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Dauren Ermekov vs Rene Pessoa

Dauren Ermekov is 21-8-0; Rene Pessoa is 26-12-0. Dauren Ermekov is 1 year older than Rene Pessoa. Rene Pessoa is 1" · 3 cm taller than Dauren Ermekov. They have met once: Dauren Ermekov 1, Rene Pessoa 0.

Dauren Ermekov
Kazakhstan
Dauren Ermekov
“Kazakh” · 21-8-0
SUBUDSUB
Light HeavyweightMet once
Rene Pessoa
Brazil
Rene Pessoa
“Soldado” · 26-12-0
SUBSUBKO
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

58%
Head
65%
31%
Body
13%
11%
Leg
22%

Time in position

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

Dauren Ermekovlast 4 fights
52%23%25%
Rene Pessoalast 4 fights
37%10%53%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Dauren Ermekov· from fights outside the UFC Rene Pessoa· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.990.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dauren Ermekov · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fightersRene Pessoa · Poor · better than 1% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.885.14
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dauren Ermekov · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersRene Pessoa · Poor · better than 11% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.020.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dauren Ermekov · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersRene Pessoa · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
60%0%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dauren Ermekov · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fightersRene Pessoa · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
38%0%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dauren Ermekov · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fightersRene Pessoa · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.000.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dauren Ermekov · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersRene Pessoa · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.99
Strikes landed / min
0.77
2.88
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
5.14
2.02 / 3.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.00
60%
Takedown accuracy
0%
38%
Takedown defence
0%
3:14
Control time / fight
0:35
1.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.50

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

Dauren Ermekov4 fights · by range and by target
Range
42%Distance · 90
38%Clinch · 83
20%Ground · 43
Target
58%Head · 77
31%Body · 41
11%Leg · 15

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

Rene Pessoa4 fights · by range and by target
Range
44%Distance · 16
36%Clinch · 13
19%Ground · 7
Target
65%Head · 15
13%Body · 3
22%Leg · 5

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

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Dauren Ermekov and Rene Pessoa ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 205 (Fri, Jul 17, 2026), where Dauren Ermekov won by Submission.

What are the records of Dauren Ermekov and Rene Pessoa?

Dauren Ermekov is 21-8-0 and Rene Pessoa is 26-12-0.

Who is taller, Dauren Ermekov or Rene Pessoa?

Rene Pessoa is taller at 6'2" · 188 cm; Dauren Ermekov stands 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Dauren Ermekov or Rene Pessoa?

Dauren Ermekov is 38 and Rene Pessoa is 37.

Who has more finishes, Dauren Ermekov or Rene Pessoa?

Dauren Ermekov has 14 wins inside the distance (8 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission); Rene Pessoa has 24 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 19 by submission).