UFC

Said Nurmagomedov

UFC18-5-0

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 8"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
70"
Nationality
Dagestan Republic, Russia

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

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
Birth date
Apr 5, 1992 (age 34)
Age
34
Country
Russia

Said Nurmagomedov Questions & Answers

What division does Said Nurmagomedov compete in?

Said Nurmagomedov is listed by the UFC as an active bantamweight.

What gym does Said Nurmagomedov train with?

The UFC profile lists Team Nurmagomedov as Said Nurmagomedov’s training camp.

When did Said Nurmagomedov make his UFC debut?

Said Nurmagomedov made his Octagon debut on July 14, 2018, against Justin Scoggins.

When did Said Nurmagomedov begin his professional MMA career?

The UFC lists Nurmagomedov as a professional fighter since 2009.

When was Said Nurmagomedov born?

Said Nurmagomedov was born on April 5, 1992.

How tall is Said Nurmagomedov?

Said Nurmagomedov is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall.

What titles and honors has Said Nurmagomedov held?

Nurmagomedov’s UFC profile identifies him as a World, Russian and European amateur MMA champion, a former WFCA featherweight champion, and an International Master of Sport in amateur MMA.

What is Said Nurmagomedov’s fighting style?

Nurmagomedov is listed as an MMA fighter whose profile highlights submission threats such as guillotines, armbars, rear-naked chokes and ninja chokes; it also names the flying knee as his favorite striking technique.