WATCH: Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC News: Abubakar Nurmagomedov, the cousin of legendary fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, is set to take on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC Vegas 74 this weekend. Having won his last two fights, Nurmagomedov is looking to add another victory to his impressive record of 17-3-1, which includes 6 KO and 4 submission wins, as well as 6 first-round finishes. However, as with any fighter, Nurmagomedov has experienced his fair share of losses. Let’s delve into the records to discover how many fights Khabib’s cousin, Abubakar, has lost in his MMA career.
WATCH: Everytime Khabib’s Cousin Abubakar Nurmagomedov Has Lost in MMA
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WATCH: The MMA journey of Abubakar Nurmagomedov
To answer it straight, he has lost a total of 3 times in his MMA career, with his most recent defeat coming in his debut match in 2019 against David Zawada. Notably, it was his debut UFC fight and he lost it at UFC Fight Night. He was submitted via triangle choke in the first round. It was certainly not the way he envisioned starting his pro career, especially given the success of his cousin Khabib. However, Abubakar was able to bounce back with two straight wins following that initial defeat.
Additionally, Nurmagomedov’s other two losses came against Pavel Kusch in PFL 3: Washington DC and Magomed Shakhbanov at Sochi Star Club: Sochi Star Tournament 1. While these losses may have been disappointing for the fighter, they have also served as valuable learning experiences that have helped him improve his skills and come back stronger.
In the face of adversity, Nurmagomedov has shown resilience and determination, pushing himself to continually improve and evolve as a fighter. His impressive record and recent winning streak are a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
While he has lost three times, Nurmagomedov does own an impressive 17-3-1 record overall. He has shown he has the skills and talent to succeed, evident by six KO wins and four submission victories. However, he has struggled with consistency and facing opponents who can match his ground skills. 33 years old, Nurmagomedov still has some time to continue improving and string together wins.
As fans gear up to watch Nurmagomedov in action once again at UFC Vegas 74, there’s no doubt that they’ll be eagerly anticipating another thrilling performance from the fighter. Whether he emerges victorious or not, one thing is for certain – Nurmagomedov will always give it his all in the ring, leaving everything on the line for the love of the sport.
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