Birthday | September 20th, 1988 |
Place of Birth | Sildi, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, the Soviet Union |
Nationality | Russian |
Residency | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
Wife | Patimat |
Study | Plekhanov Russian University of Economics |
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Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 70 kg (155 lbs) |
Tattoos | He doesn’t have any tattoos. |
Smoking | Never |
Sister / Brother | Khabib has a brother named Muhammad. |
Father & Mother | Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was his dad. His mum’s name is unknown. |
Religion | Islam |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Net Worth (approx.) | $40 Million |
Biography
The Eagle is one of the most humble and respected fighters to have ever stepped into the Octagon. This man was born on the 20th of September 1988 in Sildi, the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. As someone who was born into a martial arts family, he began training at a very young age. His father taught him the nuances of combat sports, and he excelled in training. After struggling with anger issues which led him to get into street fights, this young man decided that he had to be disciplined to make sure that he didn’t let his talents go to waste.
The Eagle began focusing on becoming a professional fighter and began to take his training seriously. He debuted as a professional in September 2008. This young man’s talent saw him receive a call from the UFC too. He signed with them in late 2011 and made his debut on 20 January 2012 at UFC on FX 1 against Kamal Shalorus. With a 29-0-0 (W-L-D) in the UFC, this Russian has cemented his place in the annals of MMA as one of the greats to have stepped into the octagon. His biggest and most talked about fight was the one against Conor McGregor at UFC 229. Although we won’t see him fight ever again, we know that this man is one of the greats without any doubt.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Wife
As a practising Muslim, this man leads a quiet and normal life when he’s not training or fighting. He’s married to a woman named Patimat who happens to be a distant relative. His wife’s family is from the same region as his and his folks had known her parents even before they were married. It is believed to be an arranged marriage.
Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov currently dating?
As someone who takes Islam seriously, this fighter is not into the dating scene at all. He has been loyal to his wife from the day they were married in 2013. That isn’t going to change anytime soon. Also, we’re not going to know what she looks like either.
Family: Parents, Siblings & Children
The Eagle was born to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his wife. Whilst we don’t know what his mum’s name is, we do know that she is a caring lady and that the Eagle has the utmost respect for her. His dad used to be in the Soviet Army and learnt judo and Sambo whilst there. Abdulmanap trained his son and numerous other kids until his passing on July 3, 2020. The Eagle has a brother named Muhammad Nurmagomedov. He also has a daughter and two sons with his wife Patimat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Total Prize Money & Net Worth
The longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, this Russian has been incredibly successful as a pro fighter. Although he would have liked to have made a bit more, he’s more than happy with what he has made. Thanks to his talents, he has amassed nearly $15 million from fighting in the UFC. Combined with his endorsement deals, this young man’s net worth is estimated to be about $40 million.
How much does Khabib Nurmagomedov earn per year?
The Eagle enjoys sponsorship deals with SalamPay, Reebok, Gorilla Energy, and Toyota. It has been reported that he even enjoys public speaking and charges around $300k for making an appearance. His combined earnings from all this come to around $5 million approximately.
Unknown facts about Khabib Nurmagomedov
- Did you know that this man loves his mum so much that he turned down a $100 million offer to fight Floyd Mayweather?
- The Eagle is a big football fan and supports Real Madrid, Liverpool, Anzhi Makhachkala, and Galatasaray. We wonder whom he rooted for during the 2022 Champions League Final.
- This MMA star is an Internationally recognised Sambo Master.
- His favourite striking technique is the Thai clinch. He also loves to wrestle, in case you didn’t know.
- This man totally wrestled a bear as a child, and the video that you’ve seen online is legit.
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