Said Nurmagomedov is a 31-year-old professional fighter from Dagestan, Russia, competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Starting his professional MMA career in 2009, Nurmagomedov holds a record of 17 wins and 3 losses. He also has a record of four wins via knockout, five wins via submission, and eight first-round finishes, glorifying his fight resume.
Before making his UFC debut, Said Nurmagomedov competed in various promotions like World Ultimate Full Contact, Vale Tudo, Liga Kavkaz, ACB, and WFCA. Nurmagomedov is a former AFC bantamweight champion.
Moving on, with a staggering record of 11 wins and 1 loss, the 31-year-old made his Octagon debut on July 14, 2018, against Justin Scoggins and won the bout via a split decision. The fight occurred at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov in Boise, Idaho, United States. Ever since Said Nurmagomedov has had eight fights in the UFC and has lost only twice.
Said Nurmagomedov Next Fight
Said Nurmagomedov is set to face Muin Gafurov for his next fight at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2. The bantamweight matchup will take place in the main card on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov Stats
| Stats | Said Nurmagomedov | Muin Gafurov |
| Record | 17-3 (4 KOs) | 14-1 (5 KOs) |
| Championship | - | - |
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Height | 1.73m | 1.7m |
| Division(s) | Bantamweight | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 68” | 76 |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 6 |
| Professional Debut | 2009 | 2013 |
Said Nurmagomedov Record
| 20 matches | 17 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 3 |
Said Nurmagomedov Last Fight
Said Nurmagomedov had his last fight against Jonathan Martinez at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili on March 11, 2023. It was actually a bantamweight bout between two contenders who were on a four-fight win streak. However, Nurmagomedov lost the streak as he lost the bout via a unanimous decision.
*Last updated on October 20, 2023.
FAQs
A. Said Nurmagomedov is set to face Muin Gafurov for his next fight
A. The bantamweight matchup between Said Nurmagomedov and Muin Gafurov will take place in the main card on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
A. Nurmagomedov holds a record of 17 wins and 3 losses. He also has a record of four wins via knockout, five wins via submission, and eight first-round finishes, glorifying his fight resume.
A. Said Nurmagomedov is a 31-year-old professional fighter from Dagestan, Russia, competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
A. No, Said Nurmagomedov is not related to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
