Best fights of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Over 12 years as a professional, Khabib Nurmagomedov has compiled a 29-0 (19) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier
On September 7, 2019 Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier. Nurmagomedov was 30 years old with a record of 27-0, and Poirier was 30 with a record of 25-5. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Poirier was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Dustin Poirier via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Khabib Nurmagomedov chokes out Justin Gaethje
On October 24, 2020 Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje. Nurmagomedov was 32 years old with a record of 28-0, and Gaethje was 31 with a record of 22-2. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Gaethje was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje via choke-out in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Conor McGregor
On October 6, 2018 Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his UFC lightweight title against Conor McGregor. Nurmagomedov was 30 years old with a record of 26-0, and McGregor was 30 with a record of 21-3. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and McGregor was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor via neck crank in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Michael Johnson
On November 12, 2016 Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 17-10. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Nurmagomedov submitted Michael Johnson via kimura in the 3rd round.
5. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Al Iaquinta
On April 7, 2018 Khabib Nurmagomedov fought Al Iaquinta for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Nurmagomedov was 29 years old with a record of 25-0, and Iaquinta was 30 with a record of 13-3-1. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Iaquinta was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Rafael dos Anjos
On April 19, 2014 Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Rafael dos Anjos in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 25 years old with a record of 21-0, and Anjos was 29 with a record of 20-6. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Anjos was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.
7. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Edson Barboza
On December 30, 2017 Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 29 years old with a record of 24-0, and Barboza was 31 with a record of 19-4. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Barboza was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.
8. Khabib Nurmagomedov KOs Thiago Tavares
On January 19, 2013 Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Thiago Tavares in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 24 years old with a record of 18-0, and Tavares was 28 with a record of 17-4-1. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Tavares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov stopped Thiago Tavares via KO in the 1st round.
9. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Gleison Tibau
On July 7, 2012 Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 23 years old with a record of 17-0, and Tibau was 28 with a record of 27-7. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Tibau was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.
10. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Pat Healy
On September 21, 2013 Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Pat Healy in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Healy was 30 with a record of 29-16. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.