Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov[a] (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion ever, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021.

Usman Nurmagomedov was born on 17 April 1998 in the city of Kizilyurt, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. [3][4] As a child, living in his native village, with his brother Umar Nurmagomedov, he began to attend freestyle wrestling practice at the age of eight. Once his brother Umar began to practice Thai boxing, Usman followed suit. [5][6][3] After …

Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov is a former Russian professional mixed martial artist and the UFC lightweight champion. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA...

Get the full fight history of Lightweight MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details.

Video: Fedor Emelianenko, Khabib Nurmagomedov Cross Paths at Road to Dubai Two of the sport’s all-time greats took time to exchange pleasantries backstage at Road to Dubai on …

Mar 19, 2021 · It’s an image that will forever be burned into the minds of the mixed martial arts community – Khabib Nurmagomedov, fresh off submitting Justin Gaethje, curled into a ball and weeping in the...

Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (Russian: Хабиб Абдулманапович Нурмагомедов; Avar: ХIабиб ГӀабдулманапил НурмухӀамадов; born 20 September 1988) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist.

5 days ago · With Islam Makhachev breaking his close friend, mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov's record for most UFC lightweight title defences, BBC Sport analyses how the pair compare statistically.

Jan 25, 2025 · Paul Hughes' bid to become Bellator lightweight champion falls agonisingly short as Usman Nurmagomedov claims a thrilling majority decision win in Dubai.

Oct 25, 2020 · UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has stunned the mixed martial arts world by announcing his immediate retirement from the sport. The news came moments after Nurmagomedov had...