Khabib
Nurmagomedov
19-0-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.
Record: 19-0-0
Summary: Wrestling

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Eagle
From: Dagestan Russia
Fights Out Of: San Jose, California USA
Age: 24
Height: 5' 10" ( 177 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
209
39% Successful
82
Types of Successful Strikes
0
82
43% Standing
16%
41% Ground
35
13
34
Striking Defense
70
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
22
14% Successful
3
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
1
8
0
Takedown Defense
100
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
Khabib Nurmagomedov May 25, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Abel Trujillo -- -- -- --
Win
Thiago Tavares Jan 19, 2013
2 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Khabib Nurmagomedov 22 0 0 1
Win
Gleison Tibau Jul 7, 2012
28 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Khabib Nurmagomedov 25 0 0 0
Win
Kamal Shalorus Jan 20, 2012
13 0 0 0 R3 Submission
Khabib Nurmagomedov 35 3 1 7

Biography

TRAINING: Morning run for about 30 minutes, lunch, sparring. Grappling and striking every other night. Also I like to go to Russian sauna once a week.

When and why did you start training for fighting? In 2008 I decided to start competing in MMA under the guidance of my father. I had secured a few Combat Sambo awards by that time. My first fight I finished in the second round by RNC and was awarded submission of the night.
What ranks and titles have you held? 2 x Russian Combat Sambo and 2 x World Sambo Champion

Do you have any heroes? My childhood friend Eldar Eldarov

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my childhood dream and can tell you that I have seen all of UFC’s fights. This is something I was doing while other kids played video games

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Financial Academy with honors

What was your job before you started fighting? I am dedicated to fighting and I did not have to work except for training youth and children in wrestling.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? M-1 Selection Champion

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Internationally recognized Sambo Master

Favorite grappling technique: Free Style Wrestling, double and single leg takedowns

Favorite Striking technique: Thai Clinch, knees and elbows

•    Pro since 2008

•    Seven wins by KO, seven by submission

•    Has finished ten of last 11 wins

Career

Key Opponents

Kamal Shalorus
Kamal Shalorus
7-3-2
( W-L-D )

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