Dagestan is popularly known for having the best and brutal MMA fighters to ever fight in combat sports. Especially in UFC, one of the most famous fighters of Dagestan holds the record for having 0 losses and 29 wins.
This record is very rare to achieve, as his opponents were not easy opponents to get rid of, including the famous brawl with Conor McGregor. There are other dominating fighters as well, like Khamzat Chimaev, Islam Makhachev, and Ankalaev, etc.
List of fastest KO’s by fighters from Dagestan in UFC
Khamzat Chimaev
The best middleweight fighter of Dagestan, famously known as a pro wrestler, with his vicious grappling techniques. He faced Gerald Meerschaert and submitted him within 17 seconds of the fight. He attacked instantaneously after the bell rang and before even tapping hands with the opponent, he straight away went out for a takedown.
UFC Record- 14 Wins 0 Losses
Debut- July 16, 2020
Islam Makhachev
The brutal fighter of Dagestan, taught by the legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, holds the record of 27 wins and one loss. Popularly known for the match-winning ground moves, in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 220, Islam knocked out Gleison Tibau in the first round within 57 seconds.
UFC Record- 27 Wins, 1 Loss
Debut- 23rd May, 2015
Khabib Nurmagomedov
On May 25th, 2013, Khabib defeated Abel Trujillo with a rear-naked choke in 2 minutes and 8 seconds in the second round of the fight. His rivalry with Conor McGregor was immensely popular among the MMA world, which created havoc even after he claimed victory against Conor by submission with a rear-naked choke. Khabib jumped into the support staff of Conor, and an intense controversy was created at that time.
UFC Record- 29 Wins, 0 Losses
Debut- 20th January, 2012
Magomedov Ankalaev
The tall giant of Dagestan, who recently defeated Alex Pereira to claim the light heavyweight title after a 5-round fight with the former champion, defeating him by a count. Ankalaev recorded his fastest knockout in the UFC on 27 February 2021 against Ion Cutelaba.
UFC Record- 20 Wins, 1 Loss, 1 Draw, 1 Submission
Debut- March 2018
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