Usman Nurmagomedov

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Usman Nurmagomedov
Усман Нурмагомедов
Photo of Usman Nurmagomedov in a white shirt
Usman Nurmagomedov in 2021
Born Usman Nurmagomedov
(1998-04-17) April 17, 1998 (age 26)
Kizilyurt, Dagestan, Russia
Native name Усман Нурмагомедов
Residence Buena Park, California, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach 72.0 in
Style Muay Thai, Sambo
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Chelyabinsk, Russia
San Jose, California
Team Eagles MMA
American Kickboxing Academy
Trainer Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (former)
Javier Mendez
Years active 2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 17
By knockout 8
By submission 6
By decision 3
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Usman Nurmagomedov (born April 17, 1998), is a Russian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Bellator Lightweight World Champion. He has previously competed in the UAE Warriors and Eagle Fighting Championship (then Gorilla Fighting Championship). He is the younger brother of UFC fighter Umar Nurmagomedov and a cousin of former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.[1] As of December 13, 2022, he is #7 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings.[2]

Background

Usman Nurmagomedov was born on April 17, 1998, in the city of Kizilyurt, Republic of Dagestan.[3][4]

As a child, living in his native village, with his brother Umar Nurmagomedov, he began to attend freestyle wrestling practice at the age of eight. Once his brother Umar began to practice Thai boxing, Usman followed suit.[5][6][3]

After moving to Makhachkala, Usman began training with his uncle, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov at the Eagles MMA camp. There he gained sambo skills and trained alongside teammates such as his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. He is of Avar ethnic origin.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Nurmagomedov's professional MMA career began on March 26, 2017 in Moscow at the Moscow Pankration Federation promotion tournament. His opponent was Imran Abdiev. Usman won his first professional fight via armbar in the first round.[7][8]

Nurmagomedov would continue fighting in various organizations such as the GFC and UAE Warriors, winning his next 10 fights. All but one of these fights were won by a knockout or submission.[9] After winning his 11th professional fight in the Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament, Usman signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator.[10] According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, he is considered to be a "major prospect" in the sport.[11]

Bellator MMA

In his stateside and Bellator debut on April 2, 2021 at Bellator 255, Nurmagomedov fought Mike Hamel. Primarily utilizing his significant reach advantage, Usman focused on throwing kicks and not letting Hamel get into range. At times when Hamel did close the distance, Nurmagomedov took the fight to the ground. He won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[12]

In his second fight for Bellator on July 31, 2021 at Bellator 263, Nurmagomedov faced Luis "Manny" Muro. After landing a successful knee that caused Muro to fall to the floor, Nurmagomedov followed through with hammerfists causing the referee to stop the fight in round 1.[13][14]

Usman's next fight was at Bellator 269 on October 23, 2021 where he faced Patrik Pietilä at a catchweight bout at 160 lbs. After utilizing his kicks from a distance, Nurmagomedov took the fight to the ground once Pietila closed the distance. Taking his back, Nurmagomedov locked in a rear-naked choke, and won the fight by submission in the first round.[15]

Nurmagomedov then faced Chris Gonzalez on July 22, 2022 at Bellator 283. After tripping Gonzalez, Usman locked in a guillotine choke and got the tap. He won the fight via Submission in the first round.[16]

Usman faced Patricky Pitbull for the Bellator Lightweight World Championship at Bellator 288 on November 18, 2022.[17] He defeated him in dominant fashion, winning the belt and the bout via unanimous decision.[18]

Lightweight Grand Prix

Nurmagomedov was announced as one of the participants of the Bellator Lightweight Grand Prix, which has a grand prize of $1 million. On March 10, 2023, Usman defended his title in the quarterfinal of the Grand Prix against former WEC and UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson at Bellator 292.[19] He won the fight quickly, dropping Henderson with a question-mark kick seconds into the fight, and then proceeding to take his back and win the fight with a rear-naked choke.[20]

Championships and awards

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–0 Benson Henderson Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 292 March 10, 2023 1 2:37 San Jose, California, United States Bellator Lightweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Defended the Bellator Lightweight World Championship.
Win 16–0 Patricky Pitbull Decision (unanimous) Bellator 288 November 18, 2022 5 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Won the Bellator Lightweight World Championship.
Win 15–0 Chris Gonzalez Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 283 July 22, 2022 1 2:54 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 14–0 Patrik Pietilä Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 269 October 23, 2021 1 4:06 Moscow, Russia Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 13–0 Manny Muro TKO (knee to the body) Bellator 263 July 31, 2021 1 3:30 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 12–0 Mike Hamel Decision (unanimous) Bellator 255 April 2, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 11–0 Svyatoslav Shabanov TKO (punches) FNG / GFC: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Memory Tournament September 9, 2020 2 3:37 Moscow, Russia
Win 10–0 Jerry Kvarnstrom TKO (punches and elbows) UAE Warriors 12 July 31, 2020 1 2:39 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 9–0 Ruslan Tuyakov TKO (knees) Gorilla Fighting 24 February 9, 2020 2 2:03 Saratov, Russia
Win 8–0 Roman Golovinov TKO (punches) UAE Warriors 9 November 29, 2019 1 1:45 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 7–0 Kazim Zhakhangirov Submission (guillotine choke) Gorilla Fighting 17 September 27, 2019 2 1:10 Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Win 6–0 Ruslan Hisamutdinov Decision (unanimous) Gorilla Fighting 15 July 28, 2019 3 5:00 Penza, Russia
Win 5–0 Gabriel Baino TKO (punches) Gorilla Fighting 11 March 3, 2019 1 3:14 Penza, Russia Lightweight debut.
Win 4–0 Romeo Njia Submission (rear-naked choke) Battle on Volga 9 February 17, 2019 1 4:48 Moscow, Russia
Win 3–0 Issei Moriyama TKO (punches) Brave CF 21 December 28, 2018 1 N/A Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Win 2–0 Dmitriy Berestovskiy TKO (doctor stoppage) Battle on Volga 8 December 14, 2018 1 5:00 Samara, Russia
Win 1–0 Imran Abdiev Submission (armbar) MPF: Young Talents Cup 2017 March 26, 2017 1 1:51 Moscow, Russia Featherweight debut.

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See also

References

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