Best fights of Umar Nurmagomedov
Over 9 years as a professional, Umar Nurmagomedov has compiled a 20-1 (9) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Umar Nurmagomedov submits Brian Kelleher
On March 5, 2022 Umar Nurmagomedov faced Brian Kelleher in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 26 years old with a record of 13-0, and Kelleher was 35 with a record of 24-12. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Kelleher was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Brian Kelleher via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Deiveson Figueiredo
On January 24, 2026 Umar Nurmagomedov faced Deiveson Figueiredo in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 30 years old with a record of 19-1, and Figueiredo was 38 with a record of 25-5-1. Both Nurmagomedov and Figueiredo were coming off a win. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.
3. Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Cory Sandhagen
On August 3, 2024 Umar Nurmagomedov faced Cory Sandhagen in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 28 years old with a record of 17-0, and Sandhagen was 32 with a record of 17-4. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Sandhagen was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.
4. Umar Nurmagomedov KOs Raoni Barcelos
On January 14, 2023 Umar Nurmagomedov faced Raoni Barcelos in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 27 years old with a record of 15-0, and Barcelos was 35 with a record of 17-3. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Barcelos was coming off a win. Nurmagomedov stopped Raoni Barcelos via KO in the 1st round.
5. Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Mario Bautista
On October 25, 2025 Umar Nurmagomedov faced Mario Bautista in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 29 years old with a record of 18-1, and Bautista was 32 with a record of 16-2. Nurmagomedov was coming off a loss, while Bautista was on a 8-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.