Khabib
Nurmagomedov
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Jan'18 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov gives emotional message to brothers ahead of tiring UFC 311Dibaas.M • 3 days AGO
Jan'20 2025
3 stunning parallels in Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legendary title runDibaas.M • 21 hours AGO
Jan'18 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to UFC 311 headliner shift after Arman Tsarukyan pulls out: “If you guys remember…”Dibaas.M • 3 days AGO
Jan'17 2025
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Jan'16 2025
Islam Makhachev sets eyes on achieving what Khabib Nurmagomedov could not in 29-0 careerNilaav Gogoi • 5 days AGO
Jan'16 2025
“Putin’s rained on him!” Dana White questions $40 million worth Khabib Nurmagomedov flying in Frontier AirlinesAmeetosh Dash • 5 days AGO
Jan'16 2025
“Maybe she was a Conor fan,” Joe Rogan baffled by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s humiliating flight experienceDibaas.M • 5 days AGO
Jan'14 2025
Conor McGregor following Frontier Airlines on socials, after rival Khabib Nurmagomedov deplaned: “Let the games begin”Dibaas.M • 7 days AGO
Jan'14 2025
“I’m tired…” Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals timeline for retirement from coachingDibaas.M • 1 week AGO
Jan'13 2025
UFC 311 star credits Team Khabib for igniting fire to take up MMA despite ongoing rivalryDibaas.M • 1 week AGO
Jan'13 2025
Islam Makhachev picks Coach Khabib’s arch rival as his dream fight in the UFCAyank Chourasia • 1 week AGO
Jan'13 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov releases statement on viral airplane removal: “What was the base for that…?”Dibaas.M • 1 week 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.