Who is Khabib's family?

Last Modified Jan 17, 2025 12:47 GMT
Who is Khabib's family?
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is undoubtedly one of the most prominent mixed martial artists to compete in the lightweight division of the American promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With a professional career that kicked off in 2008, Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the sport with an impeccable record of 29 wins and 0 losses in 2021. Following the longest UFC lightweight reign from April 2018 to March 2021, Nurmagomedov was recognized as a UFC Hall of Famer in June 2022.

However, even after retiring from professional MMA competitions, the undefeated former champion is still an active entity in mixed martial arts. He owns multiple MMA gyms and also trains numerous athletes. Some of his disciples and close family members are competing in the elite level of the sport.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's family

Hailing from Dagestan, Russia, Khabib Nurmagomedov has his cousins Usman, Umar, and Abubakar Nurmagomedov competing in the top tier of mixed martial arts. The former champion has been an inspiration to his family members and laid down the path for their upcoming glory. Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had trained all of them during their childhood. Hence, this family of Nurmagomedov has been crucial in stamping Dagestan and Russia in the world of mixed martial arts.

Umar Nurmagomedov is ranked as the No.2 contender in the bantamweight division of the UFC, as of January 2025. He will be facing Merab Dvalishvili for the title at UFC 311. Abubakar Nurmagomedov also competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. Whereas, Usman Nurmagomedov is the reigning lightweight champion in the Bellator MMA.

Apart from these fighters, people always mistake the UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev for being related to Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, they are childhood friends, who had been training under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and are not related by blood. After the demise of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, Khabib Nurmagomedov started training Makhachev and has been in his corner for most of his title matchups.

*Last updated on January 17, 2025.

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FAQs on Khabib Nurmagomedov's family

A. Hailing from Dagestan, Russia, Khabib Nurmagomedov has his cousins Usman, Umar, and Abubakar Nurmagomedov competing in the top tier of mixed martial arts. 

A. They are childhood friends, who had been training under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and are not related by blood.

A. With a professional career that kicked off in 2008, Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the sport with an impeccable record of 29 wins and 0 losses in 2021.

A. Umar Nurmagomedov is ranked as the No.2 contender in the bantamweight division of the UFC, as of January 2025.

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