A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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.
April 2014: Victory Against Rafael dos Anjos
On April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox 11, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision, dominating the fight.
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April 2016: Win Against Darrell Horcher
In April 2016, Khabib Nurmagomedov won the fight against promotional newcomer Darrell Horcher by TKO in the second round at UFC on Fox 19.
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November 2016: Dominant Win Against Michael Johnson
On November 12, 2016, at UFC 205, Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated the fight against Michael Johnson, winning via submission in the third round.
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December 2017: Victory Over Edson Barboza
On December 30, 2017, at UFC 219, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Edson Barboza by unanimous decision, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
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April 2018: UFC Lightweight Champion
In April 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov became the UFC Lightweight Champion, marking a significant career milestone.
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April 2018: UFC Lightweight Championship Win
On April 7, 2018, at UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov won the UFC Lightweight Championship by defeating Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision, amidst multiple opponent changes.
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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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September 2019: Victory Over Dustin Poirier
On September 7, 2019, at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Dustin Poirier via submission, unifying the lightweight titles and earning his second Performance of the Night bonus.
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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: Forbes Top Russian Athlete
In 2019, Forbes ranked Khabib Nurmagomedov as the No. 1 most successful Russian athlete, recognizing his financial success and popularity.
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October 2020: Victory over Gaethje and Retirement Announcement
On October 24, 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 to unify the UFC Lightweight Championship. Following the win, he announced his retirement from MMA, fulfilling a promise to his mother after his father's passing.
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June 30, 2022: UFC Hall of Fame Induction
On June 30, 2022, Khabib Nurmagomedov was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding achievements and legacy in mixed martial arts.
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July 2022: Induction into UFC Hall of Fame
On July 1, 2022, Khabib Nurmagomedov was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
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