Joaquin Buckley vs Nassourdine Imavov

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3Key stats ledof 7 compared4
11-7UFC record9-2, 1 NC
WelterweightDivisionMiddleweight
974ELO rating: Imavov leads1,244
0Win streak: Imavov leads5
WWLLLLast 5 (old → new)WWWWW
72.7%Finish rate: Buckley leads44.4%
76"Reach: Buckley leads75"
5' 10"Height: Imavov leads6' 3"
32 yrsAge30 yrs
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
40.9Sig. strikes / fight: Imavov leads65.3
1.1Takedowns / fight: Buckley 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

0Imavov leads the series1
  1. Imavov wonDecision - Unanimous · R3UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa · Sep 3, 2022

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How they win share of UFC wins

BuckleyKODEC
ImavovKODEC
8 (72.7%)KO/TKO: Buckley leads4 (44.4%)
0 (0.0%)Submission: Level0 (0.0%)
3 (27.3%)Decision: Imavov leads5 (55.6%)

Common opponents (1)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

737Sig. strikes landed: Imavov leads784
36.1%Strike accuracy: Imavov leads55.0%
9Knockdowns: Buckley leads2
455Head strikes: Imavov leads534
206Body strikes: Buckley leads155
76Leg strikes: Imavov leads95

Grappling career totals

19Takedowns landed: Buckley leads9
45.2%Takedown accuracy: Buckley leads32.1%
22:01Control time: Imavov leads28:37
1Sub. attempts: Imavov leads12
1Reversals: Buckley leads0

Career UFC bouts

18Fights: Buckley leads12
11Wins: Buckley leads9
7Losses: Imavov leads2
0No contests1
8Finishes: Buckley leads4
61.1%Win rate: Imavov leads75.0%
6Best win streak: Buckley leads5
1,114Peak ELO: Imavov leads1,244
127Days / fight: Buckley leads186
170 lbs.Weight185 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 2 / 6 ratings

4.8Overall: Imavov leads7.1
4.5Striking: Imavov leads8.1
4.7Grappling: Imavov leads6.5
4.7Wrestling: Imavov leads6.5
4.4Cardio: Imavov leads6.8
4.2Chin: Imavov leads7.2
5.5Power: Imavov leads7.3
5.3Excitement: Imavov leads7.5

Joaquin Buckley vs Nassourdine Imavov: Matchup Breakdown

Joaquin Buckley is 11-7 in the Welterweight division with a 61.1% win rate. Nassourdine Imavov is 9-2 (1 NC) at Middleweight, winning 75.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Nassourdine Imavov leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa on Sep 3, 2022, won by Nassourdine Imavov by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Nassourdine Imavov holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,244 to 974. Career peaks are 1,114 for Joaquin Buckley and 1,244 for Nassourdine Imavov. Joaquin Buckley has 8 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 72.7% finish rate. Nassourdine Imavov has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 44.4% of the time.

Joaquin Buckley stands 5' 10" with a reach of 76" and fights southpaw. Nassourdine Imavov is 6' 3" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Joaquin Buckley. Joaquin Buckley is 32, Nassourdine Imavov is 30.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Joaquin Buckley has landed 737 significant strikes at 36.1% accuracy with 19 takedowns and 22:01 of control time. Nassourdine Imavov has landed 784 at 55.0% with 9 takedowns and 28:37 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Chris Curtis.

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Have Joaquin Buckley and Nassourdine Imavov fought before?

Yes. Joaquin Buckley and Nassourdine Imavov have fought once in the UFC. Nassourdine Imavov won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa on September 3, 2022.

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

Who has more UFC wins, Joaquin Buckley or Nassourdine Imavov?

Joaquin Buckley has more UFC wins: 11 to 9. Joaquin Buckley's UFC record is 11-7; Nassourdine Imavov's is 9-2 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Joaquin Buckley 8, Nassourdine Imavov 4. Submission wins: Joaquin Buckley 0, Nassourdine Imavov 0.

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

Who is taller, Joaquin Buckley or Nassourdine Imavov?

Nassourdine Imavov is taller at 6'3", to Joaquin Buckley's 5'10" (5 inches). Joaquin Buckley has the longer reach: 76 inches to 75.

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