- Is an undefeated Russian mixed martial artist of Avar ethnicity. He is a two time Combat Sambo World Champion, a freestyle wrestler and a Judo black belt who is reigning undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion. He holds one of the longest undefeated streaks in MMA with 27 wins.
- Most submissions wins in Lightweight division title fights UFC history (3).
- MMA Cartel: 29 Fights. 29 Wins, 0 Loses, 0 Draws.
- Tied second-most submissions win in title fights UFC history (3).
- International Master of Sport in Judo.
- White belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- International Master of Sport in Pankration.
- Tied for Most title defenses in Lightweight division UFC history (3).
- UFC Lightweight Championship (One time) with Three successful title defenses.
- Most consecutive wins in Lightweight division UFC history (13).
- Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje[.
- WCSF World Championships with two gold medals (2009 and 2010).
- Most take-downs in a single UFC fight (UFC 160: 21 take-downs on 28 attempts; 3 rounds) vs. Abel Trujillo.
- Tied for Most consecutive title defenses in Lightweight division UFC history (3).
- International Master of Sport in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat.
- Second Russian UFC champion (after Oleg Taktarov).
- Tied for Most title wins in Lightweight division UFC history (4).
- International Master of Sport in Sambo.
- International Master of Sport in Judo Black belt in Judo.
- Longest Lightweight champion reign in UFC history (1077 days).
- UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022).
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content