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Islam Meshev vs Rustam Asuev

Islam Meshev is 14-9-0; Rustam Asuev is 10-2-0. Islam Meshev is 6 years older than Rustam Asuev. They have met once: Islam Meshev 1, Rustam Asuev 0.

Islam Meshev
Russia
Islam Meshev
“Iron Man” · 14-9-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Split DecisionLoss · Knockout
LightweightMet once
Rustam Asuev
Russia
Rustam Asuev
“Lion” · 10-2-0
Win · Unanimous DecisionWin · Split DecisionLoss · Unanimous Decision
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

62%
Head
28%
27%
Body
24%
11%
Leg
48%

Time in position

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

Islam Meshevlast 4 fights
74%12%14%
Rustam Asuevlast 3 fights
50%15%35%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Islam Meshev· incl. 4 fights outside the UFC Rustam Asuev· incl. 3 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.054.47
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Meshev · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.003.33
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Meshev · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 52% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.971.33
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Meshev · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
100%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Meshev · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
57%60%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Meshev · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.300.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Islam Meshev · Average · better than 40% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.05
Strikes landed / min
4.47
2.00
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.33
0.97 / 1.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.33 / 4.3
100%
Takedown accuracy
31%
57%
Takedown defence
60%
1:44
Control time / fight
4:32
0.30
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 Meshev4 fights · by range and by target
Range
74%Distance · 128
18%Clinch · 32
8%Ground · 14
Target
62%Head · 88
27%Body · 39
11%Leg · 15

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

Rustam Asuev3 fights · by range and by target
Range
15%Distance · 57
46%Clinch · 171
39%Ground · 144
Target
28%Head · 56
24%Body · 49
48%Leg · 96

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 Islam Meshev and Rustam Asuev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 162 - Tumenov vs Palmer (Sat, Sep 2, 2023), where Islam Meshev won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Islam Meshev and Rustam Asuev?

Islam Meshev is 14-9-0 and Rustam Asuev is 10-2-0.

Who is taller, Islam Meshev or Rustam Asuev?

Neither. Both stand 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who is older, Islam Meshev or Rustam Asuev?

Islam Meshev is 36 and Rustam Asuev is 30.

Who has more finishes, Islam Meshev or Rustam Asuev?

Islam Meshev has 4 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Rustam Asuev has 3 wins (2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).