Top 5 Records Held by Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired after having an illustrious career with a spectacular undefeated professional MMA record of 29-0. Despite being retired, the UFC lightweight GOAT still holds several records in the UFC. Here, we take a look at the top 5 records held by Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC.

Longest-reigning UFC
Lightweight Champion

As of August 2021, Nurmagomedov still holds the record for being the longest-reigning UFC lightweight champion to this day, from 2018 to 2020.

Most Consecutive Wins
in the Division

The 'Eagle' holds the record for having the most consecutive wins in the UFC lightweight division history (13).

Holds Several Title
Fight Records

Nurmagomedov holds several title fight records in the UFC lightweight division history. He holds records such as the most title defenses in Lightweight division (3), Most consecutive title defenses in Lightweight division (3), Most title wins in Lightweight division (4), and more.

Most Takedowns in a
Single UFC Fight

The 'Eagle' holds the record for having the most takedowns in a single UFC fight (21 takedowns on 28 attempts; 3 rounds), which he set in his fight against Abel Trujillo at UFC 160.

Second Most Takedowns
in Division

Nurmagomedov holds the record for having the second most takedowns in the UFC lightweight division history (59).

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