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John Howard vs Magomed Magomedkerimov

John Howard is 24-13-0; Magomed Magomedkerimov is 34-6-0. John Howard is 7 years older than Magomed Magomedkerimov. Magomed Magomedkerimov has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over John Howard. Magomed Magomedkerimov is 6" · 15 cm taller than John Howard. They have met once: John Howard 0, Magomed Magomedkerimov 1.

John Howard
United States
John Howard
“DOOMS DAY” · 24-13-0
UDUDUD
WelterweightMet once
Magomed Magomedkerimov
Russia
Magomed Magomedkerimov
“Soldado” · 34-6-0
SUBDECTKO
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Style & credentials

John Howard

No background on record

Camp · FAF Kickboxing · United States
Magomed Magomedkerimov

No background on record

Camp · Eagles MMA · Russia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

49%
Head
50%
18%
Body
33%
32%
Leg
17%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

John Howardlast 21 fights
56%25%20%
Magomed Magomedkerimovlast 15 fights
32%20%48%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

John Howard· from fights outside the UFC Magomed Magomedkerimov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.243.79
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Howard · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedkerimov · Good · better than 63% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.131.54
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Howard · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedkerimov · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.671.62
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Howard · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedkerimov · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
49%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Howard · Good · better than 74% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedkerimov · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
54%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Howard · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedkerimov · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Howard · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedkerimov · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.24
Strikes landed / min
3.79
3.13
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.54
2.67 / 5.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.62 / 4.3
49%
Takedown accuracy
38%
54%
Takedown defence
25%
3:14
Control time / fight
1:40
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.30

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

John Howard14 UFC fights · 369 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
24%90/318
8%29/51
28%103/125
Clinch
14%51/113
8%29/35
5%19/19
Ground
9%34/52
3%10/10
1%4/4
Magomed Magomedkerimov5 fights · by range and by target
Range
32%Distance · 149
20%Clinch · 95
48%Ground · 225
Target
50%Head · 88
33%Body · 57
17%Leg · 30

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

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

John HowardMagomed Magomedkerimov

Frequently asked questions

Have John Howard and Magomed Magomedkerimov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2019 Regular Season (Wed, May 8, 2019), where Magomed Magomedkerimov won by Submission.

What are the records of John Howard and Magomed Magomedkerimov?

John Howard is 24-13-0 and Magomed Magomedkerimov is 34-6-0.

Who has the longer reach, John Howard or Magomed Magomedkerimov?

Magomed Magomedkerimov has the longer reach: 73" · 185 cm against 72" · 183 cm for John Howard, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, John Howard or Magomed Magomedkerimov?

Magomed Magomedkerimov is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; John Howard stands 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who is older, John Howard or Magomed Magomedkerimov?

John Howard is 43 and Magomed Magomedkerimov is 36.

Who has more finishes, John Howard or Magomed Magomedkerimov?

John Howard has 17 wins inside the distance (9 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission); Magomed Magomedkerimov has 22 wins (13 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).

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