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    Edson Barboza vs Makwan Amirkhani

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
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    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Edson BarbozavsMakwan Amirkhani
    32
    Fights
    14
    18
    Wins
    7
    9
    Finishes
    5
    0
    Title Fights
    0
    1,586
    Sig. Strikes
    171
    11
    Takedowns
    34
    24:39
    Control Time
    44:37

    Striking Stats

    Edson BarbozavsMakwan Amirkhani
    1,586
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    171
    44.7%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    44.2%
    49.6
    Sig. Str / Fight
    12.2
    16
    Knockdowns
    1
    694
    Head Strikes
    147
    500
    Body Strikes
    17
    392
    Leg Strikes
    7

    Grappling Stats

    Edson BarbozavsMakwan Amirkhani
    11
    Takedowns Landed
    34
    50%
    Takedown Acc.
    43%
    0.3
    TD / Fight
    2.4
    2
    Sub. Attempts
    9
    1
    Reversals
    4

    Tale of the Tape

    40 yrs
    Age
    37 yrs
    5' 11"
    Height
    5' 10"
    155 lbs.
    Weight
    145 lbs.
    75"
    Reach
    72"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Southpaw
    943
    ELO Rating
    906
    1,110
    Peak ELO
    1,074
    56.3%
    Win Rate
    50%
    50%
    Finish Rate
    71.4%

    Career Snapshot

    Active
    Status
    Retired
    32
    Total Fights
    14
    18-14
    UFC Record
    7-7
    0
    Win Streak
    0
    4
    Best Streak
    3
    0
    Title Wins
    0
    WWLLL
    Last 5
    LLWLL

    Win Method Breakdown

    Edson Barboza
    KO/TKO (9)50%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (9)50%
    Makwan Amirkhani
    KO/TKO (1)14.3%
    Submission (4)57.1%
    Decision (2)28.6%

    Fan Ratings

    6.8
    Overall
    --
    9.1
    Striking
    --
    6.7
    Grappling
    --
    4.8
    Wrestling
    --
    5.6
    Cardio
    --
    6.2
    Chin
    --
    8.2
    Power
    --
    7.3
    Excitement
    --

    Head-to-Head Record

    Edson Barboza1
    Makwan Amirkhani0

    Common Opponents (2)

    Who Wins?

    Edson Barboza vs Makwan Amirkhani: Matchup Breakdown

    Edson Barboza is 18-14 in the Lightweight division with a 56.3% win rate. Makwan Amirkhani is 7-7 at Featherweight, winning 50% of the time. Edson Barboza is listed as active. Makwan Amirkhani is listed as retired.

    They have met 1 time. Edson Barboza leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen on Oct 10, 2020, won by Edson Barboza by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

    Edson Barboza holds the higher ELO rating, 943 to 906. Career peaks are 1,110 for Edson Barboza and 1,074 for Makwan Amirkhani. Edson Barboza has 9 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 18 victories, a 50% finish rate. Makwan Amirkhani has 1 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 71.4% of the time.

    Edson Barboza stands 5' 11" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Makwan Amirkhani is 5' 10" with a reach of 72", southpaw. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Edson Barboza. Edson Barboza is 40, Makwan Amirkhani is 37.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Edson Barboza has landed 1,586 significant strikes at 44.7% accuracy with 11 takedowns and 24:39 of control time. Makwan Amirkhani has landed 171 at 44.2% with 34 takedowns and 44:37 of control.

    They share 2 common opponents: Lerone Murphy, Shane Burgos.