Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist who has made a profound impact on the world of combat sports. Born on September 20, 1988, in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, Khabib began training in wrestling at the age of 11, under the guidance of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. He quickly became a skilled grappler, earning multiple championships in Russian and European wrestling competitions. Khabib's transition to mixed martial arts was seamless, as he began competing professionally in 2008. He quickly racked up an impressive record, winning 13 of his first 14 fights, with 10 of those victories coming by way of submission. His impressive skills and aggressive fighting style earned him a spot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he has since become one of the most dominant lightweight champions in the organization's history. Known for his exceptional grappling skills, Khabib has submitted some of the toughest opponents in the sport, including Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier.