Khabib Nurmagomedov Family Tree: The Story Behind The Eagle

Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov, born 20 September 1988 in Sildi, Tsumadinsky District, Dagestan ASSR (now Russia), is a Russian former MMA fighter — UFC Lightweight Champion 2018-2020; 29-0 — retired undefeated; first Muslim UFC champion; only unbeaten UFC champion at retirement.

The Family's Roots: A Dagestani Combat-Sports Dynasty

Nurmagomedov family produced multiple UFC champions.

His Parents

Father: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (1962–2020) — Dagestani; wrestling and combat sambo coach; Khabib's lifelong coach; died 3 July 2020 of COVID-19 complications at 57.

Mother: Patimat Nurmagomedova — Dagestani.

His Cousins (all UFC/MMA)

Abubakar Nurmagomedov, born 28 April 1989 — UFC welterweight.

Umar Nurmagomedov, born 7 January 1995 — UFC bantamweight (top-ranked).

Usman Nurmagomedov, born 21 April 1998 — Bellator lightweight champion.

His Wife: Patimat Nurmagomedova

Patimat Nurmagomedova — Dagestani; arranged marriage 2013. Married Khabib June 2013.

Their Children

Fatima Nurmagomedova, born June 2015 — daughter.

Magomed Nurmagomedov, born 2017 — son.

Karimat Nurmagomedova, born 2020 — daughter.

The Nurmagomedov Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (1962–2020) — coach.

Mother: Patimat Nurmagomedova.

Cousins (all MMA fighters): Abubakar (b. 28 April 1989); Umar (b. 7 January 1995); Usman (b. 21 April 1998) — Bellator lightweight champion.

Wife: Patimat Nurmagomedova (m. June 2013).

Children: Fatima (b. June 2015); Magomed (b. 2017); Karimat (b. 2020).

Khabib Nurmagomedov:

  • Born 20 September 1988, Sildi
  • Wrestled bears as a child (famous training footage)
  • Combat sambo world champion 2012
  • UFC debut: January 2012
  • UFC Lightweight Champion: 7 April 2018 (Al Iaquinta)
  • Defences: October 2018 (McGregor sub R4), 2019 (Poirier sub R3), October 2020 (Gaethje sub R2)
  • Retired 24 October 2020 after Gaethje fight (fulfilling promise to late father)
  • 29-0 MMA record; last MMA loss (amateur) at 8
  • Head coach at Eagle MMA in Dagestan; corners cousins Umar and Usman

What the Nurmagomedov Family Story Teaches Us

A father who was his coach — and died of COVID-19 just before Khabib's final fight. Three UFC/MMA cousins including a Bellator champion. An arranged marriage of 12 years with 3 children. A career that retired undefeated at 29-0.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Eagle story carries the same lesson. Some careers retire undefeated to honor a lost father.

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