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Barboza and Nurmagomedov met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 219 on Saturday, December 30. Barboza is 24-15 overall and 13-3 in the UFC. Nurmagomedov is 29-0 and 8-0. Barboza has 13 UFC wins, 7 of them by decision. Nurmagomedov has 8 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Nurmagomedov gives up five inches of reach. Nurmagomedov won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Barboza | Nurmagomedov |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | — |
| Reach | 75" | 70" |
| Age | 31 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 13-3 | 8-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 41% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | 71% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.4 | 6.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 48% |
| Takedown Defense | 88% | 83% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 1:39 |
| Finish Rate | 38% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:38 | 11:54 |