Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson
Two greats, side by side: honours, records, money and the numbers that define them.
| UFC | Sport | UFC |
| Russia | Nationality | United States |
| September 20, 1988 | Born | February 12, 1984 |
| 1.78 m / 5 ft 10 in | Height | 1.83 m / 6 ft 0 in |
| $40M | Net worth | $4M |
| 4 | Major honours | 3 |
| 2 | Records | 0 |
Career Numbers
| 29 | Total MMA fights | - |
| 29 | Wins | 25 |
| 8 | Wins by knockout | - |
| 11 | Wins by submission | - |
| 10 | Wins by decision | - |
| 0 | Losses | 11 |
| - | MMA Record | 25 wins, 11 losses |
| - | Knockouts | 12 |
| - | Submissions | 8 |
Honours Side by Side
Khabib Nurmagomedov (4)
- UFC Lightweight Champion
- UFC Hall of Fame
- Combat Sambo World Champion
- Most takedowns in a single UFC fight
Tony Ferguson (3)
- Interim UFC Lightweight Champion
- NCWA National Wrestling Champion
- Ultimate Fighter 13 Winner
The Case for Each
Khabib Nurmagomedov brings the heavier trophy cabinet: 4 documented honours against 3 for Tony Ferguson. Silverware is not the whole story, but it is the first line of any ufc argument.
On records, Khabib Nurmagomedov holds 2 documented marks. Records show peaks; honours show sustained dominance. The two lists rarely agree on a winner.
Tony Ferguson is the senior figure by roughly 4 years, which frames the comparison: one career is closer to its final shape, the other still has chapters to write.
Commercially, Khabib Nurmagomedov leads with an estimated $40M net worth. Earning power tracks fame more than form, but it is part of the legacy question.
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