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Abus Magomedov vs Michel Pereira

Abus Magomedov is 29-7-1; Michel Pereira is 32-15-0 (2 NC). Abus Magomedov is 4 years older than Michel Pereira. Abus Magomedov has a 5" · 13 cm reach advantage over Michel Pereira. Abus Magomedov is 1" · 3 cm taller than Michel Pereira. They have met once: Abus Magomedov 1, Michel Pereira 0.

Abus Magomedov
Abus Magomedov
“Abus” · 29-7-1
SUBSUBUD
MiddleweightMet once
Michel Pereira
Brazil
Michel Pereira
“Demolidor” · 32-15-0 (2 NC)
UDSDTKO
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Style & credentials

Abus Magomedov
WrestlingKickboxing
  • 2017Superior FC Middleweight ChampionshipSuperior Fighting Championship
  • 2013GMC Welterweight ChampionshipGerman MMA Championship (GMC)
  • 2018Runner-up · PFL Seasonmiddleweight
  • —Competitor · Ringer Bundesliga
Camp · UFD Gym · Duesseldorf, Germany
Michel Pereira
KarateBJJ
  • —Black belt · KarateRene Colares
  • —SBC Middleweight ChampionshipSBC (Serbian Battle Championship)
  • —Champion · Para State Luta Livre
  • —Black belt · BJJSavio Roveno
Camp · Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts · Las Vegas, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

56%
Head
47%
31%
Body
42%
13%
Leg
11%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Abus Magomedovlast 8 fights
63%11%26%
Michel Pereiralast 8 fights
67%13%20%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Abus Magomedov· from fights outside the UFC Michel Pereira· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.064.28
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Abus Magomedov · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fightersMichel Pereira · Good · better than 75% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.344.32
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Abus Magomedov · Average · better than 52% of UFC fightersMichel Pereira · Below avg · better than 23% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.501.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Abus Magomedov · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersMichel Pereira · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
59%52%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Abus Magomedov · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fightersMichel Pereira · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
100%76%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Abus Magomedov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersMichel Pereira · Good · better than 78% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.600.60
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Abus Magomedov · Good · better than 62% of UFC fightersMichel Pereira · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.06
Strikes landed / min
4.28
3.34
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.32
2.50 / 4.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.11 / 2.1
59%
Takedown accuracy
52%
100%
Takedown defence
76%
2:31
Control time / fight
0:59
0.60
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.60

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Abus Magomedov8 UFC fights · 239 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
46%110/314
28%68/103
12%29/35
Clinch
2%5/5
1%2/2
0%1/1
Ground
8%20/27
2%4/4
0%0/0
Michel Pereira16 UFC fights · 752 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%300/812
33%250/383
11%79/99
Clinch
2%16/27
9%66/71
0%1/1
Ground
5%36/66
0%3/3
0%1/1

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Abus MagomedovMichel Pereira

Frequently asked questions

Have Abus Magomedov and Michel Pereira ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates (Sat, Apr 26, 2025), where Abus Magomedov won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Abus Magomedov and Michel Pereira?

Abus Magomedov is 29-7-1 and Michel Pereira is 32-15-0 (2 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Abus Magomedov or Michel Pereira?

Abus Magomedov has the longer reach: 78" · 198 cm against 73" · 185 cm for Michel Pereira, a 5" · 13 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Abus Magomedov or Michel Pereira?

Abus Magomedov is taller at 6'2" · 188 cm; Michel Pereira stands 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Abus Magomedov or Michel Pereira?

Abus Magomedov is 36 and Michel Pereira is 32.

Who has more finishes, Abus Magomedov or Michel Pereira?

Abus Magomedov has 22 wins inside the distance (14 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission); Michel Pereira has 19 wins (11 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission).

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