Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Said Nurmagomedov
18-5
Age
33
Height
5'8"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
09:28
Gym
Team Nurmagomedov
UFC Record
7-4(11 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 3 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 1R3 2
Last 5
LWLLW
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
3
Style
MMA
Location
Dagestan Republic, Russia
Next Fight2026-02-07
JB
vs Javid Basharat
Opponent Last Bout
L - Ricky SimonKO/TKOR1 3:58· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
VO
vs Vinicius Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Justin Scoggins
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
BM
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SK
vs Saidyokub Kakhramonov
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 3:50
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 3:50
WIN
DS
vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MS
vs Mark Striegl
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 0:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:51
LOSS
RB
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RR
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Kick Body
R1 2:28
KO/TKOSpinning Back Kick Body·R1 2:28
WIN
MG
vs Muin Gafurov
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 1:13
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 1:13
WIN
CS
vs Cody Stamann
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane· 2022-01-22
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 0:47
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 0:47
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
0.86 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Said adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
17 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+75% vs div avg
76%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Spinning
59%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
41%
⭐Other
Guillotines
41%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
35%
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 (76%). 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 (135%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 270% 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
2
40% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#11
50% of KOs
Spinning Back Kick Body
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 3 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#13
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head On Ground (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke On Ground (3x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (80% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#19 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
49% acc76%
Clinch
65% acc14%
Ground
79% acc10%
Striking Differential+1.03/min
3.08 landed/min2.05 absorbed/min
3.08
Landed/Min
2.05
Absorbed/Min
0.29
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed321
Sig. Strikes Attempted661
Key Insights
Said is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Effective body attack (25%).
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Integrates body kicks.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 49% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
15%
Low
Division Rank#45 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#35 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
1
Defended
38
Total
39
0.86
TD / 15min
1.15
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
39
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
39
Attempted
15%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
8 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
63%
R2
25%
R3
13%
Key Insights
Active submission threat (1.15/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (15%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
321
1.91
Ratio
Absorbed
168
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
80%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.91x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:20
R2 Control
0:23
R3 Control
0:55
R1 to Final
-4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+15.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+15.5pp
Body
-9.1pp
Leg
-6.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#42
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#3
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#17
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#19
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#31
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#36
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#7
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#12
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2975
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 3
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights