Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov was born on September 20, 1988, in Sildi, Dagestan, Russia. He stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches and fought in the lightweight division of the UFC, weighing 155 lbs. Khabib retired from MMA with an unblemished 29-0 professional record. His fighting style is heavily influenced by wrestling, judo, and combat sambo, disciplines in which he holds black belts and titles as an International Master of Sports.
Khabib went pro in 2008 and made his first walk to the UFC octagon in 2012, shooting up the ranks with wins over Edson Barboza and Rafael dos Anjos. In April 2018, Khabib won the UFC Lightweight Championship by defeating Al Iaquinta at UFC 223. He then went on to defend the strap against the likes of "The Notorious" Conor McGregor in October 2018 and Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje back in October 2020.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Kids
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat are blessed with three beautiful kids as of January 2025. Of them, the eldest is a daughter, who was born on June 1, 2015. Their elder son, named Magomed after Khabib's great-grandfather, was born on December 30, 2017, and their youngest son was born on December 22, 2019.
Why did Khabib retire?
Following his victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Khabib retired from MMA, fulfilling a promise made to his mother after the passing of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. He then transitioned into coaching and promoting, creating Eagle Fighting Championship, and cornered fighters like Islam Makhachev, who's the current UFC Lightweight Champion, as of January 15, 2025.
Are Islam Makhachev and Khabib brothers?
No, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are not biological brothers. The close bond between them is developed through training together since their childhood under Khabib's late father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, in Dagestan, Russia.
FAQs on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Kids
A. Khabib Nurmagomedov has three children: a daughter and two sons.
A. Khabib Nurmagomedov is married to Patimat. They tied the knot in June 2013.
A. Khabib's oldest son is named Magomed and he was born on December 30, 2017.
A. As of January 2025, Khabib Nurmagomedov is 36 years old.
