Khabib Nurmagomedov All UFC Fights (With Stats)
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a legendary MMA fighter with a perfect 29-0 record. He joined the UFC in 2012 and has fought 13 brutal fights.
Nurmagomedov faced tough opponents in the Octagon, such as Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Conor McGregor, but he remained an undefeated champion until retirement.
Keep reading for more about all of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC fights.
All Khabib Nurmagomedov UFC Fights
January 20, 2012, was a momentous day for Khabib Nurmagomedov because it marked the beginning of his MMA career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
In later years, Khabib faced 13 grueling fights in the Octagon against top-tier MMA fighters.
However, neither Dustin Poirier nor Conor McGregor could defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Thus, he retired as the UFC lightweight champion with an unbeaten record.
The following table highlights all Khabib Nurmagomedov UFC fights while mentioning the winning method.
| Nurmagomedov’s UFC Fight | UFC Event & Date | Winning Method |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Justin Gaethje | UFC 254 (October 24, 2020) | Triangle Choke |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Dustin Poirier | UFC 242 (September 7, 2019) | Rear Naked Choke |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Conor McGregor | UFC 229 (October 6, 2018) | Neck Crank |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Al Iaquinta | UFC 223 (April 7, 2018) | Unanimous Decision |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Edson Barboza | UFC 219 (December 30, 2017) | Unanimous Decision |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Michael Johnson | UFC 205 (November 12, 2016) | Kimura |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Darrell Horcher | UFC on FOX (April 16, 2016) | KO/TKO Punches |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Rafael Dos Anjos | UFC on FOX (April 19, 2014) | Unanimous Decision |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Pat Healy | UFC 165 (September 21, 2013) | Unanimous Decision |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov VS. Abel Trujillo | UFC 160 (May 25, 2013) | Unanimous Decision |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Thiago Tavares | UFC on FX (January 19, 2013) | KO/TKO Elbows |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Gleison Tibau | UFC 148 (July 7, 2012) | Unanimous Decision |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Kamal Shalorus | UFC on FX (January 20, 2012) | Rear Naked Choke |
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Justin Gaethje in the UFC 254 event on October 24, 2020. The battle was especially tough for Khabib because it occurred just a few weeks after his father’s death.
Despite this, Khabib performed admirably in the battle, eventually submitting Gaethje in the second round via triangle choke submission. Naturally, therefore, he conserved his title.
After the bout, Kahbib shocked the world by declaring his retirement from MMA.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Dustin Poirier in the UFC 242 event on September 07, 2019.
Khabib performed admirably in the battle, escaping several unwanted positions. Then, he took the lead and submitted Poirier in the third round via rear naked choke submission.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Conor McGregor
On October 6, 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov confronted Conor McGregor in the UFC 229 event.
The battle was valuable because it was between two renowned MMA fighters with considerable animosities. As a result, millions of MMA fans eagerly anticipated this bout.
Khabib performed admirably in the battle, dominating Conor either from stand-up using strikes and takedowns or from the ground using excellent grappling techniques.
As a result, Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor in the fourth round via neck crank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Al Iaquinta
On April 7, 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov faced off against Al Iaquinta at the UFC 223 event. The fight lasted five rounds and was brutal for both fighters.
However, Nurmagomedov won the fight by Unanimous Decision, which is not the superior method to end an MMA bout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Edson Barboza
On December 30, 2017, Khabib Nurmagomedov faced off against Edson Barboza at the UFC 219 event. The fight was brutal for both fighters and lasted three rounds.
However, Nurmagomedov won the fight by Unanimous Decision, which, again, is not the best method to end an MMA bout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Michael Johnson
On November 12, 2016, Khabib Nurmagomedov faced off against Michael Johnson at the UFC 219 event.
Khabib managed the fight well, submitting Johnson in the third round using Kimura lock submission.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Darrell Horcher
Khabib Nurmagomedov faced off against Darrell Horcher at the UFC on Fox event on April 16, 2016.
The fight lasted only two rounds, and Khabib knocked Horcher out using TKO punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs Rafael Dos Anjos
Khabib Nurmagomedov fought Rafael Dos Anjos at the UFC on Fox event on April 19, 2014. The fight was brutal and lasted three rounds.
However, Nurmagomedov won the fight by Unanimous Decision, which, again, is not the best method to end an MMA bout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Pat Healy
On September 21, 2013, Khabib Nurmagomedov faced off against Pat Healy at the UFC 165 event.
The fight between two skilled fighters lasted three rounds and was brutal. Finally, however, Nurmagomedov won against Pat Healy with a unanimous decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov VS. Abel Trujillo
Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Abel Trujillo at the UFC 160 event on May 25, 2013.
This was another brutal fight for both fighters and lasted three rounds. However, Nurmagomedov won against Abel Trujillo in a unanimous decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Thiago Tavares
On January 19, 2013, Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Thiago Tavares at the UFC on Fox event.
Khabib quickly ended Tavares in the first round, less than two minutes from the start, via KO/TKO Elbows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Gleison Tibau
On July 07, 2012, Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Gleison Tibau at the UFC 148 event.
Each fighter controlled the fight for the entire three rounds. However, Nurmagomedov won this fight by Unanimous Decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Kamal Shalorus
Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Kamal Shalorus at the UFC on Fox event on January 20, 2012.
This bout marked Khabib NurmagomNurmagomedov’sn the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
As a result, Khabib took advantage of the opportunity to persuade the MMA crowd by defeating Shalorus in the third round by rear naked choke.
Conclusion
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a well-known MMA fighter with an impressive record of 29 wins and zero losses. He joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2012 and won all 13 matches.
Even top-tier MMA fighters like Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Conor McGregor failed to submit or knock out Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired as an undefeated lightweight champion.
Since he retired from MMA Fighting, Khabib has coached and cornered several MMA Lightweight fighters, including Islam Makhachev, Usman Nurmagomedov, and Abubakar Nurmagomedov.
