Khabib Nurmagomedov

Lightweight· Retired

Khabib Nurmagomedov

“The Eagle”· Dagestan Republic, Russia

Pro record

29-0-0

Model Elo

1793

#16 of 1994

Age
34
Height
5'10"
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Team
AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) San Jose
Born
Dagestan Republic, Russia
UFC debut
Jan 21, 2012

Profile

Khabib Nurmagomedov is 13–0 in the UFC since 2012. 7 of those 13 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. 4 of them came against opponents rated in the UFC's top tier at the time. Currently on a 13-fight winning streak. Last fight: beat Justin Gaethje by submission (Oct 23, 2020).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record
13–0
since 2012
Finish rate
54%
7 of 13 wins
1st-round finishes
1
Elite wins
4
vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak
13
Current streak
W13
wins in a row
Octagon time
2h 51m
avg 13:13 per fight
Opposition
1625
avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

  1. Dustin Poirier

    Dustin Poirier

    submission, R3 · UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier · Sep 6, 2019

    1795opp. Elo
  2. Conor McGregor

    Conor McGregor

    submission, R4 · UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor · Oct 5, 2018

    1772opp. Elo
  3. Justin Gaethje

    Justin Gaethje

    submission, R2 · UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje · Oct 23, 2020

    1718opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min4.10

UFC avg 3.35 · better than average

Strikes absorbed / min1.75

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy49%

UFC avg 45% · better than average

Striking defense65%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.17

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min5.32

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy39%

UFC avg 15% · better than average

Takedown defense85%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.79

UFC avg 0.58 · better than average

Where the strikes land

Head 86%Body 9%Legs 5%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 42%Clinch 4%Ground 54%

Average fight time: 13:13

Fight history (13)

ResOpponentMethodEvent
WJustin GaethjeJustin GaethjeRecord after: 13-0submissionRound 2 · 1:34UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeOct 23, 2020
WDustin PoirierDustin PoirierRecord after: 12-0submissionRound 3 · 2:06UFC 242: Khabib vs. PoirierSep 6, 2019
WConor McGregorConor McGregorRecord after: 11-0submissionRound 4 · 3:03UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregorOct 5, 2018
WAl IaquintaAl IaquintaRecord after: 10-0unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00UFC 223: Khabib vs. IaquintaApr 6, 2018
WEdson BarbozaEdson BarbozaRecord after: 9-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 219: Cyborg vs. HolmDec 29, 2017
WMichael JohnsonMichael JohnsonRecord after: 8-0submissionRound 3 · 2:31UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregorNov 11, 2016
WDarrell HorcherDarrell HorcherRecord after: 7-0KO/TKORound 2 · 3:38UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs EvansApr 15, 2016
WRafael Dos AnjosRafael Dos AnjosRecord after: 6-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Werdum vs BrowneApr 18, 2014
WPat HealyPat HealyRecord after: 5-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 165: Jones vs GustafssonSep 20, 2013
WAbel TrujilloAbel TrujilloRecord after: 4-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2May 24, 2013
WThiago TavaresThiago TavaresRecord after: 3-0KO/TKORound 1 · 1:55UFC on FX: Belfort vs BispingJan 18, 2013
WGleison TibauGleison TibauRecord after: 2-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2Jul 6, 2012
WKamal ShalorusKamal ShalorusRecord after: 1-0submissionRound 3 · 2:08UFC on FX: Guillard vs MillerJan 19, 2012