History of Umar Nurmagomedov in Timeline

Umar Nurmagomedov is a Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Bantamweight division. He has also fought in the EFC and PFL. Umar is the older brother of Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov and cousin of former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. As of May 7, 2024, he is ranked #10 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

January 3, 1996: Birth of Umar Nurmagomedov

Umar Nurmagomedov was born on January 3, 1996.

December 16, 2016: Umar Nurmagomedov's Debut Fight

Umar Nurmagomedov made his professional fighting debut in Moscow at Fight Nights Global 57 on December 16, 2016, defeating Rishat Kharisov by guillotine choke in the second round.

January 5, 2017: Victory Over Ulukbek Amanbaev

Umar Nurmagomedov won his second professional fight against Ulukbek Amanbaev at Fight Star: Battle on Sura 6 on January 5, 2017, securing a first-round victory by rear-naked choke.

May 11, 2018: FMMAS Bantamweight Championship Victory

On May 11, 2018, Umar Nurmagomedov became the FMMAS Bantamweight Champion at Samara at the Battle on Volga 4 after winning against Fatkhidin Sobirov by unanimous decision.

August 30, 2018: Victory Against Saidyokub Kakhramonov at PFL 7

Umar Nurmagomedov won against future UFC fighter Saidyokub Kakhramonov by unanimous decision at PFL 7 on August 30, 2018.

April 14, 2019: Successful Title Defense at Battle on the Volga 10

Umar Nurmagomedov successfully defended his title at the Battle on the Volga 10 on April 14, 2019, defeating Brazilian fighter Wagner Lima by unanimous decision.

July 13, 2019: Title Defense and Victory Against Taras Gryckiv at GFC 14

Umar Nurmagomedov defended his title and won against Taras Gryckiv at GFC 14 on July 13, 2019, via rear-naked choke in the first round.

August 8, 2019: Victory Against Sidemar Honorio at PFL 6

Umar Nurmagomedov returned to the PFL and defeated Sidemar Honorio by unanimous decision at PFL 6 on August 8, 2019.

November 23, 2019: Successful Title Defense Against Brian Gonzalez

On November 23, 2019, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Umar Nurmagomedov defended his title against Argentinian fighter Brian Gonzalez, winning by rear-naked choke at the end of the first round.

April 18, 2020: Scheduled Fight Against Hunter Azure at UFC 249 (Postponed)

Umar Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight Hunter Azure on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249; however, the event was postponed.

July 2020: Withdrawal from UFC on ESPN 14

Umar Nurmagomedov withdrew from his scheduled fight against Nathaniel Wood at UFC on ESPN 14 in July 2020 due to the passing of his uncle, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

October 24, 2020: Scheduled Fight Against Sergey Morozov at UFC 254 (Postponed)

Umar Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight Sergey Morozov at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020; however, he pulled out due to an illness.

January 20, 2021: Victory Against Sergey Morozov at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny

Umar Nurmagomedov fought Sergey Morozov at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny on January 20, 2021, securing a second-round victory by rear-naked choke. This fight earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.

January 24, 2021: Scheduled Fight Against Sergey Morozov at UFC 257 (Rescheduled)

The fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Sergey Morozov, initially planned for UFC 254, was rescheduled for UFC 257 on January 24, 2021. However, the bout was rescheduled again.

March 5, 2022: Victory Against Brian Kelleher at UFC 272

Umar Nurmagomedov won against Brian Kelleher at UFC 272 on March 5, 2022, with a first-round rear-naked choke.

March 19, 2022: Withdrawal from UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall

Umar Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight Jack Shore at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall on March 19, 2022; however, he withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Timur Valiev.

June 25, 2022: Victory Against Nate Maness at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot

Umar Nurmagomedov won against Nate Maness by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on June 25, 2022.

January 14, 2023: Victory Against Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov

Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Raoni Barcelos by knockout in the first round at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov on January 14, 2023. This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.

August 5, 2023: Withdrawal from UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font

Umar Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font on August 5, 2023, but withdrew due to a shoulder injury in July and was replaced by Rob Font.

March 2, 2024: Victory Against Bekzat Almakhan at UFC Fight Night 238

Umar Nurmagomedov won against Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 238 on March 2, 2024, after dominating the majority of the bout on the ground.

May 7, 2024: Umar Nurmagomedov Ranked #10 in UFC Bantamweight Rankings

As of May 7, 2024, Umar Nurmagomedov was ranked #10 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

August 3, 2024: Bantamweight Title Eliminator Victory Against Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ABC 7

Umar Nurmagomedov secured a victory against Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision in a bantamweight title eliminator at UFC on ABC 7 on August 3, 2024.