Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Pavel Kusch

Co-Main Event | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jul 5, 2018
PFL 2018 #3
Washington, DC
W
Kusch defeats Nurmagomedov
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 1:23 Round 2 of 3, 6:23 Total
vs.
Submission 1:23 R2
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Fighter Comparison

22-5-0

Climbed to 23-5
Pro
Record
14-1-0

Fell to 14-2
+820
(Huge Underdog)
Betting Odds
-1420
(Huge Favorite)

Ukraine
Nation

Russia
Makariv
Kyivs'ka oblast
Fights out of
Makhachkala
Dagestan
29
+10 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 28
+7 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
169.4 lbs
(76.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
171.0 lbs
(77.6 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
75.5"
(192cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
Combat Dobro Gym N/A

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 298

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Kusch
2%
Nurmagomedov
98%

Bout Information

Event Poster

PFL 2018 #3

Fight Details

  • Event: PFL 2018 #3: Regular Season
  • Date: Thursday 07.05.2018 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Fernando Yamasaki
  • Venue: GWU Smith Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 11 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Yves Edwards, Bas Rutten, Sean O'Connell, Randy Couture, Todd Harris
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Caroline Pearce
  • Nurmagomedov Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Kusch Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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