Discover the defining moments in the early life of Khabib Nurmagomedov. From birth to education, explore key events.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist, renowned for his undefeated record of 29-0. He held the UFC Lightweight Championship from April 2018 to March 2021, marking the longest reign in that division's history. Widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists ever, Nurmagomedov was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022. His dominance and unblemished record have solidified his legacy in the sport.
September 1988: Birth of Khabib Nurmagomedov
On September 20, 1988, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov was born in the village of Sildi in Dagestan ASSR, Soviet Union.
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2012: Training with SC Bazarganova and K-Dojo, AMA Fight Club and Mamishev Fight Team
In 2012, Khabib Nurmagomedov trained with SC Bazarganova in Kizilyurt, Dagestan, K-Dojo, AMA Fight Club in Fairfield, New Jersey and Mamishev Fight Team in Saint Petersburg.
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June 2013: Marriage to Patimat
In June 2013, Khabib Nurmagomedov married Patimat.
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2013: Training with Fight Spirit Team
In 2013, Khabib Nurmagomedov trained with Fight Spirit Team in Kolpino, St. Petersburg.
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June 2015: Birth of First Daughter
On June 1, 2015, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Patimat welcomed their first daughter.
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2015: Training with KHK MMA Team
In 2015, Khabib Nurmagomedov trained with KHK MMA Team in Bahrain.
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2016: Co-founding Eagles MMA
In 2016, Khabib Nurmagomedov co-founded his own team, Eagles MMA, with support from Ziyavudin Magomedov.
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December 2017: Birth of First Son
On December 30, 2017, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Patimat welcomed their first son.
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October 2018: Honorary Citizen of Grozny
In October 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov was made an "Honorary Citizen of Grozny" after his victory against McGregor at UFC 229.
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2018: Appeal for Ziyavudin Magomedov's Release
In 2018, after Ziyavudin Magomedov's arrest, Khabib Nurmagomedov used his post-fight speech at UFC 223 to appeal to Vladimir Putin for Magomedov's release.
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December 2019: Birth of Second Son
On December 22, 2019, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Patimat welcomed their second son.
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December 2019: Awarded Order For Services to the Republic of Dagestan
On December 5, 2019, Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father, Abdulmanap, were awarded the Order For Services to the Republic of Dagestan for their contributions to sports in Dagestan.
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2019: Student at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
As of 2019, Khabib Nurmagomedov was a third-year student at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.
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May 2020: Father's Medical Coma
In May 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, Abdulmanap, was placed in a medically induced coma after contracting COVID-19 following heart surgery.
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July 2020: Start of Voting Period for 2021 Awards
In July 2020, the voting period for the 2021 awards began, running until July 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 2020: Death of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
On July 3, 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov's father and long-time trainer, Abdulmanap, passed away at the age of 57.
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October 2020: Transition to Coaching
After retiring in October 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov began coaching fighters with Javier Mendez at American Kickboxing Academy.
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July 2021: End of Voting Period for 2021 Awards
In July 2021, the voting period for the 2021 awards ended, having started in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 2021: Rumors of Professional Football Contract
In August 2021, speculation arose that Khabib Nurmagomedov had signed a professional football contract with Legion Dynamo, but he later denied signing, stating he was just a fan of the club.
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January 2023: Complete Retirement From MMA
In January 2023, Khabib Nurmagomedov completely retired from MMA, including coaching and cornering, to focus on his family.
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