- Fourteen active UFC fighters in the UFC are still undefeated.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov is the only fighter in UFC history to retire undefeated.
- Umar Nurmagomedov, Khabib’s cousin, is one of the active undefeated UFC fighters today.
Being an undefeated fighter in the UFC is a great accomplishment since the best athletes are competing in the promotion, and keeping a perfect record is challenging. However, certain fighters have won every single fight in their professional careers.
These fighters are the ones that fans are looking for when placing their bets in UFC odds. But aside from the current fighters who haven’t suffered a defeat yet, who is the only fighter in the promotion’s history to retire undefeated? Find out below.
Active Undefeated UFC Fighters
| Fighter Name | MMA record |
|---|---|
| Shavkat Rakhmonov | 18-0 |
| Khamzat Chimaev | 13-0 |
| Ilia Topuria | 14-0 |
| Umar Nurmagomedov | 16-0 |
| Bo Nickal | 5-0 |
| Muhammad Mokaev | 10-0 |
| Tatsuro Taira | 15-0 |
| Ian Garry | 13-0 |
| Tatiana Suarez | 10-0 |
| Farid Basharat | 11-0 |
| Movsar Evloev | 13-0 |
| Azamat Murzakanov | 13-0 |
| Michael Morales | 16-0 |
| Aliaskhab Khizriev | 14-0 |
Is There an Undefeated Retired UFC Fighter?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the only retired UFC fighter with an undefeated record, as he amassed an incredible 29-0 record with 19 finishes. He became the undisputed UFC lightweight world champion and defended his belt three times.
When Did Khabib Nurmagomedov Retire?
Nurmagomedov officially retired in October 2020 after his title defence against Justin Gaethje, whom he submitted in their fight at UFC 254, which occurred inside the Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Why Did Khabib Nurmagomedov Retire So Early?
Nurmagomedov retired early because of the death of his father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, in July 2020. Khabib cited that he couldn’t continue his professional career without the guidance of his father, who introduced him to combat sports when he was nine.
Is Umar Nurmagomedov Related to Khabib Nurmagomedov?
UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov is Khabib’s cousin and currently competes in the bantamweight division with a perfect record of 16-0, including four straight victories inside the Octagon. He hopes to replicate the success of his cousin and become a UFC champion.