LightweightRETIRED

Khabib Nurmagomedov

29-0

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

155 lbs

Reach

70"

Avg Fight Time

13:13

Gym

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) San Jose

Wins By

8 KO · 11 Sub · 10 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 1R2 2R3 8R4 1R5 1

Last 5

WWWWW

Finish Rate

66%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Dagestan Republic, Russia

Fight History

WIN

vs Justin Gaethje

UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R2 1:34

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 1:34

WIN

vs Dustin Poirier

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:06

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:06

WIN

vs Conor McGregor

UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor· 2018-10-06

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R4 3:03

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 3:03

WIN

vs Al Iaquinta

UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta· 2018-04-07

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Edson Barboza

UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm· 2017-12-30

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Michael Johnson

UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12

Submission

Kimura From Side Control

R3 2:31

SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R3 2:31

WIN

vs Pat Healy

UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Abel Trujillo

UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Kamal Shalorus

UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· 2013-05-18

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:08

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:08

WIN

vs Thiago Tavares

UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· 2013-05-18

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

R1 1:55

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R1 1:55

WIN

vs Gleison Tibau

UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2· 2012-07-07

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Darrell Horcher

UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R2 3:38

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:38

WIN

vs Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Wrestler

Control Wrestler

Why This Archetype

Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (5.32 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.

TD Rate

5.32/15m

TD Accuracy

48%

Clinch %

🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 5.32 per 15 minutes

📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

2 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Armbars

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Mount

100%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

50%

⭐Other

Knees

50%

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 Leg Kicks (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (200%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 450% 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

Striking Finishes

29% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

71% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

50% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

50% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 5 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

60% of subs

From Guard

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

20% of subs

From Side Control

Kimura From Side Control

20% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 71% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Half Guard (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (3x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚔️

All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.3) and Strike Def% (65%).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 85% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (73% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

49%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

65%

Elite

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

33% acc42%

Clinch

74% acc4%

Ground

76% acc54%

Striking Differential+2.35/min

4.10 landed/min1.75 absorbed/min

4.10

Landed/Min

1.75

Absorbed/Min

0.17

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed705

Sig. Strikes Attempted1444

Key Insights

Khabib is active on the ground (54%).

Primarily a headhunter with 86% targeting the head.

Dominant exchange ratio (2.3:1).

Strong defense at 65%.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 54% from ground at 76% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

48%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

85%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

39%

Landed

Defended

Total

127

5.32

TD / 15min

0.79

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

127

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

114

Landed

228

Attempted

50%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

9 total attempts

Opportunistic

33%

11%

33%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.32 TD/15min.

Elite TD defense (85%).

11 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 54% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,232

3.33

Ratio

Absorbed

370

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

4/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

50.1

Elite Activity

Strikes/Min

5.7

Standing %

50%

R3 vs R1 Output

73%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.33x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (50.1) - maintains relentless pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 13 fights

R1 Control

2:20

R2 Control

3:03

R3 Control

2:20

R1 to Final

-33%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-0.4pp

Body

-2.6pp

Leg

+3.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-26.4pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

Championship Rounds

Based on 2 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

18.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

24.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

133%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Championship Ready

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3026

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights