Edson Barboza vs Makwan Amirkhani
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Edson Barboza vs Makwan Amirkhani: Matchup Breakdown
Edson Barboza is 18-15 in the Lightweight division with a 54.5% win rate. Makwan Amirkhani is 7-7 at Featherweight, winning 50.0% 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.
Makwan Amirkhani holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 825 to 800. Career peaks are 1,131 for Edson Barboza and 1,092 for Makwan Amirkhani. Edson Barboza has 9 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 18 victories, a 50.0% 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 1,616 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.
Have Edson Barboza and Makwan Amirkhani fought before?
Yes. Edson Barboza and Makwan Amirkhani have fought once in the UFC. Edson Barboza won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen on October 10, 2020.
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Who has more UFC wins, Edson Barboza or Makwan Amirkhani?
Edson Barboza has more UFC wins: 18 to 7. Edson Barboza's UFC record is 18-15; Makwan Amirkhani's is 7-7.
KO/TKO wins: Edson Barboza 9, Makwan Amirkhani 1. Submission wins: Edson Barboza 0, Makwan Amirkhani 4.
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Who is taller, Edson Barboza or Makwan Amirkhani?
Edson Barboza is taller at 5'11", to Makwan Amirkhani's 5'10" (1 inch). Edson Barboza has the longer reach: 75 inches to 72.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.