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Brian Ebersole vs Rick Story

Brian Ebersole is 51-18-1 (1 NC); Rick Story is 19-9-0. Brian Ebersole is 3 years older than Rick Story. Brian Ebersole has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Rick Story. Brian Ebersole is 3" · 8 cm taller than Rick Story. They have met once: Brian Ebersole 0, Rick Story 1.

Brian Ebersole
United States
Brian Ebersole
“Bad Boy” · 51-18-1 (1 NC)
UDTKOSD
WelterweightMet once
Rick Story
United States
Rick Story
“The Horror” · 19-9-0
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Style & credentials

Brian Ebersole

No background on record

Camp · Tiger Muay Thai
Rick Story
Folkstyle Wrestling
  • 2006Runner-up · NAIA184 lb
  • 2006All-American · NAIA184 lb
  • —Southern Oregon UniversityWrestling Folkstyle · 2004-2006
  • —Bethel High SchoolWrestling Folkstyle

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

59%
Head
52%
17%
Body
35%
24%
Leg
14%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Brian Ebersolelast 8 fights
59%17%24%
Rick Storylast 22 fights
59%22%19%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Brian Ebersole· from fights outside the UFC Rick Story· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.423.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 63% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.362.17
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersRick Story · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.512.53
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 81% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
19%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
42%63%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersRick Story · Average · better than 46% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.200.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Brian Ebersole · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRick Story · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.42
Strikes landed / min
3.80
2.36
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.17
1.51 / 7.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.53 / 5.3
19%
Takedown accuracy
48%
42%
Takedown defence
63%
4:11
Control time / fight
3:57
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.90

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
Rick Story19 UFC fights · 901 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
35%311/1260
18%164/264
8%73/82
Clinch
5%47/132
13%115/135
4%39/45
Ground
12%107/194
4%33/33
1%12/13

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 Rick Story ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks (Sat, Nov 16, 2013), where Rick Story won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Brian Ebersole and Rick Story?

Brian Ebersole is 51-18-1 (1 NC) and Rick Story is 19-9-0.

Who has the longer reach, Brian Ebersole or Rick Story?

Brian Ebersole has the longer reach: 73" · 185 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Rick Story, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Brian Ebersole or Rick Story?

Brian Ebersole is taller at 6'0" · 183 cm; Rick Story stands 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Brian Ebersole or Rick Story?

Brian Ebersole is 45 and Rick Story is 42.

Who has more finishes, Brian Ebersole or Rick Story?

Brian Ebersole has 33 wins inside the distance (15 by KO/TKO, 18 by submission); Rick Story has 9 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).