Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Al Iaquinta

Main Event | UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Apr 7, 2018
W
Nurmagomedov defeats Iaquinta
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

25-0-0

Climbed to 26-0
Pro
Record
13-3-1

Fell to 13-4-1
-700
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+500
(Heavy Underdog)
Vacant

Lightweight
Title Vacant

Lightweight

Russia
Nation

United States
San Jose
California
Fights out of
New York
US
29
+6 mos, 2 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 30
+11 mos, 1 week, 1 day
154.5 lbs
(70.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.2 lbs
(70.4 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym Serra Jiu-Jitsu

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,332

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Iaquinta
14%
Nurmagomedov
86%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 223

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta
  • Date: Saturday 04.07.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: Barclays Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Nurmagomedov Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Iaquinta Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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