Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje?
Khabib faced Justin Gaethje in 2020, with whom he had a highly competitive fight. Khabib won the fight by submission in the second round.
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Key numbers
- Wins29
- Losses0
- Knockout wins8
- Submission wins11
- Decision wins10
Top honours
- UFC Lightweight Champion2018-2021
- Atrium Cup Champion2008
- M-1 Global Champion2010
- Bellator title challenger2011
- Fight Matrix #1 Lightweight of all time2020
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Justin Gaethje
Key numbers
- Total MMA fights32
- Wins27
- Wins by knockout20
- Losses5
- Losses by knockout3
Top honours
- UFC Interim Lightweight ChampionTwo-time titleholder
- WSOF Lightweight ChampionFirst and only champion in the organization
- Fight of the Night BonusesTied for the most in UFC history with 10
- Post-Fight Bonus Awards15 awards in 15 UFC appearances
- NCAA Division I All-AmericanAchieved during collegiate wrestling career