How is Umar related to Khabib?

Last Modified Aug 2, 2024 12:19 GMT
Khabib Nurmagomedov(L) with Umar Nurmagomedov(R).

Umar Nurmagomedov is an undefeated professional mixed martial artist from Dagestan. Currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he started training with his brother, the Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov, at a young age. Nurmagomedev mastered his wrestling skills and eventually transitioned to professional mixed martial arts. His mixed martial arts debut came against Rishat Kharisov at Fight Nights Global 57 on December 16, 2016. Nurmagomedov dispatched Kharisov in the second round with a guillotine choke to secure a second-round submission victory. After fighting in multiple fight promotions, which include PFL and Eagle FC, Nurmagomedov finally joined the UFC.

In his debut in the UFC, Umar Nurmagomedev was pitted against Sergey Morozov at the UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny on January 20, 2021. Morozov couldn’t last long inside the octagon against Nurmagomedov and ended up losing the fight via second-round submission courtesy of a rear-naked choke. He won the Performance of the Night award in his debut showdown at the UFC.

Umar and Khabib Nurmagomedov's relation

Umar Nurmagomedov is the cousin of the retired UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. His brother is also a professional mixed martial artist who is a champion in the Bellator. Umar Nurmagomedov was trained by the legendary mixed martial arts trainer and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

How much does Umar Nurmagomedov weigh?

Umar Nurmagomedov weighs 135 lb. and is an active competitor in the UFC’s bantamweight division. For bouts that do not involve a title, fighters can weigh up to 136 lb, whereas a showdown involving a title obligates a fighter to weigh 135 lb. With a weight of 135 lb., Umar Nurmagomedov falls within this weight limit.

How tall is Umar Nurmagomedov?

Umar Nurmagomedov is 1.78 meters tall. He has a reach of 69 inches and fights with a southpaw stance. Nurmagomedov’s height, reach, and weight comes in handy in his fights inside the octagon as a bantamweight competitor.

*Last updated on August 2, 2024.

FAQs on Umar Nurmagomedov relation with Khabib Nurmagomedov

A. Umar Nurmagomedov stands 1.78 meters tall.


A. Umar Nurmagomedov weighs 135 lb.


A. Umar Nurmagomedov is a cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov.


A. He fights in the bantamweight division of the UFC.


A. Usman Nurmagomedov is the brother of Umar Nurmagomedov.


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