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Tale of the Tape
Age
34
Height
5' 8"
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Russia
Key Stats
78%
Win Rate
56%
Finish Rate
4
KO/TKO Wins
6
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
23
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at bantamweight. Said Nurmagomedov has built a 18-5 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Russia's regional scene.
A balanced operator — 4 wins by KO, 6 by submission, 8 on the scorecards. No single weapon to game-plan around, which is exactly the problem.
He's coming off a loss to Bryce Mitchell. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Recent Fights
Bryce Mitchell
Decision - Unanimous · Jul 26, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder
Vinicius Oliveira
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 1, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov
Muin Gafurov
Submission (Guillotine Choke) R1 · Oct 21, 2023
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Jonathan Martinez
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 11, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili
Saidyokub Kakhramonov
Submission (Guillotine Choke) R2 · Dec 17, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland
Latest / Said Nurmagomedov News
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The unbeaten bantamweight credits Khabib's discipline and a camp under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov for a perfect 11-0 record built on 10 finishes.
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Umar Nurmagomedov Ditches MMA for Freestyle vs. Urijah Faber
The 30-year-old former title challenger makes his Real American Freestyle debut Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi, facing a 0-2 Urijah Faber on the mats.
Oct 2, 2026
Abubakar Nurmagomedov Turns Down Arman Tsarukyan, Eyes Wrestling Icons
The 17-4-1 welterweight isn't interested in a grappling match with the UFC's No. 2 lightweight. He wants Olympic-level names instead.
Sep 22, 2026