Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Pavel Kusch def. Abubakar Nurmagomedov (Submission)
Submission · Round 2 · 1:23
17-4-1
Thursday, July 5, 2018
GWU Smith Center, Washington, United States
Pavel Kusch defeated Abubakar Nurmagomedov by Submission in round 2 (1:23) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2018 Regular Season, held Thursday, July 5, 2018 at GWU Smith Center, Washington.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pavel Kusch vs Abubakar Nurmagomedov?
Pavel Kusch defeated Abubakar Nurmagomedov by Submission in round 2 (1:23) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2018 Regular Season, held Thursday, July 5, 2018 at GWU Smith Center, Washington.
Referee
Fernando Yamasaki
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Pavel Kusch 50%50% Abubakar Nurmagomedov
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
23-8-0
Record
17-4-1
1500
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
37
Age
36
6'0"
183 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Ukraine
Nationality
Russia
Striking Profile
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SLpM
2.78
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Str. Acc.
53%
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SApM
2.61
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Str. Def.
65%
Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
1.25
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TD Acc.
22%
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TD Def.
88%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Pavel Kusch · 1-2
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3Sat, Oct 20, 2018Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 16, 2018TKO · R1 · 0:18 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jul 5, 2018Submission · R2 · 1:23 · Welterweight
Abubakar Nurmagomedov · 2-2-1
- LUFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs AlbaziSat, Jun 3, 2023Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WUFC 280: Oliveira vs MakhachevSat, Oct 22, 2022Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WUFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2Sat, Mar 27, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs KattarSat, Nov 9, 2019Submission · R1 · 2:50 · Welterweight
- DProfessional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3Sat, Oct 20, 2018Draw · R2 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 0 fights · 4 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
33.3
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Avg takedowns
1.00
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Avg control time
5:05
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Career high strikes
60
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Career high TDs
1
Strike Distribution
Pavel Kusch
Strike target
Abubakar Nurmagomedov
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Head
68%
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Body
15%
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Leg
17%
Pavel Kusch
Strike position
Abubakar Nurmagomedov
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Distance
89%
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Clinch
10%
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Ground
1%