Umar Nurmagomedov
Last fightLossvs Song Yadong
KO/TKO (R2 · 1:48)UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
- Pro record 20-2-0
- UFC record 8-2-0
- Outside the UFC 12-0-0
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Umar Nurmagomedov to face Urijah Faber at RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14
Umar Nurmagomedov has signed with Real American Freestyle and will make his promotional debut against Urijah Faber at RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena. Promotional officials confirmed the signing. Nurmagomedov is coming off a knockout loss to Song Yadong in the main event of UFC Shanghai in August, while Faber is seeking his first RAF win after tech fall losses to Henry Cejudo and Arman Tsarukyan. The card is headlined by Colby Covington defending a cruiserweight crossover title against Khamzat Chimaev.
Petr Yan and Movsar Evloev Disagree on Best Active Russian UFC Fighter
Petr Yan and Movsar Evloev were asked to pick the best active Russian fighter in the UFC, and they came up with VERY different answers 👀 Yan went with Islam Makhachev, while Evloev picked Umar Nurmagomedov. 🇷🇺 Do you agree with their picks? 🤷 Via @ufconparamount Who is the best active Russian UFC fighter according to you? 🤔 #ufc #mma #petryan #mmarussia #russia
Frequently asked questions
What is Umar Nurmagomedov's professional MMA record?
Umar Nurmagomedov has a professional MMA record of 20-2-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC record?
Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC record is 8-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 12-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Umar Nurmagomedov fight next?
Umar Nurmagomedov does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Umar Nurmagomedov?
Umar Nurmagomedov is 30 years old, born January 3, 1996.
How tall is Umar Nurmagomedov?
Umar Nurmagomedov stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 175 cm (69") reach.
Where is Umar Nurmagomedov from?
Umar Nurmagomedov is from Russia and competes in the Bantamweight division.
What is Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC ranking?
Umar Nurmagomedov is ranked #4 in the UFC Bantamweight division.
When was Umar Nurmagomedov's last fight?
Umar Nurmagomedov last fought on August 29, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song, losing to Song Yadong by KO/TKO in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo?
Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision at UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on January 24, 2026. All three judges (Derek Cleary, Eric Colon, Sal D'amato) scored the fight 30-27 in Umar Nurmagomedov's favor.
What were the scorecards for Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista?
Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Mario Bautista by unanimous decision at UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane on October 25, 2025. All three judges (Ben Cartlidge, Chris Lee, Jacob Montalvo) scored the fight 30-27 in Umar Nurmagomedov's favor.
Umar Nurmagomedov scouting report
Umar Nurmagomedov (Russia) is a 30-year-old bantamweight, ranked #4 in the division, who is 20-2 as a pro and 8-2 in the UFC (12-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny on January 20, 2021; one of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO, two by submission and five by decision; his UFC wins include Mario Bautista (now ranked #5 at bantamweight), Cory Sandhagen (now ranked #6 at bantamweight) and Deiveson Figueiredo (now ranked #12 at bantamweight). He absorbs 1.9 significant strikes per minute (bantamweight average: 3.8; 8th percentile of 81 active bantamweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 3.9 takedowns per 15 minutes (average: 1.7; 92nd percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Song Yadong, then 12-4-1 in the UFC, on August 29, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 17, 2026); not AI-written.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs the bantamweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 10 UFC bouts (2:13:22 of fight time).
| Stat | Nurmagomedov | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.8502 in 2:13:22 | 3.9 | 44 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 56.6%502 of 887 landed | 47.1% | 91 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 1.9247 in 2:13:22 | 3.8 | 8 |
| Significant strike defense | 60.9%384 of 631 avoided | 54.6% | 87 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 3.935 in 2:13:22 | 1.7 | 92 |
| Takedown accuracy | 46%35 of 76 landed | 34.4% | 79 |
| Takedown defense | 79.4%27 of 34 stopped | 64% | 79 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.22 in 2:13:22 | 0.5 | 34 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.11 in 2:13:22 | 0.3 | 34 |
| Control time | 38.3%51:03 of 2:13:22 | 20% | 90 |
| Average fight time | 13:2010 bouts | 11:36 | 76 |
| Height | 173 cm68″ | 171 cm67.5″ | |
| Reach | 175 cm69″ | 175 cm68.9″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active bantamweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC record: 8-2
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- ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0Song Yadong#3Pro record now: 24-9-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 12-4-1KO/TKOR2 1:48UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. SongAug 29, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-1-0Deiveson Figueiredo#12Pro record now: 25-8-1UFC record entering: 14-5-1DECUFC 324: Gaethje vs. PimblettJan 24, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-1-0Mario Bautista#5Pro record now: 18-3-0UFC record entering: 10-2-0DECUFC 321: Aspinall vs. GaneOct 25, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-1-0Merab Dvalishvili#1Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 11-2-0DECUFC 311: Makhachev vs. MoicanoJan 18, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-0-0Cory Sandhagen#6Pro record now: 18-7-0UFC record entering: 10-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. NurmagomedovAug 3, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-0-0Bekzat AlmakhanPro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. GazievMar 2, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0Raoni Barcelos#14Pro record now: 22-6-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0KO/TKOR1 4:40UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. ImavovJan 14, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0Nate ManessPro record now: 16-3-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. GamrotJun 25, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Brian KelleherPro record now: 24-16-0UFC record entering: 8-5-0SUBR1 3:15UFC 272: Covington vs. MasvidalMar 5, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Sergey MorozovPro record now: 19-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR2 3:39UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. MagnyJan 20, 2021Result & stats