Basic details:
- Name: Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov
- Age: 34 (as of 2023)
- Birthplace: Sildi, Tsumadinsky District, Dagestan, Russia
- Profession: Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Coach
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: 155 lbs (70 kg)
- Body Measurement: Not publicly available
- Eye Color: Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- School: Not publicly available
- Education: Studied finance at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
- College/University: Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
- Nickname: The Eagle
- Nationality: Russian
- Awards: Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2021
Net worth:
- Estimated net worth: $40 million (as of 2023)
Career:
i. Overview:
– Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired professional mixed martial artist and one of the most dominant fighters in the history of the sport.
– He started his professional MMA career in 2008 and joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2011.
– Known for his grappling and wrestling skills, Khabib finished his career with an undefeated record of 29 wins and no losses.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
– Became the UFC Lightweight Champion in 2018 by defeating Al Iaquinta at UFC 223
– Successfully defended his title three times before retiring in 2020
– Retired with an unblemished record of 29-0
– Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2021
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
– Khabib is married but prefers to keep his personal life private and away from the public eye.
ii. Family:
– Father: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (decorated judo and sambo coach)
– Mother: Name not public
– Siblings: Two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister
– Children: One daughter and two sons
iii. Controversies (if applicable):
– Khabib was involved in a post-fight brawl following his victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229, which led to a temporary suspension and a fine.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Khabib is a devout Muslim and regularly speaks about the importance of his faith in his life.
- He has trained with bears during his childhood, as part of his wrestling development.
- Khabib is an avid soccer fan and has expressed interest in potentially playing professionally in the future.
Social media links:
- Instagram: @khabib_nurmagomedov
- Twitter: @TeamKhabib
- Facebook: @KhabibTheEagle
