Umar Nurmagomedov is a Dagestani professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The bantamweight Dagestani fighter belongs to the famed family of mixed martial artists, the Nurmagomedovs of Dagestan. Before making his entry into the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion, the UFC, Nurmagomedov competed in multiple professional fight promotions, notable among which was his brief stint in the PFL.
Umar Nurmagomedov is currently ranked as the No. 2 bantamweight fighter in the UFC’s bantamweight division. Having an undefeated fighting career until now, he is all set for his return at UFC 311 where he would be trying to clinch the 135 lb title.
Umar Nurmagomedov Next Fight - Opponent, Date, & Location
Umar Nurmagomedov is set to face the reigning bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili in his next fight at UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Arena in Inglewood, California, United States.
| Stats | Merab Dvalishvili | Umar Nurmagomedov |
| MMA record | 18-4-0 | 18-0-0 |
| Last fight | Win | Win |
| Win streak | 11 | 18 |
| Age | 33 years old | 28 years old |
| Country | Georgia | Russia |
| Reach | 68 in | 69 in |
| Leg reach | 38 in | 39 in |
| Takedown accuracy | 36% | 50% |
| Takedown defense | 80% | 100% |
| MMA debut | 2014 | 2016 |
Umar Nurmagomedov's MMA record
Heading into UFC 311, Umar Nurmagomedov has an undefeated professional mixed martial arts record of 18 wins in 18 fights (18-0-0). Of his wins, seven have come by submitting his opponent, two by knockouts, and nine by decisions.
| 18 matches | 18 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
Merab Dvalishvili's MMA record
Heading into UFC 311, Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili holds a clinical MMA record of 18 wins and four losses (18-4-0). Three of his victories have come by way of knockout, one by submission, and fourteen by decisions.
| 22 matches | 18 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 14 | 3 |
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Umar Nurmagomedov's last fight
Umar Nurmagomedov fought Cory Sandhagen in his most recent fight on August 3, 2024. The duo locked horns with each other at UFC on ABC 7. Nurmagomedov won the fight via a unanimous decision.
FAQs on Umar Nurmagomedov
A. Heading into UFC 311, he has a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 0 losses.
A. Merab Dvalishvili is his next opponent.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 18 wins and 4 losses.
A. He fights in the bantamweight division of the UFC.
A. He is ranked No. 2 in the UFC’s bantamweight rankings.
