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.
| 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 |
| 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 |