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Joe Pyfer vs Khamzat Chimaev

Joe Pyfer is 16-3-0; Khamzat Chimaev is 15-1-0. Khamzat Chimaev is 2 years older than Joe Pyfer. Joe Pyfer and Khamzat Chimaev have never fought each other.

Joe Pyfer
United States
Joe Pyfer
“Bodybagz” · 16-3-0
TKOSUBUD
MiddleweightNever fought
Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev
“Borz” · 15-1-0
SDUDSUB
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Style & credentials

Joe Pyfer

No background on record

Camp · Marquez MMA · United States
Khamzat Chimaev
Freestyle Wrestling
  • 2018Champion · Swedish Nationals92 kg
  • 2016Champion · Swedish Nationals86 kg
  • 2015Champion · Swedish Nationals86 kg
  • —Amateur MMA 3-0Record
Camp · TKMMA Fit

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

69%
Head
78%
22%
Body
14%
9%
Leg
9%

Time in position

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

Joe Pyferlast 8 fights
74%16%10%
Khamzat Chimaevlast 6 fights
35%61%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Joe Pyfer· from fights outside the UFC Khamzat Chimaev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.524.12
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joe Pyfer · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.222.87
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joe Pyfer · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Good · better than 69% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.455.43
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joe Pyfer · Average · better than 57% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
31%60%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joe Pyfer · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
63%88%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joe Pyfer · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.901.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Joe Pyfer · Good · better than 77% of UFC fightersKhamzat Chimaev · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.52
Strikes landed / min
4.12
3.22
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.87
1.45 / 4.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
5.43 / 9.1
31%
Takedown accuracy
60%
63%
Takedown defence
88%
1:13
Control time / fight
5:04
0.90
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.40

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

Joe Pyfer10 UFC fights · 291 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
57%165/477
19%55/74
9%27/40
Clinch
1%4/9
1%3/3
0%0/0
Ground
11%32/49
2%5/5
0%0/0
Khamzat Chimaev10 UFC fights · 396 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%143/383
12%47/92
8%31/32
Clinch
2%6/8
2%7/8
0%0/0
Ground
38%152/197
1%4/4
2%6/6

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

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Joe PyferKhamzat Chimaev

Frequently asked questions

Have Joe Pyfer and Khamzat Chimaev ever fought?

No. Joe Pyfer and Khamzat Chimaev have never fought each other.

What are the records of Joe Pyfer and Khamzat Chimaev?

Joe Pyfer is 16-3-0 and Khamzat Chimaev is 15-1-0.

Who has the longer reach, Joe Pyfer or Khamzat Chimaev?

Neither. Both have a 75" · 191 cm reach.

Who is taller, Joe Pyfer or Khamzat Chimaev?

Neither. Both stand 6'2" · 188 cm.

Who is older, Joe Pyfer or Khamzat Chimaev?

Khamzat Chimaev is 32 and Joe Pyfer is 30.

Who has more finishes, Joe Pyfer or Khamzat Chimaev?

Joe Pyfer has 14 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission); Khamzat Chimaev has 11 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).