Umar Nurmagomedov

MMA Record: 19-1-0
UFC Record: 7-1-0
Weight Class: Bantamweight (Ranked #1)
Fighting Style: MMA
Hometown: Republic of Dagestan, Russia

Umar Nurmagomedov - UFC Fighter Profile

Umar Nurmagomedov is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Bantamweight division and is ranked #1. Born in Republic of Dagestan, Russia, Umar Nurmagomedov has compiled an MMA record of 19-1-0 with a UFC record of 7-1-0. Known for their MMA fighting style, With an ELO rating of 1116, Umar Nurmagomedov ranks #121 out of 2638 UFC fighters. Umar Nurmagomedov is scheduled to face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on 2026-01-24.

Career Highlights: Umar Nurmagomedov has 7 wins in the UFC. Umar Nurmagomedov lands an average of 4.08 significant strikes per minute and averages 4.3 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight

Event
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Date
2026-01-24
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Umar Nurmagomedov
ELO
1116
VS

Fight Results Breakdown

8
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Umar Nurmagomedov, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the 135 lbs weight class, he stands at 5' 8' with a reach of 69', demonstrating a well-balanced physique for his division. In terms of fighting style, Nurmagomedov is known for his versatility within MMA. His performance statistics showcase a significant strikes per minute average of 4.08, striking accuracy of 57%, and a striking defense rate of 60%. Additionally, he averages 4.3 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 47%. Throughout his UFC career, Nurmagomedov has achieved notable victories, including a decisive win against Cory Sandhagen, who held an ELO rating of 1135. His most recent five fights have been marked by success, with wins over Raoni Barcelos via KO/TKO punch, Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision (U-DEC), and Cory Sandhagen again via U-DEC. However, he suffered a loss against Merab Dvalishvili in January 2025 before bouncing back with another U-DEC victory over Mario Bautista on October 25, 2025. As of his current UFC ranking, Nurmagomedov holds the top spot in the Bantamweight division with an ELO rating of 1116.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1135

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Bantamweight
Reach
69'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jan 03 1996
Age
29
Peak ELO
1116
ELO Rank
121 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
147-45-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1079.6
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1058.7

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.08
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
57%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.04
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
60%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
4.3
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
47%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.3
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Umar Nurmagomedov Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-10-25 UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane Mario Bautista U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2025-01-18 UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano Merab Dvalishvili U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2024-08-03 UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Cory Sandhagen U-DEC 5 5:00 Win
2024-03-02 UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev Bekzat Almakhan U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-01-14 UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov Raoni Barcelos KO/TKO Punch 1 4:40 Win
2022-06-25 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot Nate Maness U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2022-03-05 UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Brian Kelleher SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 3:15 Win
2021-01-20 UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny Sergey Morozov SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 3:39 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Umar Nurmagomedov ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
8 2025-10-25 Mario Bautista 1123 Win +17 1116
7 2025-01-18 Merab Dvalishvili 1166 Loss -14 1099
6 2024-08-03 Cory Sandhagen 1135 Win +18 1113
5 2024-03-02 Bekzat Almakhan 1000 Win +12 1095
4 2023-01-14 Raoni Barcelos 1079 Win +22 1083
3 2022-06-25 Nate Maness 1057 Win +17 1061
2 2022-03-05 Brian Kelleher 1068 Win +23 1044
1 2021-01-20 Sergey Morozov 1000 Win +21 1021

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