Result
Khabib NurmagomedovDEC
MethodDEC
Round5
Time05:00
Elo swing+11Khabib Nurmagomedov (1841 → 1851)-11Al Iaquinta (1723 → 1712)
DateApr 7, 2018
DivisionLightweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueBarclays Center
BroadcastESPN+
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
W
The Eagle | 29-0-0Khabib Nurmagomedov
L
Raging | 14-7-1Al Iaquinta
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta
Method :DEC
Round :5
Time :05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Elo1889Elite
3Y trend1841 → 1889
Fight Overview
Round5
Time05:00
MethodDEC
Al Iaquinta
Elo1660Good
3Y trend1731 → 1660
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Khabib Nurmagomedov won this fight by DEC in round 5 at 05:00. Khabib Nurmagomedov led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Khabib Nurmagomedov and Al Iaquinta across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Khabib NurmagomedovAl Iaquinta
Elo edge
Khabib Nurmagomedov1889+13 last move
Al Iaquinta1660-21 last move
Why they are ranked here
Khabib NurmagomedovNot on the active ladder · 1889 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Justin Gaethje (rated 1852 at the time): +13.
- Last 5 fights
- 5 wins, 0 losses, +60 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1799, not 1889: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
- Activity
- Not on the active ladder: no rated fight in the last 24 months.
Al IaquintaNot on the active ladder · 1660 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Diego Sanchez (rated 1724 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to King Green (rated 1663 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -54 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1570, not 1660: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
Recorded fight totals
Khabib NurmagomedovvsAl Iaquinta
Total strikes
172vs43
Sig. strikes
134vs41
Takedowns
6vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Khabib Nurmagomedovsubmission leads 38% of wins
Al IaquintaKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Donald CerroneKhabib Nurmagomedov: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 23, 2015Al Iaquinta: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · May 4, 2019
Justin GaethjeKhabib Nurmagomedov: win · Submission (Triangle Choke) · Oct 24, 2020Al Iaquinta: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Aug 25, 2018
Gilbert MelendezKhabib Nurmagomedov: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Feb 22, 2014Al Iaquinta: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 15, 2015
Round stats
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta is a completed Lightweight Title fight from UFC 223 : KHABIB VS IAQUINTA. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Al Iaquinta by DEC in round 5 at 05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta quick answers
Who won Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta?
Khabib Nurmagomedov won Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta by DEC in round 5 at 05:00.
What event is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta on?
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta is listed on UFC 223 : KHABIB VS IAQUINTA.
What are the records for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta?
Khabib Nurmagomedov enters with a 29-0-0 record and Al Iaquinta enters with a 14-7-1 record.
What division is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta?
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Al Iaquinta is listed as a Lightweight Title fight.
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
Loading comments…