Umar Nurmagomedov's next fight

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UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen v Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov

Umar Nurmagomedov is a Dagestani professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The bantamweight Dagestani fighter belongs to the famed family of mixed martial artists, the Nurmagomedovs of Dagestan. Before making his entry into the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion, the UFC, Nurmagomedov competed in multiple professional fight promotions, notable among which was his brief stint in the PFL.

Umar Nurmagomedov is currently ranked as the No. 2 bantamweight fighter in the UFC’s bantamweight division. Having an undefeated fighting career until now, he is all set for his return at UFC 311 where he would be trying to clinch the 135 lb title.

Umar Nurmagomedov Next Fight - Opponent, Date, & Location

Umar Nurmagomedov Next Fight
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Umar Nurmagomedov is set to face the reigning bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili in his next fight at UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Arena in Inglewood, California, United States.

StatsMerab DvalishviliUmar Nurmagomedov
MMA record18-4-018-0-0
Last fightWinWin
Win streak1118
Age33 years old28 years old
CountryGeorgiaRussia
Reach68 in69 in
Leg reach38 in39 in
Takedown accuracy36%50%
Takedown defense80%100%
MMA debut20142016

Umar Nurmagomedov's MMA record

Heading into UFC 311, Umar Nurmagomedov has an undefeated professional mixed martial arts record of 18 wins in 18 fights (18-0-0). Of his wins, seven have come by submitting his opponent, two by knockouts, and nine by decisions.

18 matches18 wins0 losses
By knockout20
By submission70
By decision90

Merab Dvalishvili's MMA record

Heading into UFC 311, Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili holds a clinical MMA record of 18 wins and four losses (18-4-0). Three of his victories have come by way of knockout, one by submission, and fourteen by decisions.

22 matches18 wins4 losses
By knockout30
By submission11
By decision143

Also Read: How is Umar related to Khabib?

Umar Nurmagomedov's last fight

Umar Nurmagomedov fought Cory Sandhagen in his most recent fight on August 3, 2024. The duo locked horns with each other at UFC on ABC 7. Nurmagomedov won the fight via a unanimous decision.

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen v Nurmagomedov
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen v Nurmagomedov

FAQs on Umar Nurmagomedov

A. Heading into UFC 311, he has a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 0 losses.

A. Merab Dvalishvili is his next opponent.

A. He has a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 4 losses.

A. He fights in the bantamweight division of the UFC.

A. He is ranked No. 2 in the UFC’s bantamweight rankings.

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