Abus Magomedov vs Joe Pyfer

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At a glance

2Key stats ledof 7 compared4
6-3UFC record7-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
1,030ELO rating: Pyfer leads1,162
2Win streak: Pyfer leads4
WWLWWLast 5 (old → new)LWWWW
66.7%Finish rate: Pyfer leads85.7%
78"Reach: Magomedov leads75"
6' 2"Height: Level6' 2"
36 yrsAge30 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
27.8Sig. strikes / fight: Pyfer leads31.6
1.4Takedowns / fight: Magomedov leads0.8

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

0Pyfer leads the series1
  1. Pyfer wonSubmission · R2UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 · Oct 4, 2025

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How they win share of UFC wins

MagomedovSUBDEC
PyferKOSUB
1 (16.7%)KO/TKO: Pyfer leads4 (57.1%)
3 (50.0%)Submission: Magomedov leads2 (28.6%)
2 (33.3%)Decision: Magomedov leads1 (14.3%)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

250Sig. strikes landed: Pyfer leads253
49.4%Strike accuracy: Magomedov leads43.2%
2Knockdowns: Pyfer leads5
140Head strikes: Pyfer leads176
75Body strikes: Magomedov leads58
35Leg strikes: Magomedov leads19

Grappling career totals

13Takedowns landed: Magomedov leads6
59.1%Takedown accuracy: Magomedov leads25.0%
20:17Control time: Magomedov leads7:48
4Sub. attempts: Level4
0Reversals: Level0

Career UFC bouts

9Fights: Magomedov leads8
6Wins: Pyfer leads7
3Losses: Pyfer leads1
4Finishes: Pyfer leads6
66.7%Win rate: Pyfer leads87.5%
3Best win streak: Pyfer leads4
1,030Peak ELO: Pyfer leads1,162
169Days / fight: Magomedov leads193
185 lbs.Weight185 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 0 / 3 ratings

—Overall7.1
—Striking6.7
—Grappling7.1
—Wrestling7.0
—Cardio7.5
—Chin7.1
—Power7.7
—Excitement6.8

Abus Magomedov vs Joe Pyfer: Matchup Breakdown

Abus Magomedov is 6-3 in the Middleweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Joe Pyfer is 7-1 at Middleweight, winning 87.5% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Joe Pyfer leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 on Oct 4, 2025, won by Joe Pyfer by Submission in round 2.

Joe Pyfer holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,162 to 1,030. Career peaks are 1,030 for Abus Magomedov and 1,162 for Joe Pyfer. Abus Magomedov has 1 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 6 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Joe Pyfer has 4 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 85.7% of the time.

Abus Magomedov stands 6' 2" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Joe Pyfer is 6' 2" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Abus Magomedov. Abus Magomedov is 36, Joe Pyfer is 30.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Abus Magomedov has landed 250 significant strikes at 49.4% accuracy with 13 takedowns and 20:17 of control time. Joe Pyfer has landed 253 at 43.2% with 6 takedowns and 7:48 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Abus Magomedov and Joe Pyfer fought before?

Yes. Abus Magomedov and Joe Pyfer have fought once in the UFC. Joe Pyfer won by submission at UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 on October 4, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Abus Magomedov or Joe Pyfer?

Joe Pyfer has more UFC wins: 7 to 6. Abus Magomedov's UFC record is 6-3; Joe Pyfer's is 7-1.

KO/TKO wins: Abus Magomedov 1, Joe Pyfer 4. Submission wins: Abus Magomedov 3, Joe Pyfer 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Abus Magomedov or Joe Pyfer?

Abus Magomedov and Joe Pyfer are the same height: 6'2". Abus Magomedov has the longer reach: 78 inches to 75.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.