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Brian Ebersole vs James Head

Brian Ebersole is 51-18-1 (1 NC); James Head is 9-4-0. Brian Ebersole is 3 years older than James Head. James Head is 1" · 3 cm taller than Brian Ebersole. They have met once: Brian Ebersole 0, James Head 1.

Brian Ebersole
United States
Brian Ebersole
“Bad Boy” · 51-18-1 (1 NC)
UDTKOSD
WelterweightMet once
James Head
United States
James Head
9-4-0
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Style & credentials

Brian Ebersole

No background on record

Camp · Tiger Muay Thai
James Head

No background on record

Camp · Lovato's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

59%
Head
65%
17%
Body
32%
24%
Leg
3%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Brian Ebersolelast 8 fights
59%17%24%
James Headlast 5 fights
53%43%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Brian Ebersole James Head
Strikes landed / min
2.322.75
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Poor · better than 18% of UFC fightersJames Head · Below avg · better than 29% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.143.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fightersJames Head · Average · better than 59% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.700.41
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersJames Head · Poor · better than 18% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
23%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersJames Head · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
61%66%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersJames Head · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.100.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersJames Head · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.32
Strikes landed / min
2.75
2.14
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.11
1.70 / 7.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.41 / 0.4
23%
Takedown accuracy
100%
61%
Takedown defence
66%
4:11
Control time / fight
0:57
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.80

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

Brian Ebersole8 UFC fights · 241 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
29%71/226
11%26/54
19%45/72
Clinch
7%18/33
4%10/16
6%14/15
Ground
22%53/72
2%4/4
0%0/0
James Head4 UFC fights · 88 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
45%40/121
7%6/10
3%3/4
Clinch
17%15/22
23%20/21
0%0/0
Ground
5%4/5
0%0/0
0%0/0

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Brian Ebersole and James Head ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 149: Faber vs Barao (Sat, Jul 21, 2012), where James Head won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Brian Ebersole and James Head?

Brian Ebersole is 51-18-1 (1 NC) and James Head is 9-4-0.

Who has the longer reach, Brian Ebersole or James Head?

Neither. Both have a 73" · 185 cm reach.

Who is taller, Brian Ebersole or James Head?

James Head is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Brian Ebersole stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Brian Ebersole or James Head?

Brian Ebersole is 45 and James Head is 42.

Who has more finishes, Brian Ebersole or James Head?

Brian Ebersole has 33 wins inside the distance (15 by KO/TKO, 18 by submission); James Head has 7 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).