- Born
- Nickname
- The Eagle
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov born 20 September 1988 is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. With 29 wins and no losses, he retired with an undefeated record.
A two-time Combat Sambo World Champion, Nurmagomedov has a background in the disciplines of Sambo, Judo and Wrestling. Nurmagomedov was ranked #1 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 #1 lightweight of all time.
Hailing from the Republic of Dagestan in Russia, Nurmagomedov is the first Muslim to win a UFC title. He is the most-followed Russian on Instagram, with more than 33 million followers as of February 2022. He is also a mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter, known for promoting the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC). Since retirement, he has transitioned to a mixed martial arts coach and corner-man.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- Parents
- RelativesAbubakar Nurmagomedov(Cousin)Umar Nurmagomedov(Cousin)Usman Nurmagomedov(Cousin)
- Is an undefeated Russian mixed martial artist of Avar ethnicity. He is a two time Combat Sambo World Champion, a freestyle wrestler and a Judo black belt who is reigning undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion. He holds one of the longest undefeated streaks in MMA with 27 wins.
- Most submissions wins in Lightweight division title fights UFC history (3).
- MMA Cartel: 29 Fights. 29 Wins, 0 Loses, 0 Draws.
- Tied second-most submissions win in title fights UFC history (3).
- International Master of Sport in Judo.
- [After his victory over Justin Gaethje]I know only one thing I want from UFC, you guys have to put me on No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, because I deserve this. UFC undisputed, undefeated lightweight champion, 13-0, 13 in UFC, 29 in all pro MMA career.
- Because of the broken toe, we were again out. This was a very hard camp. Coach, my toe may be broken but my mind is not.
- [After his victory over Justin Gaethje]Today, I want to say this was my last fight. No way am I going to come here without my father. It was first time after what happened with my father when UFC called me about Justin. I talked with my mother for three days. She didn't want me to go fight without my father. I promised her, 'It's going to be my last fight,' and if I give my word, I have to follow this. It was my last fight here.
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