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Khabib Nurmagomedov

The world of mixed martial arts appears to be star-studded and glamorous on the surface. But the amount of effort put in and the dedication of these individuals to the sport often remains a stranger to the public eye. Khabib is now a retired mixed martial arts artist and a promoter of the sport.

He competed in the lightweight division in the league Ultimate Fighting Championship( UFC) and remained the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. He holds this title since April 2018. With a track record of twenty-nine wins and no losses, Khabib retired from the sport with an undefeated record.

After his retirement, Khabib became the owner of Gorilla Fighting Championship, which was the Russian mixed martial arts league, after purchasing it for $1 million and renamed it to Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC).

Well, how well do you know about Khabib Nurmagomedov? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Khabib Nurmagomedov to date.

Biography and Early Life

Khabib was born in Sidi’s village in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR on September 20, 1988. He has two siblings: his older brother Muhammad Nurmagomedov and his younger sister Amina Nurmagomedov. When his father moved from Sildi to Kirovaul, he converted the basement of their two-storeyed house into a gym. Khabib’s interest in martial arts started to develop when we watched students train in the gym.

Khabib started learning wrestling from the young age of eight years old under the mentorship and guidance of his father. His father, Abdulmanap, was a decorated army vet and was also trained in judo and sambo while he was a part of the military.

In the year 2001, Khabib and his family shifted to Makhachkala. Here Khabib resumed his training and learned judo at the age of 15 and combat sambo while he was 17. Khabib would be frequently involved in street fights in his early days before he started focusing entirely on mixed martial arts.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s age is 32 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 20 September 1988. Though, he is 5′ 10″ in feet and inches and 178 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 155 lbs in Pound and 70kg in Kilograms.

Education

As of 2019, Khabib is a third-year student at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. He is also fluent in Avar, Russian, English, Turkish, and Arabic. It is evident from his professional career that he was always keen towards sports and athletics, and thus had no interest in studies.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Khabib Nurmagomedov got married to Patimat in June 2013. The couple has been blessed with three children: their daughter born on June 1, 2015, their son born on December 30, 2017, and their youngest son born on December 22, 2019. Khabib’s first son Magomed was named after Khabib’s great grandfather. Khabib’s cousins are also a part of the UFC, the most prominent one being Abubakar Nurmagomedov.

In May 2020, Khabib’s father and his trainer Abdulmanap were placed in a medically induced coma after he contracted Covid-19 after undergoing heart surgery. He passed away on July 3, 2020, at a clinic located in Moscow. He was 57 years old then. Khabib’s cousins Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov are also professional mixed martial art artists.

Is Khabib Nurmagomedov Gay?

Khabib Nurmagomedov is not gay. He hasn’t spoken out regarding the issue of gay rights in public, although a few critics argue that he might be conservative regarding this issue.

Professional Career

Khabib made his professional mixed martial arts debut in September 2008 and got four wins on his record in just four months. He became the Atrium Cup champion on October 11, 2008. He remained undefeated for the next three years and while finishing 11 of the 12 opponents.

In 2011, he finished seven fights for the ProFC promotions, all of which he managed o win by TKO or submission. His 16 to 0 record in the Russian and Ukrainian circles compelled the UFC to sign him in. Khabib signed a six-fight contract with the UFC division, allowing him to compete in the lightweight division. He made his UFC debut on January 20, 2012, on FX 1, where he fought and defeated Kamal Shalorus in the third round via submission.

Khabib’s most popular fight was against McGregor, which took place on October 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. Even though Khabib won the first two rounds, he lost the third round to Conor. He still managed to win the fourth round via submission. After the match, Khabib attempted to attack Conor’s teammate Dillon Danis which caused a brawl between the two parties.

Awards

Khabib won the UFC Lightweight Championship, has been the longest lightweight champion for 931 days, Performance of the Night Award thrice, holds the record for the most takedowns in a single UFC fight, most submission wins in the lightweight division, and the list of achievements continue. Yet, we all can unanimously agree that all the awards could never add to his dedication to the sport.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2021

As of 2021, Khabib is currently worth $45 million. A significant chunk of his cash flow comes from his MMA career path, although he owns several other means of generating revenue.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

  • The fight between Khabib and Conor had drawn over 2.4 million pay per view setting a record in the history of MMA.

Khabib’s life narrates a story of how an ordinary boy became one of the greatest MMA artists in the history of the sport. His dedication and passion for art remain unparalleled. In this process, he became an inspiration for all the young talents willing to become a professional. 

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Facts of Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov

  • Gender Male
  • full nameKhabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov
  • birthplaceSildi, Dagestan, Russia
  • Date of Birth September 20, 1988
  • Age 36 years 0 months
  • Horoscope Virgo
  • Lucky Number 10
  • Lucky Stone Sapphire
  • Lucky Color Green
  • Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Capricorn
  • nationalityRussian
  • religionMuslim
  • net worth$45 Million
  • professionMMA promoter and retired professional MMA artist
  • weightIn Kilograms – 70 Kg, In Pounds – 155 lbs
  • heightIn Centimetres – 178 cm, In Feet and Inches – 5′ 10″
  • hair colorBlack
  • eye colorDark Brown
  • high schoolN/A

Written by Joel S. Elkins

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