Abubakar Magomedovich Nurmagomedov (born November 13, 1989) is a Russian

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, who is currently competing in the

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division of the

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. He is a three-time Combat Sambo World Championship bronze medalist and Russian national combat sambo champion.

Background

Abubakar Nurmagomedov was born on November 13, 1989 in the village of Goksuv in Khasavyurtovsky District, Dagestan. At primary school Abubakar began to train in

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, and after high school he switched to Combat Sambo under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. In 2014 he won the bronze medal match at the Combat Sambo World Championships.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Nurmagomedov made his professional MMA debut in October 2011 against Ibrahim Dzhantukhanov of Russia, and won in the first round by Submission (armbar). At the Sochi Star tournament he lost to Magomed Mustafaev by technical knockout in the first round.

World Combat Sambo Championship

Abubakar came in third place in various world combat sambo tournaments, against multiple world champions like

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and Pavel Kusch, and Eldar Eldarov in the tournaments he competed in.

World Series of Fighting

In March Nurmagomedov signed a contract with WSOF. In his WSOF debut, Nurmagomedov defeated Jorge Moreno of USA on August 1, 2015 at WSOF 22 via unanimous decision. After his debut he beat next opponent from

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Danny Davis Jr. on December 18, 2015 at WSOF 26 via unanimous decision. Nurmagomedov faced Matthew Frincu on April 2, 2016 at WSOF 30. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Nurmagomedov faced

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on October 7, 2016 at WSOF 33. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Nurmagomedov faced Matt Secor on 18 March 2017 at WSOF 35. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Professional Fighters League

Nurmagomedov competed at PFL welterweight Grand-Prix. He faced Pavel Kusch in the opening round at PFL 3 on July 5, 2018. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. Nurmagomedov faced Jonatan Westin on August 16, 2018 at PFL 6. He won the fight by unanimous decision. On October 15, 2018, it was announced that Nurmagomedov would replace João Zeferino in the Welterweight Tournament at PFL 10 on October 20, 2018. He faced

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in the quarter-final round. The bout ended in a unanimous draw with Nurmagomedov advancing due to winning the first round. However, Nurmagomedov did not advance to semifinals due to hand injury and Veličković replaced him.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Nurmagomedov made his promotional debut on November 9, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 163 against

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. He lost the fight via submission in round one. Nurmagomedov faced Jared Gooden on March 27, 2021 at

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez on July 17, 2021 at

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. However, Nurmagomedov was forced to withdraw from the event, citing injury. Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Philip Rowe on July 16, 2022 at UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez. However, the pairing was cancelled due to complications on both sides. Rowe has been forced to withdraw due to an injury, while Nurmagomedov is dealing with visa issues. Nurmagomedov faced Gadzhi Omargadzhiev on October 22, 2022 at

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. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Carlston Harris on March 11, 2023, at

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. However, Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jared Gooden. Nurmagomedo faced

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on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46. He lost the fight via split decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Sambo

*World Combat Sambo Federation (WCSF) **World Championship-Moscow, Russia (2013) at 82kg **World Cup in Combat Sambo Among Professionals-Gaspra, Crimea in 2014 at 82kg **World Championship-Moscow, Russia (2014) at 82kg

Controversies

UFC 229 Nurmagomedov-McGregor post-fight incident

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jumped the cage after his title victory and charged toward

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's cornerman Dillon Danis. Soon after, McGregor and Abubakar attempted to exit the octagon, but a scuffle broke out between them after Abubakar was attacked by McGregor. McGregor was then attacked by two of Khabib's corner men,

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and Esed Emiragaev. On January 29, 2019, the NSAC announced a one-year suspension for Nurmagomedov, (retroactive to October 6, 2018) and a $25,000 fine. He became eligible to compete again on June 6, 2019.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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