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Islam Makhachev vs Leo Kuntz

Islam Makhachev is 29-1-0; Leo Kuntz is 18-4-1. Leo Kuntz is 8 years older than Islam Makhachev. They have met once: Islam Makhachev 1, Leo Kuntz 0.

Islam Makhachev
Russia
Islam Makhachev
29-1-0
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Met once
Leo Kuntz
United States
Leo Kuntz
“The Lion” · 18-4-1
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Style & credentials

Islam Makhachev
Combat SamboSamboFreestyle Wrestling
  • —Black belt · Judo
  • 2016Champion · Combat Sambo Worlds-74 kg
  • 2016Champion · Russian Nationals-74 kg
  • 2014Champion · Russian Nationals-74 kg
Camp · American Kickboxing Academy · San Jose, US
Leo Kuntz

No background on record

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

70%
Head
71%
23%
Body
13%
7%
Leg
16%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Islam Makhachevlast 19 fights
58%19%23%
Leo Kuntzlast 2 fights
89%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Islam Makhachev· from fights outside the UFC Leo Kuntz· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.271.68
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Makhachev · Poor · better than 17% of UFC fightersLeo Kuntz · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.423.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Makhachev · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersLeo Kuntz · Below avg · better than 37% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.221.99
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Makhachev · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fightersLeo Kuntz · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
55%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Makhachev · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersLeo Kuntz · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
91%33%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Makhachev · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fightersLeo Kuntz · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.900.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Makhachev · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersLeo Kuntz · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.27
Strikes landed / min
1.68
1.42
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.80
3.22 / 5.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.99 / 8.0
55%
Takedown accuracy
25%
91%
Takedown defence
33%
6:00
Control time / fight
3:13
0.90
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.70

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

Islam Makhachev19 UFC fights · 507 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
42%212/509
9%46/56
7%35/38
Clinch
6%28/41
13%65/69
0%2/2
Ground
22%113/153
1%6/6
0%0/0
Leo Kuntz2 UFC fights · 38 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
63%24/86
13%5/13
13%5/10
Clinch
3%1/4
0%0/0
3%1/1
Ground
5%2/2
0%0/0
0%0/0

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Islam Makhachev and Leo Kuntz ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier (Sat, May 23, 2015), where Islam Makhachev won by Submission.

What are the records of Islam Makhachev and Leo Kuntz?

Islam Makhachev is 29-1-0 and Leo Kuntz is 18-4-1.

Who is taller, Islam Makhachev or Leo Kuntz?

Neither. Both stand 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Islam Makhachev or Leo Kuntz?

Leo Kuntz is 42 and Islam Makhachev is 34.

Who has more finishes, Islam Makhachev or Leo Kuntz?

Islam Makhachev has 18 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission); Leo Kuntz has 14 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission).

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