Bantamweight#2 RankedACTIVE
Umar Nurmagomedov
18-1
2 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'8"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
13:48
Gym
—
UFC Record
8-1(9 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 2 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 4R5 1
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
3
Style
MMA
Location
Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Last Fight2026-01-24
DF
W - Deiveson Figueiredo
KO/TKOR1 4:40
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Umar NurmagomedovDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
RB
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:40
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:40
WIN
SM
vs Sergey Morozov
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:39
WIN
CS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BA
vs Bekzat Almakhan
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NM
vs Nate Maness
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MD
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BK
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:15
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:15
WIN
MB
vs Mario Bautista
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
-620FAV
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00·-620
WIN
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.4/min
Grappling
3.26 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Umar adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 57% striking and 40% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Head Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+76% vs div avg
77%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
38%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
31%
⭐Other
Counters
23%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (77%). 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 (139%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 266% 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
1
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling 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 (3.3) and Strike Def% (61%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 79% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (163% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#1 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#8 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
52% acc67%
Clinch
67% acc6%
Ground
79% acc27%
Striking Differential+2.23/min
4.38 landed/min2.15 absorbed/min
4.38
Landed/Min
2.15
Absorbed/Min
0.16
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed423
Sig. Strikes Attempted740
Key Insights
Umar is active on the ground (28%).
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Dominant exchange ratio (2.0:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 27% from ground at 79% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#18 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
79%
Elite
Division Rank#17 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
11%
Landed
6
Defended
47
Total
53
3.26
TD / 15min
0.31
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
53
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
42
Landed
106
Attempted
40%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.26 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 79%.
7 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 27% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
846
2.03
Ratio
Absorbed
416
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
47.9
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.0
Standing %
62%
R3 vs R1 Output
163%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.03x) - consistent striking dominance.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (47.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 163% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:55
R2 Control
2:02
R3 Control
2:23
R1 to Final
+28%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+20.5pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.9pp
Body
-7.5pp
Leg
+1.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+20.5pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
18.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
20.3
sig strikes / round
Output Change
109%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#30
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#5
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#1
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#8
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#37
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#5
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#31
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#4
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3111
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 6
67% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights