WelterweightACTIVE
Abubakar Nurmagomedov
17-4-1
Age
33
Height
5'11"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
11:58
Gym
—
Wins By
6 KO · 4 Sub · 7 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 4
LLWW
Finish Rate
59%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Fight History
LOSS
EZ
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
DZ
vs David Zawada
UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:50
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:50
WIN
GO
vs Gadzhi Omargadzhiev
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Jared Gooden
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2021-03-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.8/min
Grappling
1.25 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Abubakar adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
9 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
44%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
33%
⭐Other
Guillotines
33%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
22%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (78%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Jabs) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 244% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strike Acc% (53%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 89% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (112% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc90%
Clinch
80% acc10%
Ground
50% acc1%
Striking Differential+0.17/min
2.78 landed/min2.61 absorbed/min
2.78
Landed/Min
2.61
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed133
Sig. Strikes Attempted250
Key Insights
Abubakar is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 65%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 48% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
22%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
89%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
1
Defended
17
Total
18
1.25
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
18
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
18
Attempted
22%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (89%).
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (22%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
133
1.08
Ratio
Absorbed
123
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.7
High
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
59%
R3 vs R1 Output
112%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (37.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:53
R2 Control
2:05
R3 Control
2:10
R1 to Final
+37%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.7pp
Body
-8.9pp
Leg
-2.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights