Fabricio Werdum vs Mike Russow

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6Key stats ledof 7 compared1
12-6UFC record4-2
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
1,087ELO rating: Werdum leads968
1Win streak: Werdum leads0
WWLLWLast 5 (old → new)WWWLL
66.7%Finish rate: Werdum leads50.0%
77"Reach: Werdum leads73"
6' 4"Height: Werdum leads6' 1"
49 yrsAge50 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
49.4Sig. strikes / fight: Werdum leads16.3
0.9Takedowns / fight: Russow leads3.0

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They have met once

1Werdum leads the series0
  1. Werdum wonKO/TKO · R1UFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2 · Jun 23, 2012

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How they win share of UFC wins

WerdumKOSUBDEC
RussowKODEC
4 (33.3%)KO/TKO: Werdum leads2 (50.0%)
4 (33.3%)Submission: Werdum leads0 (0.0%)
4 (33.3%)Decision: Werdum leads2 (50.0%)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

890Sig. strikes landed: Werdum leads98
56.4%Strike accuracy: Werdum leads47.1%
4Knockdowns: Werdum leads1
568Head strikes: Werdum leads87
169Body strikes: Werdum leads11
153Leg strikes: Werdum leads0

Grappling career totals

16Takedowns landed: Russow leads18
28.6%Takedown accuracy: Russow leads42.9%
36:04Control time: Werdum leads29:27
6Sub. attempts: Werdum leads2
3Reversals: Werdum leads1

Career UFC bouts

18Fights: Werdum leads6
12Wins: Werdum leads4
6Losses: Russow leads2
8Finishes: Werdum leads2
66.7%Win rate: Level66.7%
1Title wins: Werdum leads0
2Title fights: Werdum leads0
6Best win streak: Werdum leads4
1,222Peak ELO: Werdum leads1,103
228Days / fight: Werdum leads249
231 lbs.Weight255 lbs.

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Fabricio Werdum vs Mike Russow: Matchup Breakdown

Fabricio Werdum is 12-6 in the Heavyweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Mike Russow is 4-2 at Heavyweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Fabricio Werdum leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2 on Jun 23, 2012, won by Fabricio Werdum by KO/TKO in round 1.

Fabricio Werdum holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,087 to 968. Career peaks are 1,222 for Fabricio Werdum and 1,103 for Mike Russow. Fabricio Werdum has 4 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 12 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Mike Russow has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.

Fabricio Werdum stands 6' 4" with a reach of 77" and fights orthodox. Mike Russow is 6' 1" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Fabricio Werdum. Fabricio Werdum is 49, Mike Russow is 50.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Fabricio Werdum has landed 890 significant strikes at 56.4% accuracy with 16 takedowns and 36:04 of control time. Mike Russow has landed 98 at 47.1% with 18 takedowns and 29:27 of control.

Fabricio Werdum has 2 title fights (1 won) against 0 (0 won) for Mike Russow. They have no opponents in common.

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Have Fabricio Werdum and Mike Russow fought before?

Yes. Fabricio Werdum and Mike Russow have fought once in the UFC. Fabricio Werdum won by KO/TKO at UFC 147: Silva vs Franklin 2 on June 23, 2012.

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Who has more UFC wins, Fabricio Werdum or Mike Russow?

Fabricio Werdum has more UFC wins: 12 to 4. Fabricio Werdum's UFC record is 12-6; Mike Russow's is 4-2.

KO/TKO wins: Fabricio Werdum 4, Mike Russow 2. Submission wins: Fabricio Werdum 4, Mike Russow 0.

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

Who is taller, Fabricio Werdum or Mike Russow?

Fabricio Werdum is taller at 6'4", to Mike Russow's 6'1" (3 inches). Fabricio Werdum has the longer reach: 77 inches to 73.

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