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#10 Peso-galo Division

Ativo

Umar Nurmagomedov

Peso-galo Division

17-0-0 (W-L-D)

17

Fight Win Streak

7

Wins by Submission

5

First Round Finishes

Umar Nurmagomedov

athlete record

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Learn more about Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Ativo
Place of Birth
Republic of Dagestan, Rússia
Fighting style
MMA
Age
28
Height
68.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 20, 2021
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2016

     
  • One win by KO, seven by submission (6 RNC, guillotine)

     
  • Four first-round finishes

     
  • Cousin of retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC on ESPN (6/25/22) Nurmagomedov won a three-round unanimous decision over Nate Maness

UFC 272 (3/5/22) Nurmagomedov submitted Brian Kelleher via rear naked choke at 3:15 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (1/20/21) Nurmagomedov submitted Sergey Morozov via rear naked choke at 3:39 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? Every kid in Dagestan trains; that's how I started and that's how I came to where I am today.



What ranks and titles have you held? World amateur MMA champion, World combat sambo champion



Do you have any heroes? My hero is Prophet Muhammad (saw)



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's my chance to prove that I can repeat my cousin’s success.



Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Business management degree



What was your job before you started fighting? I used to be a coach.



Favorite Striking technique:
Kicks