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Akhmed Magomedov vs Nathan Kelly

Akhmed Magomedov is 11-2-0; Nathan Kelly is 11-5-0. Akhmed Magomedov is 1 year older than Nathan Kelly. They have met once: Akhmed Magomedov 1, Nathan Kelly 0.

Akhmed Magomedov
Russia
Akhmed Magomedov
“Hurricane” · 11-2-0
Loss · DecisionWin · SubmissionLoss · Unanimous Decision
FeatherweightMet once
Nathan Kelly
Ireland
Nathan Kelly
11-5-0
Loss · SubmissionLoss · SubmissionLoss · Submission
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Style & credentials

Akhmed Magomedov

No background on record

Nathan Kelly

No background on record

Camp · SBG Ireland

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

71%
Head
40%
23%
Body
21%
6%
Leg
39%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Akhmed Magomedovlast 5 fights
53%19%28%
Nathan Kellylast 5 fights
49%18%33%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Akhmed Magomedov· incl. 5 fights outside the UFC Nathan Kelly· incl. 7 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.252.22
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Akhmed Magomedov · Poor · better than 17% of UFC fightersNathan Kelly · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.612.22
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Akhmed Magomedov · Good · better than 76% of UFC fightersNathan Kelly · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.730.69
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Akhmed Magomedov · Good · better than 65% of UFC fightersNathan Kelly · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
62%40%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Akhmed Magomedov · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersNathan Kelly · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
53%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Akhmed Magomedov · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fightersNathan Kelly · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Akhmed Magomedov · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersNathan Kelly · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.25
Strikes landed / min
2.22
2.61
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.22
1.73 / 2.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.69 / 1.7
62%
Takedown accuracy
40%
53%
Takedown defence
25%
3:21
Control time / fight
2:25
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.30

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Akhmed Magomedov5 fights · by range and by target
Range
58%Distance · 126
29%Clinch · 63
14%Ground · 30
Target
71%Head · 110
23%Body · 36
6%Leg · 10

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Nathan Kelly5 fights · by range and by target
Range
46%Distance · 77
23%Clinch · 39
31%Ground · 53
Target
40%Head · 39
21%Body · 20
39%Leg · 38

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Akhmed Magomedov and Nathan Kelly ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL Champions Series 1: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes (Sat, Jan 25, 2025), where Akhmed Magomedov won by Submission.

What are the records of Akhmed Magomedov and Nathan Kelly?

Akhmed Magomedov is 11-2-0 and Nathan Kelly is 11-5-0.

Who has the longer reach, Akhmed Magomedov or Nathan Kelly?

Neither. Both have a 68" · 173 cm reach.

Who is taller, Akhmed Magomedov or Nathan Kelly?

Neither. Both stand 5'8" · 173 cm.

Who is older, Akhmed Magomedov or Nathan Kelly?

Akhmed Magomedov is 30 and Nathan Kelly is 29.

Who has more finishes, Akhmed Magomedov or Nathan Kelly?

Akhmed Magomedov has 7 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission); Nathan Kelly has 9 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).

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