UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV

The Russian bantamweight Umar Nurmagomedov sharpened his skills training with Eagles MMA and the American Kickboxing Academy. Before joining the UFC, he established himself as a champion within the Eagle Fighting Championship organization. A talented practitioner of combat sambo, he entered the premier global promotion with an undefeated record and a strong track record of finishing his opponents on the ground.

Heading into this competition, he carries an unblemished professional mark of sixteen victories without a single defeat. His recent performances include a knockout finish against Raoni Barcelos following a unanimous decision win over Nate Maness. Prior to those bouts, he secured consecutive submission victories by rear-naked choke against Brian Kelleher, Sergey Morozov, and Braian Gonzalez, consistently maintaining his momentum as he climbed through the ranks of the division.