Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Rafael Dos Anjos
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Rafael Dos Anjos: Matchup Breakdown
Khabib Nurmagomedov is 13-0 in the Lightweight division with a 100.0% win rate. Rafael Dos Anjos is 21-16 at Lightweight, winning 56.8% of the time. Khabib Nurmagomedov is listed as retired. Rafael Dos Anjos is listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Khabib Nurmagomedov leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne on Apr 19, 2014, won by Khabib Nurmagomedov by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,506 to 910. Career peaks are 1,506 for Khabib Nurmagomedov and 1,251 for Rafael Dos Anjos. Khabib Nurmagomedov has 2 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 13 victories, a 53.8% finish rate. Rafael Dos Anjos has 4 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins, finishing 42.9% of the time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov stands 5' 10" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Rafael Dos Anjos is 5' 8" with a reach of 70", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Khabib Nurmagomedov is 38, Rafael Dos Anjos is 41.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Khabib Nurmagomedov has landed 705 significant strikes at 48.8% accuracy with 61 takedowns and 1h 34m of control time. Rafael Dos Anjos has landed 1,848 at 47.0% with 68 takedowns and 2h 16m of control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has 4 title fights (4 won) against 3 (2 won) for Rafael Dos Anjos. They share 2 common opponents: Gleison Tibau, Kamal Shalorus.
Have Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rafael Dos Anjos fought before?
Yes. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rafael Dos Anjos have fought once in the UFC. Khabib Nurmagomedov won by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne on April 19, 2014.
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Who has more UFC wins, Khabib Nurmagomedov or Rafael Dos Anjos?
Rafael Dos Anjos has more UFC wins: 21 to 13. Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC record is 13-0; Rafael Dos Anjos's is 21-16.
KO/TKO wins: Khabib Nurmagomedov 2, Rafael Dos Anjos 4. Submission wins: Khabib Nurmagomedov 5, Rafael Dos Anjos 5.
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Who is taller, Khabib Nurmagomedov or Rafael Dos Anjos?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is taller at 5'10", to Rafael Dos Anjos's 5'8" (2 inches). 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.