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Tale of the Tape
Age
30
Height
5' 8"
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Russia
Key Stats
91%
Win Rate
45%
Finish Rate
2
KO/TKO Wins
7
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
22
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
At #3 in the bantamweight rankings, Umar Nurmagomedov is past the "prospect" stage. This is contender territory, and every fight from here is a title eliminator in disguise.
The game is built on grappling: 4 takedowns per 15 minutes, and opponents spend rounds defending instead of fighting. 7 submission wins say what happens when the defense slips.
Most recent outing: a win over Deiveson Figueiredo via decision - unanimous. Business handled.
Next up: Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on August 29, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Song Yadong
KO/TKO (R2) · Aug 29, 2026
Deiveson Figueiredo
Decision - Unanimous · Jan 25, 2026
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Mario Bautista
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 25, 2025
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane
Merab Dvalishvili
Decision - Unanimous · Jan 19, 2025
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
Cory Sandhagen
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 3, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
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