The Undefeated Legacy: Khabib Nurmagomedov and the Art of Dominance

: Throughout his career, he famously lost only two rounds across 38 total rounds fought in the UFC.

: He holds the record for the most takedowns in a single UFC fight (21 against Abel Trujillo).

Nurmagomedov became the UFC Lightweight Champion in April 2018 after defeating Al Iaquinta. He successfully defended the title three times against elite competition: Oct 6, 2018 Conor McGregor Submission (Neck Crank) Sep 7, 2019 Dustin Poirier Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Oct 24, 2020 Justin Gaethje Submission (Triangle Choke) Khabib Nurmagomedov - UFC.com

Hailing from the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, Nurmagomedov’s fighting style was rooted in sambo, judo, and wrestling. He was famous for a "suffocating" grappling style that made it nearly impossible for opponents to escape once taken to the ground.