Best fights of Umar Nurmagomedov
Over 10 years as a professional, Umar Nurmagomedov has compiled a 20-2 (9) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Nate Maness
On June 25, 2022 Umar Nurmagomedov faced Nate Maness in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 26 years old with a record of 14-0, and Maness was 30 with a record of 14-1. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Maness was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.
7. Umar Nurmagomedov loses to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision
On January 18, 2025 Umar Nurmagomedov fought Merab Dvalishvili for the UFC bantamweight title. Nurmagomedov was 29 years old with a record of 18-0, and Dvalishvili was 34 with a record of 18-4. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Dvalishvili was on a 11-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Dvalishvili.
8. Umar Nurmagomedov submits Braian Gonzalez
On November 23, 2019 Umar Nurmagomedov defended his GF bantamweight title against Braian Gonzalez. Nurmagomedov was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Braian Gonzalez via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Umar Nurmagomedov submits Taras Gryckiv
On July 23, 2019 Umar Nurmagomedov defended his GF bantamweight title against Taras Gryckiv. Nurmagomedov was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Gryckiv was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Taras Gryckiv via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Bekzat Almakhan
On March 2, 2024 Umar Nurmagomedov faced Bekzat Almakhan in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 28 years old with a record of 16-0, and Almakhan was 26 with a record of 11-1. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Almakhan was on a 8-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision.