Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (3)
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Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland: Matchup Breakdown
Nassourdine Imavov is 9-2 (1 NC) in the Middleweight division with a 75.0% 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. Imavov on Jan 14, 2023, won by Sean Strickland by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.
Sean Strickland holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,295 to 1,244. Career peaks are 1,244 for Nassourdine Imavov and 1,295 for Sean Strickland. Nassourdine Imavov has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 9 victories, a 44.4% finish rate. Sean Strickland has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 33.3% of the time.
Nassourdine Imavov stands 6' 3" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Sean Strickland is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Sean Strickland. Nassourdine Imavov is 30, Sean Strickland is 35.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Nassourdine Imavov has landed 784 significant strikes at 55.0% accuracy with 9 takedowns and 28:37 of control time. Sean Strickland has landed 2,430 at 42.5% with 18 takedowns and 33:52 of control.
Nassourdine Imavov has 0 title fights (0 won) against 4 (2 won) for Sean Strickland. They share 3 common opponents: Israel Adesanya, Brendan Allen, Jared Cannonier.
Have Nassourdine Imavov and Sean Strickland fought before?
Yes. Nassourdine Imavov and Sean Strickland have fought once in the UFC. Sean Strickland won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov on January 14, 2023.
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Who has more UFC wins, Nassourdine Imavov or Sean Strickland?
Sean Strickland has more UFC wins: 18 to 9. Nassourdine Imavov's UFC record is 9-2 (1 NC); Sean Strickland's is 18-7.
KO/TKO wins: Nassourdine Imavov 4, Sean Strickland 5. Submission wins: Nassourdine Imavov 0, Sean Strickland 1.
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Who is taller, Nassourdine Imavov or Sean Strickland?
Nassourdine Imavov is taller at 6'3", to Sean Strickland's 6'1" (2 inches). Sean Strickland 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.