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Khabib Nurmagomedov

“The Eagle”
  • Lightweight
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29-0-0
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
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UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

UFC championship title belt
Lightweight Bout - Main Event
Main Card:
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K. Nurmagomedov Khabib Nurmagomedov
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29-0-0
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Final
R2 1:34
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J. Gaethje Justin Gaethje
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28-5-0
#1
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Career statistics

  • 4
    Wins by submission
  • 7
    Win streak
  • 13:13
    Average fight time

Accuracy

  • 705 / 1444
    Striking accuracy
  • 61 / 127
    Takedown accuracy

Significant strikes by position

Striking

  • 4.1
    Significant strikes landed (per minute)
  • 1.75
    Significant strikes absorbed (per minute)
  • 65%
    Significant strikes defense
  • 0.17
    Knockdown average

Grappling

  • 5.32
    Takedown average (per 15 minutes)
  • 0.79
    Submission average (per 15 minutes)
  • 85%
    Takedown defense

Fighter details

  • Age
    38 (9/20/1988)
  • Fighting style
    Combat Sambo
  • Stance
    Orthodox
  • Strengths
    World-Class Grappling, Elite Wrestling, Cardio
  • Born
    Russian Federation
  • Fighting out of
    Russian Federation
  • Height
    5'10"
  • Weight
    155 lbs
  • Reach
    70"
  • Walkout song
    Dagestan Sabina

Khabib Nurmagomedov's fight history

  • 2
    Titles
  • 0 Fight of the Night
    Fight of the night
  • 3 Performance of the Night
    Performance of the night
Opponent Result Method Event Awarded Fight tracker
vs
J. Gaethje
Justin Gaethje
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W
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UFC 254 October 24, 2020
vs
D. Poirier
Dustin Poirier
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W
SUB Submission
UFC 242 September 7, 2019
vs
C. McGregor
Conor McGregor
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W
SUB Submission
UFC 229 October 7, 2018
vs
A. Iaquinta
Al Iaquinta
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W
U. DEC U. Decision
UFC 223 April 8, 2018
vs
E. Barboza
Edson Barboza
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W
U. DEC U. Decision
UFC 219 December 31, 2017
vs
M. Johnson
Michael Johnson
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W
SUB Submission
UFC 205 November 13, 2016
vs
R. Dos Anjos
Rafael Dos Anjos
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W
U. DEC U. Decision
UFC on FOX April 19, 2014
Khabib Nurmagomedov Biography
The Eagle

Considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, Nurmagomedov never suffered a defeat in his professional career. “The Eagle” stormed into the Octagon and rattled off nine consecutive victories before capturing the then-vacant lightweight championship in a fight against Al Iaquinta. Nurmagomedov would successfully defend the title three times, most notably defeating Conor McGregor in a grudge match that saw a wild brawl break out after the fight. Nurmagomedov officially retired in 2020 with a 29-0 record following the death of his father.

"I don't fight for the money. I fight for my legacy. I fight for history. I fight for my people."
Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov

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