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Ibragim Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier

Ibragim Magomedov is 14-5-0; Rafael Xavier is 15-9-0. Rafael Xavier is 4 years older than Ibragim Magomedov. They have met once: Ibragim Magomedov 1, Rafael Xavier 0.

Ibragim Magomedov
Russia
Ibragim Magomedov
“Soldado” · 14-5-0
Loss · SubmissionWin · Unanimous DecisionWin · Unanimous Decision
Light HeavyweightMet once
Rafael Xavier
Brazil
Rafael Xavier
“Kratos” · 15-9-0
Win · TKOLoss · DecisionWin · TKO
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Style & credentials

Ibragim Magomedov

No background on record

Camp · Gorets
Rafael Xavier

No background on record

Camp · Spitfire Gym

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

58%
Head
67%
32%
Body
16%
10%
Leg
17%

Time in position

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

Ibragim Magomedovlast 4 fights
38%14%48%
Rafael Xavierlast 8 fights
69%24%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Ibragim Magomedov· incl. 4 fights outside the UFC Rafael Xavier· incl. 10 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.103.15
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ibragim Magomedov · Poor · better than 1% of UFC fightersRafael Xavier · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.301.76
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ibragim Magomedov · Elite · better than 85% of UFC fightersRafael Xavier · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.271.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ibragim Magomedov · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersRafael Xavier · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
20%86%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ibragim Magomedov · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fightersRafael Xavier · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
33%24%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ibragim Magomedov · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fightersRafael Xavier · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.300.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ibragim Magomedov · Average · better than 40% of UFC fightersRafael Xavier · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.10
Strikes landed / min
3.15
2.30
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.76
0.27 / 1.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.11 / 1.3
20%
Takedown accuracy
86%
33%
Takedown defence
24%
2:25
Control time / fight
0:59
0.30
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

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

Ibragim Magomedov4 fights · by range and by target
Range
28%Distance · 29
39%Clinch · 40
32%Ground · 33
Target
58%Head · 36
32%Body · 20
10%Leg · 6

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

Rafael Xavier8 fights · by range and by target
Range
61%Distance · 235
26%Clinch · 101
13%Ground · 50
Target
67%Head · 173
16%Body · 41
17%Leg · 43

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 Ibragim Magomedov and Rafael Xavier ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 83: ACB 83, Baku (Sat, Mar 24, 2018), where Ibragim Magomedov won by Decision.

What are the records of Ibragim Magomedov and Rafael Xavier?

Ibragim Magomedov is 14-5-0 and Rafael Xavier is 15-9-0.

Who is taller, Ibragim Magomedov or Rafael Xavier?

Neither. Both stand 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Ibragim Magomedov or Rafael Xavier?

Rafael Xavier is 35 and Ibragim Magomedov is 31.

Who has more finishes, Ibragim Magomedov or Rafael Xavier?

Ibragim Magomedov has 5 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Rafael Xavier has 13 wins (10 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).

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