Abubakar Nurmagomedov • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 280(10/22/22) Nurmagomedov won a three round unanimous decision over Gadzhi Omargadzhiev
• UFC 260(3/27/21) Nurmagomedov won a three round unanimous decision over Jared Gooden
• UFC Fight Night(11/9/19) Nurmagomedov was submitted by David Zawada via triangle choke at 2:50 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2011

9-2-1 in last 12 bouts; on two-fight winning streak

Last pre-UFC bout was October 2018 draw with UFC vet Bojan Velickovic

Holds 2016 win over UFC vet John Howard

Six wins by KO, four by submission (RNC, Kimura, triangle, armbar)

Eight first round finishes

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: Silver medalist of the World Combat Sambo ChampionshipDo you have any heroes

Q: My prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It’s just my job. And I do my job well. Also, it’s a big dream for every fighter around the world. I now have my opportunity to realize my talent

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: Higher education (baccalaureate)What was your job before you started fighting?All my life I’ve been training. Since the first day in sport, my family supported me

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: World Class Master of Sport in Combat Sambo