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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Rafael Dos Anjos

Khabib Nurmagomedov is 29-0-0; Rafael Dos Anjos is 32-17-0. Rafael Dos Anjos is 3 years older than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov is 2" · 5 cm taller than Rafael Dos Anjos. They have met once: Khabib Nurmagomedov 1, Rafael Dos Anjos 0.

Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov
“The Eagle” · 29-0-0
SUBSUBSUB
Met once
Rafael Dos Anjos
Brazil
Rafael Dos Anjos
32-17-0
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Style & credentials

Khabib Nurmagomedov

No background on record

Camp · AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · Russia
Rafael Dos Anjos
BJJMuay Thai
  • —Black belt · BJJAldo 'Caveirinha' Januário and Philipe 'Furão' della Monica
  • 2006Bronze · IBJJF Eurosblack belt, -76kg
  • 2005Bronze · Cbjj Brazilian Nationalsbrown belt, -76kg
  • 2004Bronze · Cbjj Brazilian Nationalsbrown belt, -76kg
Camp · RDA Academy · Austin, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

86%
Head
58%
9%
Body
24%
5%
Leg
18%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Khabib Nurmagomedovlast 13 fights
42%54%
Rafael Dos Anjoslast 36 fights
67%18%15%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Khabib Nurmagomedov· from fights outside the UFC Rafael Dos Anjos· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.103.48
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khabib Nurmagomedov · Good · better than 70% of UFC fightersRafael Dos Anjos · Average · better than 53% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.753.23
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khabib Nurmagomedov · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fightersRafael Dos Anjos · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
5.321.95
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khabib Nurmagomedov · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fightersRafael Dos Anjos · Good · better than 70% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
48%36%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khabib Nurmagomedov · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersRafael Dos Anjos · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
85%55%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khabib Nurmagomedov · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fightersRafael Dos Anjos · Below avg · better than 33% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.800.60
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Khabib Nurmagomedov · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersRafael Dos Anjos · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.10
Strikes landed / min
3.48
1.75
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.23
5.32 / 11.1
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.95 / 5.4
48%
Takedown accuracy
36%
85%
Takedown defence
55%
7:17
Control time / fight
3:48
0.80
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.60

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

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
Rafael Dos Anjos35 UFC fights · 1760 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
39%695/2297
14%242/369
14%252/310
Clinch
6%106/157
8%147/173
3%46/53
Ground
13%235/362
1%26/27
1%11/11

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

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Khabib NurmagomedovRafael Dos Anjos

Frequently asked questions

Have Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rafael Dos Anjos ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne (Sat, Apr 19, 2014), where Khabib Nurmagomedov won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rafael Dos Anjos?

Khabib Nurmagomedov is 29-0-0 and Rafael Dos Anjos is 32-17-0.

Who has the longer reach, Khabib Nurmagomedov or Rafael Dos Anjos?

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

Who is taller, Khabib Nurmagomedov or Rafael Dos Anjos?

Khabib Nurmagomedov is taller at 5'10" · 178 cm; Rafael Dos Anjos stands 5'8" · 173 cm.

Who is older, Khabib Nurmagomedov or Rafael Dos Anjos?

Rafael Dos Anjos is 41 and Khabib Nurmagomedov is 38.

Who has more finishes, Khabib Nurmagomedov or Rafael Dos Anjos?

Khabib Nurmagomedov has 19 wins inside the distance (8 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission); Rafael Dos Anjos has 16 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission).

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