Khabib
Nurmagomedov
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Dec'30 2024
(Video) Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov’s hilarious criticism leaves UFC champion Islam Makhachev puzzledAmeetosh Dash • 21 hours AGO
Dec'27 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov’s victory at UFC 311 will complete father’s plan reveals Team KhabibDibaas.M • 3 days AGO
Dec'25 2024
Ilia Topuria’s callout of Khabib Nurmagomedov rubbished as strength behind his dominance explainedDibaas.M • 6 days AGO
Dec'18 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov alerts ‘old school’ legends of lightweights to make way for next generationNilaav Gogoi • 2 weeks AGO
Dec'17 2024
“We break his computer,” Khabib Nurmagomedov blames Demetrious Johnson’s video game addiction for teammate’s lossAmeetosh Dash • 2 weeks AGO
Dec'17 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov offers solution to solve Dana White’s ‘dying’ flyweight division problemAyank Chourasia • 2 weeks AGO
Dec'14 2024
“But Messi won everything…” ‘Ronaldo fan’ Khabib Nurmagomedov struggles to settle GOAT debateNilaav Gogoi • 2 weeks AGO
Dec'14 2024
The GOATS are teaming up in Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp before UFC 311Nilaav Gogoi • 2 weeks AGO
Dec'12 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov and brothers ‘jacuzzi’ past resurfaces as Merab Dvalishvili continues trolling spreeNilaav Gogoi • 3 weeks AGO
Dec'05 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov already stressing as ‘brothers’ Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov fight at UFC 311Nilaav Gogoi • 4 weeks AGO
Nov'24 2024
“What kind of a man are you?” – Team Khabib’s cringe-worthy ‘social media mistake’ blasted by Merab DvalishviliAyank Chourasia • 1 month AGO
Nov'23 2024
Conor McGregor’s nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier show no mercy after Irishman found to be liable for se*ual assaultNilaav Gogoi • 1 month AGO
Profile Information
Full Name | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
Nickname | The Eagle |
Age | 36 years old |
Nationality | Russian |
Weight Class | Lightweight (2008-2020), Welterweight (2008-2010) |
UFC Debut | January 2012 |
MMA record | 29-0 |
Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most dominant fighters ever in the UFC. His smothering wrestling, ground and pound, and granite chin made him a nightmare for lightweights. With his ardent belief in Islam, he also became a popular figure in the Muslim world, particularly in the Middle East. Undefeated in his professional MMA career, Nurmagomedov defended the lightweight title 3 times, a joint record, before he retired.
When did Khabib Nurmagomedov make his UFC debut?
The Russian entered the UFC with an undefeated record in 16 MMA fights. He debuted on UFC on FX 1 headlined by Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard on January 2012, against Kamal Shalorus. Nurmagomedov won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round 3.
Does Khabib Nurmagomedov hold any UFC championship belts?
Khabib Nurmagomedov won the vacant lightweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Al Iaquinta. He defended the title against ex-champion Conor McGregor and interim champions Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.