Gadzhi Omargadzhiev • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 280(10/22/22) Omargadzhiev lost a three round unaniomus decision to Abubakar Nurmagomedov
• UFC on ESPN(4/16/22) Omargadzhiev lost a technical unanimous decision to Caio Borralho at 3:56 of the third round.
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5
• Episode nine(10/26/21) Omargadzhiev submitted Jansey Silva via kneebar at 4:19 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2013

Eight wins by KO, three by submission (RNC, undisclosed choke, kneebar)

Seven first-round finishes

Reported 8-3 amateur record

Q & A

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

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: Russian national champion, European championships medalist in MMA (amateur), combat sambo world champ

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My heroes in the sport are Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, Oleksandr Usyk; also, Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: I set the highest goals for myself since I started training. I always had a goal to get to UFC and now I’m here! I’m thankful for this opportunity, but it all happened because of the hard work I had to put in

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

ANSWER: I graduated from institute and have high education

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: After I graduated, I didn’t get to work because I wanted to focus on the training and build my sport career and fully dedicate myself to it. Then I started making money through sport

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Submission on the leg

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Back fist.