Justin Gaethje vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Justin Gaethje vs Khabib Nurmagomedov: Matchup Breakdown
Justin Gaethje is 11-5 in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Khabib Nurmagomedov is 13-0 at Lightweight, winning 100.0% of the time. Justin Gaethje is listed as active. Khabib Nurmagomedov is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Khabib Nurmagomedov leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on Oct 24, 2020, won by Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission in round 2.
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,506 to 1,227. Career peaks are 1,227 for Justin Gaethje and 1,506 for Khabib Nurmagomedov. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 63.6% finish rate. Khabib Nurmagomedov has 2 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins, finishing 53.8% of the time.
Justin Gaethje stands 5' 11" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Khabib Nurmagomedov is 5' 10" with a reach of 70", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Justin Gaethje is 37, Khabib Nurmagomedov is 38.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 0h 13m of control time. Khabib Nurmagomedov has landed 705 at 48.8% with 61 takedowns and 1h 34m of control.
Justin Gaethje has 2 title fights (1 won) against 4 (4 won) for Khabib Nurmagomedov. They share 3 common opponents: Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson.
Have Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov fought before?
Yes. Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov have fought once in the UFC. Khabib Nurmagomedov won by submission at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on October 24, 2020.
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Who has more UFC wins, Justin Gaethje or Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Khabib Nurmagomedov has more UFC wins: 13 to 11. Justin Gaethje's UFC record is 11-5; Khabib Nurmagomedov's is 13-0.
KO/TKO wins: Justin Gaethje 7, Khabib Nurmagomedov 2. Submission wins: Justin Gaethje 0, Khabib Nurmagomedov 5.
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Who is taller, Justin Gaethje or Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Justin Gaethje is taller at 5'11", to Khabib Nurmagomedov's 5'10" (1 inch). Both have a 70-inch reach.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.