Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC 2012–2020 · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 94.0
Scouting report
A 90 Wrestling and 80 BJJ anchor the profile of Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov, whose ground control and top pressure defined his career. Born in Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov retired undefeated at 29-0 after defending his UFC Lightweight Championship against Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje using top control and ground-and-pound.
Peak ratings
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Khabib established his grappling dominance in 2014, dominating Rafael dos Anjos over three rounds with takedowns and top control in Orlando at UFC on Fox 11 to extend his undefeated record to 22-0 before multiple knee surgeries and rib injuries sidelined him through 2015. His Dagestani wrestling control, takedown chains, and stamina are reflected in a 98 Wrestling and 92 Cardio.
Returning from a two-year layoff in April 2016, Khabib stopped Darrell Horcher via TKO, battered Michael Johnson before submitting him with a kimura at UFC 205 in Madison Square Garden, and dominated Edson Barboza across three rounds at UFC 219 in Las Vegas. His takedown pressure, ground-and-pound, and top rides justify his 98 Wrestling and 94 Cardio ratings.
Khabib captured the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 223 in Brooklyn by defeating Al Iaquinta, submitted Conor McGregor with a fourth-round neck crank at UFC 229 in Las Vegas, and unified the belt by submitting Dustin Poirier with a rear-naked choke at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. His wrestling control and top pressure are reflected in a 99 Wrestling and 96 Cardio.
In October 2020 at UFC 254 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Khabib delivered his final career performance, overcoming the passing of his father and coach Abdulmanap to submit interim champion Justin Gaethje with a second-round mounted triangle choke before retiring undefeated at 29-0. His grappling transitions, fight IQ, and wrestling are captured in his 99 Wrestling and 96 Fight IQ.
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