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David Abbott vs Paul Varelans

David Abbott is 10-15-0; Paul Varelans is 9-9-0. David Abbott is 4 years older than Paul Varelans. Paul Varelans is 8" · 20 cm taller than David Abbott. They have met once: David Abbott 1, Paul Varelans 0.

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United States
David Abbott
“Tank” · 10-15-0
TKOTKOTKO
HeavyweightMet once
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United States
Paul Varelans
“The Polar Bear” · 9-9-0
TKOTKOTKO
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Style & credentials

David Abbott
Folkstyle WrestlingBoxing
  • —All-American · CCCAA
  • —Cypress CollegeWrestling
  • —California State University, Long BeachNone documented
Paul Varelans

No background on record

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

95%
Head
71%
5%
Body
11%
0%
Leg
18%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

David Abbottlast 17 fights
29%30%41%
Paul Varelanslast 8 fights
30%38%32%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

David Abbott· from fights outside the UFC Paul Varelans· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.741.46
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fightersPaul Varelans · Poor · better than 3% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.932.05
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersPaul Varelans · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.940.78
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Good · better than 70% of UFC fightersPaul Varelans · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
67%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersPaul Varelans · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
69%78%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Good · better than 62% of UFC fightersPaul Varelans · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.801.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
David Abbott · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersPaul Varelans · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.74
Strikes landed / min
1.46
1.93
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.05
1.94 / 2.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.78 / 0.8
67%
Takedown accuracy
100%
69%
Takedown defence
78%
0:07
Control time / fight
0:00
0.80
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.20

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

David Abbott17 UFC fights · 148 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%54/156
0%0/0
0%0/0
Clinch
28%42/87
3%4/5
0%0/0
Ground
32%47/93
1%1/1
0%0/0
Paul Varelans8 UFC fights · 56 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
11%6/52
2%1/2
18%10/16
Clinch
29%16/30
9%5/6
0%0/0
Ground
32%18/22
0%0/0
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.

David AbbottPaul Varelans

Frequently asked questions

Have David Abbott and Paul Varelans ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans (Fri, Jul 14, 1995), where David Abbott won by TKO.

What are the records of David Abbott and Paul Varelans?

David Abbott is 10-15-0 and Paul Varelans is 9-9-0.

Who is taller, David Abbott or Paul Varelans?

Paul Varelans is taller at 6'8" · 203 cm; David Abbott stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, David Abbott or Paul Varelans?

David Abbott is 61 and Paul Varelans is 57.

Who has more finishes, David Abbott or Paul Varelans?

David Abbott has 9 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Paul Varelans has 8 wins (6 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).