The name Nurmagomedov is synonymous with dominance in the UFC thanks to lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. But there’s another Nurmagomedov out there making a name for himself. Is Muhammad Nurmagomedov related to Khabib, or is this a different fighter on the rise? This question dives into the world of MMA to see if Muhammad is a family member of the champion or a rising star in his own right.
Muhammad Nurmagomedov is actually the older brother of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. While Khabib achieved immense fame in the UFC, Muhammad has chosen a different path.
There isn’t much publicly available information about Muhammad’s professional fighting career. Some sources suggest he may have competed in combat sambo, but details are scarce.