Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov Head to Head Record

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov is a bantamweight mixed martial arts bout scheduled to take place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at UFC 294. The high-profile event is organized by the coveted mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It is a star-studded event featuring the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski with the lightweight title on the line in the main event. The co-main event consists of the number one ranked welterweight competitor, Kamaru Usman, and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight contest. UFC 294 will take place on October 21, 2023, at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Said Nurmagomedov has a professional record of 17 wins, and 3 losses in his mixed martial arts career. His rival, Muin Gafurov has a record of 18 wins and 5 losses in his professional mixed martial arts career. Nurmagomedov suffered the first loss of his professional career against Magomed Bibulatov. Gafurov on the other hand, suffered the first loss of his professional career against Reece McLaren.

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov

Said Nurmagomedov will square off against Muin Gafurov in a bantamweight showdown at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023, at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. Both fighters are coming off losses in their most recent showdowns against Jonathan Martinez and John Castaneda respectively. Nurmagomedov holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins and 3 losses, whereas Gafurov boasts of a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 5 losses while heading into the octagon at UFC 294.

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov Stats

Said Nurmagomedov Losses

Said Nurmagomedov has suffered three losses in his professional MMA career. He was defeated by Magomed Bibulatov at Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 9 via unanimous decision. His second loss came at the hands of Raoni Barcelos, and his third loss was handed over to him by Jonathan Martinez

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Magomed Bibulatov

Said Nurmagomedov fought Magomed Bibulatov at ABC 9: Grand Prix Berkut on June 22, 2014, at Grozny, Russia. Bibulatov handed him the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career by beating him via unanimous decision.

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Raoni Barcelos

Said Nurmagomedov squared off against Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Korean Zombie on December 21, 2019, in Busan, South Korea. Nurmagomedov suffered the first loss in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and his second loss of his professional career in the bout against Barcelos by unanimous decision.

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Jonathan Martinez

Said Nurmagomedov’s third professional loss came in his most recent showdown against Jonathan Martinez. The duo locked horns against each other at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili on March 11, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Dvalishvili defeated Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision.