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Daniel James vs Ruslan Magomedov

Daniel James is 15-8-1; Ruslan Magomedov is 14-1-0. Daniel James is 5 years older than Ruslan Magomedov. Daniel James has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Ruslan Magomedov. Daniel James is 2" · 5 cm taller than Ruslan Magomedov. They have met once: Daniel James 0, Ruslan Magomedov 1.

Daniel James
United States
Daniel James
“American Predator” · 15-8-1
DECTKOUD
HeavyweightMet once
Ruslan Magomedov
Russia
Ruslan Magomedov
“Leopard” · 14-1-0
TKOSDKO
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Style & credentials

Daniel James

No background on record

Camp · Midwest Training Center · United States
Ruslan Magomedov

No background on record

Camp · Fight Club Berkut · Russia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

90%
Head
67%
5%
Body
19%
5%
Leg
14%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Daniel Jameslast 2 fights
14%45%42%
Ruslan Magomedovlast 3 fights
87%12%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Daniel James· from fights outside the UFC Ruslan Magomedov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.854.02
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Daniel James · Good · better than 64% of UFC fightersRuslan Magomedov · Good · better than 69% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
9.761.47
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Daniel James · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersRuslan Magomedov · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.500.33
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Daniel James · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersRuslan Magomedov · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
100%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Daniel James · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersRuslan Magomedov · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
17%89%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Daniel James · Poor · better than 2% of UFC fightersRuslan Magomedov · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Daniel James · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersRuslan Magomedov · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.85
Strikes landed / min
4.02
9.76
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.47
1.50 / 1.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.33 / 0.3
100%
Takedown accuracy
100%
17%
Takedown defence
89%
1:50
Control time / fight
0:56
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.00

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

Daniel James2 fights · by range and by target
Range
14%Distance · 19
45%Clinch · 62
42%Ground · 58
Target
90%Head · 69
5%Body · 4
5%Leg · 4

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Ruslan Magomedov3 UFC fights · 181 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
61%111/293
14%25/31
12%22/26
Clinch
6%11/16
4%8/8
2%3/3
Ground
0%0/0
1%1/1
0%0/0

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.

Daniel JamesRuslan Magomedov

Frequently asked questions

Have Daniel James and Ruslan Magomedov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 101: Warsaw (Fri, Nov 15, 2019), where Ruslan Magomedov won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Daniel James and Ruslan Magomedov?

Daniel James is 15-8-1 and Ruslan Magomedov is 14-1-0.

Who has the longer reach, Daniel James or Ruslan Magomedov?

Daniel James has the longer reach: 80" · 203 cm against 78" · 198 cm for Ruslan Magomedov, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Daniel James or Ruslan Magomedov?

Daniel James is taller at 6'5" · 196 cm; Ruslan Magomedov stands 6'3" · 191 cm.

Who is older, Daniel James or Ruslan Magomedov?

Daniel James is 44 and Ruslan Magomedov is 39.

Who has more finishes, Daniel James or Ruslan Magomedov?

Daniel James has 14 wins inside the distance (11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); Ruslan Magomedov has 6 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).

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