Description:
(Former Russian Mixed Martial Artist and the First Muslim to Win a UFC Title)
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired Russian mixed martial artist, who competed in several forms like judo, wrestling, sambo, etc. He is best known for his longest unbeaten record of 29 wins in mixed martial arts (MMA). He fought in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC) and was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021. Trained in martial arts from a young age, he developed an interest in the same seeing his father training his students. He was ranked as an International Master of Sports in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat, an International Master of Sports in Pankration, and a world champion in combat sambo. Khabib Nurmagomedov won several titles in numerous fields like mixed martial arts, sambo, grappling, and pankration. He is one of the most-followed Russians on Instagram, where he has 34.8 million followers. He also has more than 2.2 million followers on Twitter.
Birthday
September 20, 1988 (Virgo)
Born In
Russia
Alternative names
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov
Height
178 cm
Parents
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
What is Khabib Nurmagomedov's fighting style?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, utilizing a technique called sambo, a Russian martial art.
Has Khabib Nurmagomedov ever been defeated in his MMA career?
No, Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA with an undefeated record of 29 wins and 0 losses.
What are some of Khabib Nurmagomedov's notable victories in the UFC?
Some of Khabib's notable victories in the UFC include wins over Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.
How did Khabib Nurmagomedov announce his retirement from MMA?
Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October 2020, citing a promise he made to his mother.
What is Khabib Nurmagomedov doing after retiring from MMA?
After retiring from MMA, Khabib Nurmagomedov has been focusing on coaching and mentoring young fighters, as well as various business ventures.
