Said Nurmagomedov: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

48%

258 landed · 539 attempted

Takedown accuracy

17%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2022-12-17 to 2025-07-26

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Bryce Mitchell
Jul 26, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Vinicius Oliveira
Feb 1, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Muin Gafurov
Oct 21, 2023
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 1:13
Jonathan Martinez
Mar 11, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Saidyokub Kakhramonov
Dec 17, 2022
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 3:50
Douglas Silva de Andrade
Jul 9, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Cody Stamann
Jan 23, 2022
Win
Mark Striegl
Oct 18, 2020
Win
Raoni Barcelos
Dec 21, 2019
Loss
Ricardo Ramos
Feb 2, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:27

Said Nurmagomedov Bio

Said Nurmagomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC bantamweight division. The UFC lists him as active, records his place of birth as Dagestan Republic, Russia, and identifies his professional career as beginning in 2009. He made his UFC debut in July 2018 and has built his career around fast, unorthodox offense and submission threats.

Nurmagomedov’s notable UFC victories include a first-round guillotine-choke submission of Muin Gafurov at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023. His most recent recorded bout was a unanimous-decision loss to Bryce Mitchell at UFC on ABC 9 on July 26, 2025. UFC’s profile describes his approach as a blend of striking and submission grappling, including guillotine, armbar, rear-naked-choke and ninja-choke finishes.

Record: 18-5-0
Division: Bantamweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Leg reach: 38.50
Gym / team: DagFighter
Nationality: Dagestan Republic, Russia

Said Nurmagomedov Questions & Answers

What division does Said Nurmagomedov compete in?

Said Nurmagomedov competes in the UFC bantamweight division.

When did Said Nurmagomedov make his professional MMA debut?

Said Nurmagomedov began his professional MMA career in 2009.

When did Said Nurmagomedov make his UFC debut?

Said Nurmagomedov made his UFC debut on July 14, 2018.

What is Said Nurmagomedov’s height?

Said Nurmagomedov is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall.

When was Said Nurmagomedov born?

Said Nurmagomedov was born on April 5, 1992.

Who did Said Nurmagomedov defeat at UFC 294?

Said Nurmagomedov defeated Muin Gafurov by first-round guillotine-choke submission at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023.

What is Said Nurmagomedov known for stylistically?

Said Nurmagomedov is known for dynamic striking, opportunistic takedowns and a varied submission game that includes guillotine and ninja-choke attacks.