Best fights of Said Nurmagomedov
Over 16 years as a professional, Said Nurmagomedov has compiled a 18-5 (10) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Said Nurmagomedov submits Cody Stamann in 47 seconds
On January 22, 2022 Said Nurmagomedov faced Cody Stamann in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 29 years old with a record of 14-2, and Stamann was 32 with a record of 19-4-1. Nurmagomedov was coming off a win, while Stamann was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Cody Stamann via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Said Nurmagomedov defeats Douglas Silva de Andrade
On July 9, 2022 Said Nurmagomedov faced Douglas Silva de Andrade in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 30 years old with a record of 15-2, and Andrade was 37 with a record of 28-4. Both Nurmagomedov and Andrade were on a 2-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.
3. Said Nurmagomedov KOs Ricardo Ramos
On February 2, 2019 Said Nurmagomedov faced Ricardo Ramos in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 26 years old with a record of 12-1, and Ramos was 23 with a record of 12-1. Nurmagomedov was on a 6-fight winning streak and Ramos was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov stopped Ricardo Ramos via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Said Nurmagomedov defeats Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev
On October 4, 2016 Said Nurmagomedov fought Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev for the vacant AFC bantamweight title. Nurmagomedov was 24 years old with a record of 8-1, and Dudaev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nurmagomedov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Said Nurmagomedov loses to Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision
On March 11, 2023 Said Nurmagomedov faced Jonathan Martinez in a featherweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 30 years old with a record of 17-2, and Martinez was 28 with a record of 17-4. Both Nurmagomedov and Martinez were on a 4-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Martinez.
6. Said Nurmagomedov submits Muin Gafurov
On October 21, 2023 Said Nurmagomedov faced Muin Gafurov in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 31 years old with a record of 17-3, and Gafurov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nurmagomedov was coming off a loss. Nurmagomedov submitted Muin Gafurov via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
7. Said Nurmagomedov submits Saidyokub Kakhramonov
On December 17, 2022 Said Nurmagomedov faced Saidyokub Kakhramonov in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 30 years old with a record of 16-2, and Kakhramonov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nurmagomedov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Saidyokub Kakhramonov via ninja choke in the 2nd round.
8. Said Nurmagomedov KOs Mark Striegl in 51 seconds
On October 18, 2020 Said Nurmagomedov faced Mark Striegl in a featherweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Striegl was 32 with a record of 18-2. Nurmagomedov was coming off a loss. Nurmagomedov stopped Mark Striegl via KO in the 1st round.
9. Said Nurmagomedov loses to Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision
On July 26, 2025 Said Nurmagomedov faced Bryce Mitchell in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 33 years old with a record of 18-4, and Mitchell was 30 with a record of 17-3. Both Nurmagomedov and Mitchell were coming off a loss. Nurmagomedov lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mitchell.
10. Said Nurmagomedov defeats Luis Nogueira
On September 27, 2017 Said Nurmagomedov faced Luis Nogueira in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 25 years old with a record of 10-1, and Nogueira was 32 with a record of 21-6-1. Nurmagomedov was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Nogueira was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.