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Khabib Nurmagomedov

“The Eagle”

Retired undefeated at 29-0. The most dominant grappler the lightweight division has seen: a Dagestani sambo base turned into relentless chain wrestling, mat returns and smothering top pressure that no opponent solved.

Record
29-0-0
Height / reach
178 / 178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Gym
Eagles MMA
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Key stats

Strikes landed / min4.1
Striking accuracy %49
Takedowns / 15 min5.3
Takedown defence %84

Signature wins

  • Conor McGregor
  • Dustin Poirier
  • Justin Gaethje
  • Rafael dos Anjos

Championships

  • UFC Lightweight Champion

Profile

  • Born: Sildi, Dagestan
  • Era: Modern era
  • Sambo · Chain wrestling · Ground and pound

Coaches: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, Javier Mendez

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Fight record

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