Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov's Professional MMA debut
Nurmagomedov made his professional debut against Vusal Bayramov on September 13, 2008, fighting on the main card of CSFU: Champions League.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Vusal Bayramov who carried a 1-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Vusal Bayramov by Submission at 2:20 of Round 2.
Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Nurmagomedov made his debut in the UFC against Kamal Shalorus on January 20, 2012, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. Miller having compiled a 16-0-0 professional MMA record.
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Kamal Shalorus by Submission at 2:08 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Nurmagomedov has gone on to fight a total of 13 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 13-0-0.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship against Al Iaquinta
Nurmagomedov won the UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship defeating Al Iaquinta on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta.
This was Nurmagomedov's 1st UFC championship fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Al Iaquinta by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Conor McGregor
Nurmagomedov defended his belt against Conor McGregor on October 6, 2018 at UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor.
This was Nurmagomedov's first successful UFC lightweight title defence.
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Conor McGregor by Submission at 3:03 of Round 4.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Dustin Poirier
Nurmagomedov defended his belt for the 2nd time against Dustin Poirier on September 7, 2019 at UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier.
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Dustin Poirier by Submission at 2:06 of Round 3. Khabib Nurmagomedov took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje
Nurmagomedov defended his belt for the 3rd time against Justin Gaethje on October 24, 2020 at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje.
Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Justin Gaethje by Submission at 1:34 of Round 2. Khabib Nurmagomedov took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
When was Khabib Nurmagomedov's last win?
Nurmagomedov's last win came against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Saturday October 24, 2020. Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Justin Gaethje by Submission at 1:34 of Round 2. Khabib Nurmagomedov took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.