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| Record: | 20-0-0 |
| Summary: | Wrestling |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Eagle |
| From: | Dagestan Russia |
| Fights Out Of: | Dagestan Russia |
| Age: | 24 |
| Height: | 5' 10" ( 177 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
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May 25, 2013 -
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Jan 19, 2013
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
249
Types of Successful Strikes
0
105
Striking Defense
68
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
49
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
78
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Khabib Nurmagomedov |
May 25, 2013
|
23 | 21 | 2 | 3 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
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| Abel Trujillo | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Thiago Tavares |
Jan 19, 2013
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Khabib Nurmagomedov | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Gleison Tibau |
Jul 7, 2012
|
28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Khabib Nurmagomedov | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Kamal Shalorus |
Jan 20, 2012
|
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Khabib Nurmagomedov | 35 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Morning run for about 30 minutes, lunch, sparring. Grappling and striking every other night. Also I like to go to Russian sauna once a week.
When and why did you start training for fighting? In 2008 I decided to start competing in MMA under the guidance of my father. I had secured a few Combat Sambo awards by that time. My first fight I finished in the second round by RNC and was awarded submission of the night.
What ranks and titles have you held? 2 x Russian Combat Sambo and 2 x World Sambo Champion
Do you have any heroes? My childhood friend Eldar Eldarov
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my childhood dream and can tell you that I have seen all of UFC’s fights. This is something I was doing while other kids played video games
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Financial Academy with honors
What was your job before you started fighting? I am dedicated to fighting and I did not have to work except for training youth and children in wrestling.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? M-1 Selection Champion
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Internationally recognized Sambo Master
Favorite grappling technique: Free Style Wrestling, double and single leg takedowns
Favorite Striking technique: Thai Clinch, knees and elbows
When and why did you start training for fighting? In 2008 I decided to start competing in MMA under the guidance of my father. I had secured a few Combat Sambo awards by that time. My first fight I finished in the second round by RNC and was awarded submission of the night.
What ranks and titles have you held? 2 x Russian Combat Sambo and 2 x World Sambo Champion
Do you have any heroes? My childhood friend Eldar Eldarov
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my childhood dream and can tell you that I have seen all of UFC’s fights. This is something I was doing while other kids played video games
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Financial Academy with honors
What was your job before you started fighting? I am dedicated to fighting and I did not have to work except for training youth and children in wrestling.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? M-1 Selection Champion
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Internationally recognized Sambo Master
Favorite grappling technique: Free Style Wrestling, double and single leg takedowns
Favorite Striking technique: Thai Clinch, knees and elbows
• Pro since 2008
• Seven wins by KO, seven by submission
• Has finished ten of last 12 wins
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