Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov
Хабиб Нурмагомедов
Хlабиб Нурмухlамадов

Khabib in Dagestan wrestling olympic training center
Born September 20, 1988
Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Native name Хlабиб Нурмухlамадов
Other names The Eagle
Nationality Russia
Ethnicity Avar
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)[1]
Division Lightweight
Reach 64.0 in (163 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Makhachkala, Dagestan
San Jose, California
Team Red Fury Fight Team
American Kickboxing Academy (2012-present )
Fight Spirit Team (2013-present)
Mamishev Team (2012)
AMA Fight Club (2012)
Gadji Makhachev freestyle wrestling club
Trainer Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
Javier Mendez
Rank International Master of Sports in Sambo[3]
Black Belt in Judo[4][5]
International Master of Sports in Pankration
International Master of Sports in Hand-to-Hand Combat
Russian National level in Freestyle Wrestling
Years active 2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 22
Wins 22
By knockout 7
By submission 7
By decision 8
Losses 0
Other information
University The State University of the Ministry of Finance
Notable relatives Shamil Zavurov (second cousin)
Website Official UFC Profile
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (Russian: Хабиб Абдулманапович Нурмагомедов; Avar: Хlабиб Нурмухlамадов; born September 20, 1988) is an Avar-Russian mixed martial artist (MMA). He is a multiple Combat Sambo World Champion and a Judo black belt who is currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently holds one of the longest undefeated streaks in MMA with 22 straight wins. He is currently the No. 2 contender in the UFC Lightweight division[6] and the #3 Lightweight in the world according to Sherdog[7] and numerous other publications.[8][9][10]

Background

Khabib Nurmagomedov was born on September 20, 1988, in the former Soviet Union in the village of Silde in modern-day Dagestan. He is an ethnic Avar. During his childhood, he began wrestling under his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. His father has a black belt in Judo under Vladimir Nevzorov and Petr Butryi and is also a Sambo Ukrainian National Champion and national master of sports in Freestyle Wrestling.[11] After having trained for 5 years in Freestyle Wrestling without significant success, Nurmagomedov studied Judo under Jafar Jafarov.[12]

After high school, Nurmagomedov studied economics at the State University of the Ministry of Finance in Makhachkala.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

He made his professional MMA debut in September 2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In late 2011, Nurmagomedov signed a six-fight deal to compete in the UFC’s lightweight division.[13]

In his UFC debut, Nurmagomedov defeated Kamal Shalorus on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1 via submission in the third round.[14]

Nurmagomedov next defeated Gleison Tibau on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148 via unanimous decision.[15]

Nurmagomedov defeated Thiago Tavares on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7.[16] He won via KO in the first round.

Nurmagomedov defeated Abel Trujillo on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 via unanimous decision. In the course of the fight, he set a new UFC record for the most takedowns in a single fight with 21 successful takedowns on 27 attempts.[17]

In his fifth UFC fight, Nurmagomedov faced Pat Healy on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Nurmagomedov was briefly linked to a bout with Gilbert Melendez at UFC 170.[19] However, the fight was cancelled due to undisclosed reasons.[20]

Nurmagomedov faced Rafael Dos Anjos on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Nurmagomedov was briefly linked to a bout with Donald Cerrone on September 27, 2014 at UFC 178.[22] However, the pairing was quickly scrapped after it was revealed that Nurmagomedov had suffered a knee injury that would sideline him indefinitely.[23]

Nurmagomedov was expected to face Donald Cerrone on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187.[24] However, Nurmagomedov pulled out of the bout on April 30 due to a knee injury. He was replaced by John Makdessi.[25]

Personal life

He was married in May 2013. Nurmagomedov trains at Gadji Makhachev Freestyle wrestling club in Makhachkala, Dagestan and American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Artist

Sambo

ARG (Army Hand-to-Hand Combat)

Grappling

Pankration

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–0 Rafael dos Anjos Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne April 19, 2014 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–0 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) UFC 165 September 21, 2013 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–0 Abel Trujillo Decision (unanimous) UFC 160 May 25, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (158.5 lbs) bout. Nurmagomedov missed weight.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–0 Thiago Tavares TKO (punches and elbows) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 2013 1 1:55 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–0 Gleison Tibau Decision (unanimous) UFC 148 July 7, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–0 Kamal Shalorus Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 2012 3 2:08 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–0 Arymarcel Santos TKO (punches) ProFC 36: Battle on the Caucas October 22, 2011 1 3:33 Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–0 Vadim Sandulitsky Submission (triangle choke) ProFC / GM Fight: Ukraine Cup 3 September 15, 2011 1 3:01 Odessa, Ukraine
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–0 Khamiz Mamedov Submission (triangle choke) ProFC 30: Battle on Don August 5, 2011 1 3:15 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–0 Kadzhik Abadzhyan Submission (triangle choke) ProFC: Union Nation Cup Final July 2, 2011 1 4:28 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–0 Ashot Shahinyan KO (punches) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 15 May 5, 2011 1 2:18 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–0 Said Khalilov Submission (kimura) ProFC: Union Nation Cup 14 April 9, 2011 1 3:16 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Alexander Agafonov TKO (corner stoppage) M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: The Finals February 17, 2011 2 5:00 Kiev, Ukraine
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Vitaliy Ostrovskiy TKO (punches) M-1 Selection Ukraine 2010: Clash of the Titans September 18, 2010 1 4:06 Kiev, Ukraine
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Ali Bagov Decision (unanimous) Golden Fist Russia June 10, 2010 2 5:00 Moscow, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Shahbulat Shamhalaev Submission (armbar) M-1 Challenge 2009: Selections 9 November 3, 2009 1 4:36 St. Petersburg, Russia Won M-1 Selection Tournament
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Eldar Eldarov TKO (punches) Tsumada Fighting Championship 3 August 8, 2009 2 2:44 Agvali, Dagestan, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Said Akhmed TKO (punches) Tsumada Fighting Championship 3 August 8, 2009 1 2:05 Agvali, Dagestan, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Shamil Abdulkerimov Decision (unanimous) Pankration Atrium Cup October 11, 2008 2 5:00 Moscow, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Ramazan Kurbanismailov Decision (unanimous) Pankration Atrium Cup October 11, 2008 2 5:00 Moscow, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Magomed Magomedov Decision (unanimous) Pankration Atrium Cup October 11, 2008 2 5:00 Moscow, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Vusal Bayramov Submission (triangle choke) CSFU: Champions League September 13, 2008 1 2:20 Poltava, Ukraine

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Habib Nurmagomedov". sherdog.com. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Werdum vs. Browne". UFC.com. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Хабиб Нурмагомедов". bsambo.com.ua.
  4. ↑ http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/737381_315303455247107_5520416_o.jpg
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  6. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  7. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/6/Sherdogs-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-85289
  8. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/rankings#light
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  14. ↑ "UFC On FX Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Submits Kamal Shalorus In Strong UFC Debut Peformance (sic)". mma.sbnation.com. July 8, 2012.
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  17. ↑ "UFC 160 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Sets UFC Record in Win over Abel Trujillo".
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