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Al Iaquinta vs Khabib Nurmagomedov

Al Iaquinta is 14-7-1; Khabib Nurmagomedov is 29-0-0. Al Iaquinta is 1 year older than Khabib Nurmagomedov. They have met once: Al Iaquinta 0, Khabib Nurmagomedov 1.

Al Iaquinta
United States
Al Iaquinta
“Raging” · 14-7-1
TKOUDUD
LightweightMet once
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov
“The Eagle” · 29-0-0
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Style & credentials

Al Iaquinta

No background on record

Camp · Serra-Longo Fight Team · United States
Khabib Nurmagomedov

No background on record

Camp · AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · Russia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

67%
Head
86%
19%
Body
9%
14%
Leg
5%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Al Iaquintalast 15 fights
92%
Khabib Nurmagomedovlast 13 fights
42%54%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Al Iaquinta· from fights outside the UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.064.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Al Iaquinta · Good · better than 70% of UFC fightersKhabib Nurmagomedov · Good · better than 70% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.531.75
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Al Iaquinta · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fightersKhabib Nurmagomedov · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.635.32
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Al Iaquinta · Below avg · better than 28% of UFC fightersKhabib Nurmagomedov · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
19%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Al Iaquinta · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersKhabib Nurmagomedov · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
74%85%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Al Iaquinta · Good · better than 73% of UFC fightersKhabib Nurmagomedov · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.200.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Al Iaquinta · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersKhabib Nurmagomedov · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.06
Strikes landed / min
4.10
4.53
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.75
0.63 / 3.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
5.32 / 11.1
19%
Takedown accuracy
48%
74%
Takedown defence
85%
0:46
Control time / fight
7:17
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.80

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

Al Iaquinta15 UFC fights · 774 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
60%467/1468
18%140/230
14%108/121
Clinch
3%26/46
1%5/5
0%0/0
Ground
4%28/39
0%0/0
0%0/0
Khabib Nurmagomedov13 UFC fights · 616 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
35%218/719
5%30/48
3%18/20
Clinch
2%10/20
1%7/8
1%8/9
Ground
49%299/417
3%20/20
1%6/6

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Al Iaquinta and Khabib Nurmagomedov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 223: Khabib vs Iaquinta (Sat, Apr 7, 2018), where Khabib Nurmagomedov won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Al Iaquinta and Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Al Iaquinta is 14-7-1 and Khabib Nurmagomedov is 29-0-0.

Who has the longer reach, Al Iaquinta or Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Neither. Both have a 70" · 178 cm reach.

Who is taller, Al Iaquinta or Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Neither. Both stand 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Al Iaquinta or Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Al Iaquinta is 39 and Khabib Nurmagomedov is 38.

Who has more finishes, Al Iaquinta or Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Al Iaquinta has 8 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Khabib Nurmagomedov has 19 wins (8 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission).

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