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Personal Information
| Full Name | Umar Nurmagomedov |
| Date of Birth | March 1, 1996 |
| Age | 26 |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 inchh |
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Umar Nurmagomedov: A Brief Biography
Umar Nurmagomedov is a professional mixed martial artist from Russia who currently competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the No.11-ranked contender in the bantamweight division. Nurmagomedov previously competed in the Eagle Fighting Championship and also the Professional Fighting League.
Latest News Update for Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov is set to face Raoni Barcelos for his next fight at UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Gastelum on January 14, 2023, at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.
Early Life and Career
Umar Nurmagomedov is the brother of Usman Nurmagomedov, the current lightweight world champion of Bellator MMA.
At a very early age, Umar Nurmagomedov started training with his uncle Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov in Dagestan, Russia. He is a cousin of Former Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Umar Numagomedov became the world champion in Combat Sambo under the WCSF organization and became the World Champion in Amateur MMA when he was 19 and 20, respectively.
He made his professional fight debut at the Fight Nights Global 57 in Moscow and won the bout by submitting Rishat Kharisov (his opponent) with a guillotine choke.
Nurmagomedov, before joining the UFC, has taken part in many fighting championships ranging from GFC, PFL, Sammara MMA Federation, and Fight Nights Global.
Umar Nurmagomedov’s Career in UFC
Umar Nurmagomedov got signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2020 and was scheduled to fight for the first time against Hunter Azure at UFC 249 earlier that year.
However, he made his octagon debut only in 2021 due to the passing of his uncle, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov faced Sergey Morozov for his debut at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny on January 20, 2021, in Abu Dhabi, and won the fight via rear-naked choke. He also won a post-fight bonus for his efforts.
The second fight was his featherweight debut against Brian Kelleher at UFC 272 on March 5, 2022. He came out on top, submitting Kelleher in the first round.
In his last fight, Umar Nurmagomedov faced Nate Maness at UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on June 25, 2022. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Umar Nurmagamedov Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 15–0 | Nate Maness | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot | June 25, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 14–0 | Brian Kelleher | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 272 | March 5, 2022 | 1 | 3:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 13–0 | Sergey Morozov | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny | January 20, 2021 | 2 | 3:39 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Win | 12–0 | Braian Gonzalez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | GFC 20 | November 23, 2019 | 1 | 4:34 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Win | 11–0 | Sidemar Honorio | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 6 | August 8, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | 10–0 | Taras Gryckiv | Submission (rear-naked choke) | GFC 14 | July 23, 2019 | 1 | 2:46 | Kaspiysk, Russia |
| Win | 9–0 | Wagner Lima | Decision (unanimous) | Samara MMA Federation: Battle on Volga 10 | April 14, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Toliatti, Russia |
| Win | 8–0 | Saidyokub Kakhramonov | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 7 | August 30, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | 7–0 | Fatkhidin Sobirov | Decision (unanimous) | Samara MMA Federation: Battle on the Volga 4 | May 11, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Samara, Russia |
| Win | 6–0 | Shyudi Yamauchi | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 83 | February 22, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia |
| Win | 5–0 | Nauruz Dzamikhov | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights Global 76 | October 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Krasnodar, Russia |
| Win | 4–0 | Valisher Rakhmonov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight Nights Global 71 | July 29, 2017 | 2 | 4:45 | Moscow, Russia |
| Win | 3–0 | Alym Isabaev | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 62 | March 31, 2017 | 2 | 3:32 | Moscow, Russia |
| Win | 2–0 | Ulukbek Amanbaev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight Stars: Battle on Sura 6 | January 5, 2017 | 1 | 4:12 | Penza, Russia |
| Win | 1–0 | Rishat Kharisov | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fight Nights Global 57 | December 16, 2016 | 2 | 3:28 | Moscow, Russia |
FAQs on Umar Nurmagomedov
Q1. Who has Umar Nurmagomedov lost to in the UFC?
Umar Nurmagomedov has not lost any fights in the UFC.
Q2. How many fights has Umar Nurmagomedov had in the UFC?
Umar Nurmagomedov has had three fights in the UFC so far, and his fourth octagon appearance is scheduled for January 14, 2023.
Q3. What is Umar Nurmagomedov’s current rank in the UFC?
Umar Nurmagomedov is currently ranked as the No.11 contender in the bantamweight division.
*Last updated on January 11, 2023.
