Abus Magomedov vs Sean Strickland

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At a glance

4Key stats ledof 7 compared2
6-3UFC record18-7
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
1,030ELO rating: Strickland leads1,295
2Win streak: Level2
WWLWWLast 5 (old → new)LWLWW
66.7%Finish rate: Magomedov leads33.3%
78"Reach: Magomedov leads76"
6' 2"Height: Magomedov leads6' 1"
36 yrsAge35 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
27.8Sig. strikes / fight: Strickland leads97.2
1.4Takedowns / fight: Magomedov leads0.7

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

0Strickland leads the series1
  1. Strickland wonKO/TKO · R2UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov · Jul 1, 2023

Who wins? fan vote

How they win share of UFC wins

MagomedovSUBDEC
StricklandKODEC
1 (16.7%)KO/TKO: Strickland leads5 (27.8%)
3 (50.0%)Submission: Magomedov leads1 (5.6%)
2 (33.3%)Decision: Strickland leads12 (66.7%)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

250Sig. strikes landed: Strickland leads2,430
49.4%Strike accuracy: Magomedov leads42.5%
2Knockdowns: Strickland leads7
140Head strikes: Strickland leads1,963
75Body strikes: Strickland leads343
35Leg strikes: Strickland leads124

Grappling career totals

13Takedowns landed: Strickland leads18
59.1%Takedown accuracy: Strickland leads62.1%
20:17Control time: Strickland leads33:52
4Sub. attempts: Level4
0Reversals: Level0

Career UFC bouts

9Fights: Strickland leads25
6Wins: Strickland leads18
3Losses: Magomedov leads7
4Finishes: Strickland leads6
66.7%Win rate: Strickland leads72.0%
0Title wins: Strickland leads2
0Title fights: Strickland leads4
3Best win streak: Strickland leads6
1,030Peak ELO: Strickland leads1,295
170Days / fight: Magomedov leads185
185 lbs.Weight185 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 0 / 10 ratings

—Overall7.9
—Striking9.0
—Grappling7.2
—Wrestling7.1
—Cardio8.7
—Chin8.1
—Power7.5
—Excitement7.9

Abus Magomedov vs Sean Strickland: Matchup Breakdown

Abus Magomedov is 6-3 in the Middleweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Sean Strickland is 18-7 at Middleweight, winning 72.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Sean Strickland leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov on Jul 1, 2023, won by Sean Strickland by KO/TKO in round 2.

Sean Strickland holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,295 to 1,030. Career peaks are 1,030 for Abus Magomedov and 1,295 for Sean Strickland. Abus Magomedov has 1 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 6 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Sean Strickland has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 33.3% of the time.

Abus Magomedov stands 6' 2" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Sean Strickland is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Abus Magomedov. Abus Magomedov is 36, Sean Strickland is 35.

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. Sean Strickland has landed 2,430 at 42.5% with 18 takedowns and 33:52 of control.

Abus Magomedov has 0 title fights (0 won) against 4 (2 won) for Sean Strickland. They have no opponents in common.

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Have Abus Magomedov and Sean Strickland fought before?

Yes. Abus Magomedov and Sean Strickland have fought once in the UFC. Sean Strickland won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov on July 1, 2023.

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 Sean Strickland?

Sean Strickland has more UFC wins: 18 to 6. Abus Magomedov's UFC record is 6-3; Sean Strickland's is 18-7.

KO/TKO wins: Abus Magomedov 1, Sean Strickland 5. Submission wins: Abus Magomedov 3, Sean Strickland 1.

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 Sean Strickland?

Abus Magomedov is taller at 6'2", to Sean Strickland's 6'1" (1 inch). Abus Magomedov has the longer reach: 78 inches to 76.

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