hand injury and Veličković replaced him. Ultimate Fighting Championship Nurmagomedov made his promotional debut on November 9, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 163 against David Zawada. He lost the fight via submission in round one. Nurmagomedov faced Jared Gooden on March 27, 2021 at UFC 260. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez on July 17, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 26. However, Nurmagomedov was forced to withdraw from the event, citing injury. Nurmagomedov was scheduled to face Philip Rowe on July 16, 2022 at UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez. However, the pairing was cancelled due to complications on both sides. Rowe has been forced to withdraw due to an injury, while Nurmagomedov is dealing with visa issues. Nurmagomedov faced Gadzhi Omargadzhiev on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to face Carlston Harris on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. Championships and accomplishments Sambo World Combat Sambo Federation (WCSF) World Championship-Moscow, Russia (2013) at 82kg World Cup in Combat Sambo Among Professionals-Gaspra, Crimea in 2014 at 82kg World Championship-Moscow, Russia (2014) at 82kg Controversies UFC 229 Nurmagomedov-McGregor post-fight incident At UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov jumped the cage after his title victory and charged toward Conor McGregor's cornerman Dillon Danis. Soon after, McGregor and Abubakar attempted to exit the octagon, but a scuffle broke out between them after Abubakar was attacked by McGregor. McGregor was then attacked by two of Khabib's corner men, Zubaira Tukhugov and Esed Emiragaev. On January 29, 2019, the NSAC announced a one-year suspension for Nurmagomedov, (retroactive to October 6, 2018) and a $25,000 fine. He became eligible to compete again on June 6, 2019. Mixed martial arts record |- |Win |align=center|17–3–1 |Gadzhi Omargadzhiev |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 280 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |- |Win |align=center|16–3–1 |Jared Gooden |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 260 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|15–3–1 |David Zawada |Submission (triangle choke) |UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:50 |Moscow, Russia | |- |Draw |align=center| |Bojan Veličković |Draw (unanimous) |PFL 10 | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 5:00 |Washington, D.C., United States | |- |Win |align=center|15–2 |Jonatan Westin |Decision (unanimous) |PFL 6 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|14–2 |Pavel Kusch |Submission (rear-naked choke) |PFL 3 | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:23 |Washington,