Best fights of Usman Nurmagomedov
Over 9 years as a professional, Usman Nurmagomedov has compiled a 21-0 (15) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Brent Primus
On October 7, 2023 Usman Nurmagomedov faced Brent Primus in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Primus was 38 with a record of 12-3. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Primus was coming off a win. Nurmagomedov won via no contest.
2. Usman Nurmagomedov submits Benson Henderson
On March 10, 2023 Usman Nurmagomedov faced Benson Henderson in a lightweight bout. Nurmagomedov was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Henderson was 39 with a record of 30-11. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Benson Henderson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Patricky Pitbull
On November 18, 2022 Usman Nurmagomedov fought Patricky Pitbull for the Bellator lightweight title. Nurmagomedov was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Pitbull was 36 with a record of 24-10. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Pitbull was coming off a win. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Alexandr Shabliy
On September 7, 2024 Usman Nurmagomedov defended his Bellator lightweight title against Alexandr Shabliy. Nurmagomedov was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Shabliy was 31 with a record of 24-3. Shabliy was on a 9-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Usman Nurmagomedov chokes out Alfie Davis
On February 7, 2026 Usman Nurmagomedov defended his PFL lightweight title against Alfie Davis. Nurmagomedov was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Davis was 33 with a record of 20-5-1. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Alfie Davis via choke-out in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Paul Hughes
On January 25, 2025 Usman Nurmagomedov defended his Bellator lightweight title against Paul Hughes. Nurmagomedov was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Hughes was 27 with a record of 13-1. Nurmagomedov was coming off a win and Hughes was on a 7-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov won via majority decision. Defended the title.
7. Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Paul Hughes in their 2nd fight
On October 3, 2025 Usman Nurmagomedov fought Paul Hughes for the vacant PFL lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Nurmagomedov was 27 years old with a record of 19-0, and Hughes was 28 with a record of 14-2. Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Hughes was coming off a win. Nurmagomedov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.