares Record at Bout (Opponent)17-4-1
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout18-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Thiago Tavares: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Walking into hostile territory in São Paulo, Khabib stunned the Brazilian crowd by dropping Tavares with a pinpoint short left uppercut and finishing with brutal ground elbows at 1:55 of the opening round.
WIN
Gleison Tibau
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2
Jul / 07 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 07 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 148 Preliminary Feature • Khabib vs. Tibau
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Gleison Tibau
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Gleison Tibau Record at Bout (Opponent)25-7-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout17-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$16,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gleison Tibau: -230 (Favorite)
vs
Khabib Nurmagomedov: +180 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Jeff Collins: 30-27
Mark Smith: 30-27
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling defensive battle where Tibau successfully stuffed all 13 of Khabib’s takedown attempts. Khabib pushed relentless pace and aggressive cage pressure, securing unanimous 30-27 cards across all three judges in a highly debated contest.
WIN
Kamal Shalorus
Iran
Iran
UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller
Jan / 20 / 2012
Submission
Rnd 3 (2:08)
Jan / 20 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME2:08
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Khabib vs. Shalorus
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Kamal Shalorus
Fight Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Bridgestone Arena)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Bridgestone Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155½ lbs
Kamal Shalorus Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-2
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout16-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khabib Nurmagomedov: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Kamal Shalorus: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib announced his arrival in the UFC by dropping Shalorus with an uppercut in round one, taking him down repeatedly, and locking in a rear-naked choke at 2:08 of the third frame.
WIN
Arymarcel Santos
Brazil
Brazil
ProFC: Battle in the Caucasus
Oct / 22 / 2011
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:33)
Oct / 22 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:33
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ProFC Battle in the Caucasus • Khabib vs. Santos
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Arymarcel Santos
Fight Location Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia (Sports Palace)
Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia (Sports Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Arymarcel Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)22-19-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout15-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib put on a dominant showcase before his home fans in Dagestan, taking down Brazilian veteran Santos and finishing the contest with heavy punches from the top at 3:33 of the first round.
WIN
Vadim Sandulitskiy
Ukraine
Ukraine
ProFC / GM Fight: Ukraine Cup 3
Sep / 15 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:01)
Sep / 15 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:01
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ProFC Ukraine Cup 3 • Khabib vs. Sandulitskiy
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Vadim Sandulitskiy
Fight Location Odessa, Ukraine
Odessa, UkraineDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Vadim Sandulitskiy Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout14-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib quickly grounded Sandulitskiy in Odessa and secured a tight triangle choke to force the tapout at 3:01 of round one.
WIN
Hamiz Mamedov
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
ProFC: Battle on Don
Aug / 05 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:51)
Aug / 05 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:51
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ProFC Battle on Don • Khabib vs. Mamedov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Hamiz Mamedov
Fight Location Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Rostov-on-Don, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Hamiz Mamedov Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout13-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib secured a swift takedown against Mamedov, systematically advanced through guard, and locked up a tight triangle choke to force the tap at 3:51 of the opening frame.
WIN
Kadzhik Abadzhyan
Armenia
Armenia
ProFC: Union Nation Cup Final
Jul / 02 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:28)
Jul / 02 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME4:28
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ProFC Union Nation Cup Final • Khabib vs. Abadzhyan
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Kadzhik Abadzhyan
Fight Location Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Rostov-on-Don, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Kadzhik Abadzhyan Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout12-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dominant grappling display in the tournament final. Khabib controlled Abadzhyan on the canvas before cinching in a deep triangle choke late in round one.
WIN
Ashot Shahinyan
Armenia
Armenia
ProFC: Union Nation Cup 15
May / 06 / 2011
KO
Rnd 1 (2:18)
May / 06 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME2:18
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ProFC Union Nation Cup 15 • Khabib vs. Shahinyan
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Ashot Shahinyan
Fight Location Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Rostov-on-Don, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Ashot Shahinyan Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout11-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib showcased thunderous power on the feet, connecting with heavy punches that knocked Shahinyan out cold at 2:18 of the first round.
WIN
Said Khalilov
Russia
Russia
ProFC: Union Nation Cup 14
Apr / 09 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:16)
Apr / 09 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:16
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 ProFC Union Nation Cup 14 • Khabib vs. Khalilov
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Said Khalilov
Fight Location Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Rostov-on-Don, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Said Khalilov Record at Bout (Opponent)12-8-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout10-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib quickly grounded the experienced veteran Khalilov, worked his way into side control, and forced a tapout with his signature kimura shoulder lock at 3:16.
WIN
Alexander Agafonov
Ukraine
Ukraine
M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals
Feb / 12 / 2011
TKO
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Feb / 12 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Selection Ukraine Finals • Khabib vs. Agafonov
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Alexander Agafonov
Fight Location Kyiv, Ukraine (ACCO International)
Kyiv, Ukraine (ACCO International)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Alexander Agafonov Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout9-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib delivered a punishing two-round beating on the canvas, leading Agafonov’s corner to throw in the towel between rounds two and three for a corner stoppage TKO victory.
WIN
Vitaliy Ostrovskiy
Ukraine
Ukraine
M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: Clash of the Titans
Sep / 18 / 2010
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:06)
Sep / 18 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME4:06
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Selection Ukraine • Khabib vs. Ostrovskiy
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Vitaliy Ostrovskiy
Fight Location Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv, UkraineDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Vitaliy Ostrovskiy Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout8-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib overpowered the undefeated Ukrainian prospect with a relentless takedown and heavy ground-and-pound strikes to force the referee stoppage at 4:06 of round one.
WIN
Ali Bagov
Russia
Russia
GFP: Golden Fist Russia
Jun / 10 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 10 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Golden Fist Russia • Khabib vs. Bagov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Ali Bagov
Fight Location Moscow, Russia
Moscow, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Ali Bagov Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout7-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A battle between two high-level grappling phenoms. Khabib countered Bagov’s submission attempts and controlled the action with heavy top pressure across three rounds to win a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Shahbulat Shamhalaev
Russia
Russia
M-1 Challenge: 2009 Selections 9
Nov / 03 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:36)
Nov / 03 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME4:36
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 2009 • Khabib vs. Shamhalaev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Shahbulat Shamhalaev
Fight Location St. Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ice Palace)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Shahbulat Shamhalaev Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib neutralized the explosive striking of future Bellator tournament champion Shamhalaev with early takedowns, finishing with a slick kimura submission at 4:36 of round one.
WIN
Eldar Eldarov
Russia
Russia
TFC 3: Tsumada Fighting Championship
Aug / 08 / 2009
TKO
Rnd 2 (2:44)
Aug / 08 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME2:44
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TFC 3 Tournament Final • Khabib vs. Eldarov
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Eldar Eldarov
Fight Location Agvali, Dagestan, Russia
Agvali, Dagestan, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Eldar Eldarov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout5-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final of the one-night tournament in Dagestan, Khabib out-wrestled future BRAVE CF champion Eldar Eldarov before finishing with punches from mount at 2:44 of round two.
WIN
Said Akhmed
Russia
Russia
TFC 3: Tsumada Fighting Championship
Aug / 08 / 2009
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:05)
Aug / 08 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME2:05
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TFC 3 Tournament Semifinal • Khabib vs. Akhmed
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Said Akhmed
Fight Location Agvali, Dagestan, Russia
Agvali, Dagestan, RussiaDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Said Akhmed Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Khabib overwhelmed Akhmed early in the tournament semifinals, landing a quick takedown and finishing with heavy ground strikes at 2:05 of round one.
WIN
Magomed Magomedov
Russia
Russia
PAC: Pancration Atrium Cup 1
Oct / 11 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Oct / 11 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Pancration Atrium Cup 1 Final • Khabib vs. Magomedov
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Magomed Magomedov
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Atrium Shopping Center)
Moscow, Russia (Atrium Shopping Center)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Magomed Magomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his third bout of the day, Khabib capped off the one-night eight-man tournament in Moscow by using superior conditioning and takedowns to defeat Magomedov via unanimous decision.
WIN
Ramazan Kurbanismailov
Russia
Russia
PAC: Pancration Atrium Cup 1
Oct / 11 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Oct / 11 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancration Atrium Cup 1 Semifinal • Khabib vs. Kurbanismailov
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Ramazan Kurbanismailov
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Atrium Shopping Center)
Moscow, Russia (Atrium Shopping Center)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Ramazan Kurbanismailov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Advancing through the tournament semifinals, Khabib smothered Kurbanismailov’s offense on the ground across two rounds to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Shamil Abdulkerimov
Russia
Russia
PAC: Pancration Atrium Cup 1
Oct / 11 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Oct / 11 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancration Atrium Cup 1 Quarterfinal • Khabib vs. Abdulkerimov
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Shamil Abdulkerimov
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Atrium Shopping Center)
Moscow, Russia (Atrium Shopping Center)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Shamil Abdulkerimov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his opening bout of the eight-man Pancration Atrium Cup tournament, Khabib out-wrestled Abdulkerimov over two rounds to advance via unanimous decision.
WIN
Vusal Bayramov
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
CSFU: Champions League
Sep / 13 / 2008
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:20)
Sep / 13 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME2:20
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Khabib vs. Bayramov
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupKhabib Nurmagomedov vs Vusal Bayramov
Fight Location Poltava, Ukraine
Poltava, UkraineDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Vusal Bayramov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Khabib Nurmagomedov Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut just a week before his 20th birthday, Khabib took Bayramov to the canvas, seized the back, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 2:20 of the second round to begin his historic 29-0 career.
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