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John Teixeira vs Rustam Asuev

John Teixeira is 21-2-2; Rustam Asuev is 10-2-0. John Teixeira is 9 years older than Rustam Asuev. They have met once: John Teixeira 0, Rustam Asuev 1.

John Teixeira
Brazil
John Teixeira
“Macapa” · 21-2-2
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Met once
Rustam Asuev
Russia
Rustam Asuev
“Lion” · 10-2-0
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Style & credentials

John Teixeira

No background on record

Camp · Nova Uniao · Brazil
Rustam Asuev

No background on record

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

61%
Head
28%
20%
Body
24%
19%
Leg
48%

Time in position

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

John Teixeiralast 4 fights
63%13%24%
Rustam Asuevlast 3 fights
50%15%35%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

John Teixeira· from fights outside the UFC Rustam Asuev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.114.47
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John Teixeira · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.543.33
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John Teixeira · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 52% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.141.33
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John Teixeira · Average · better than 49% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
31%31%
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John Teixeira · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
58%60%
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John Teixeira · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.200.70
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John Teixeira · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRustam Asuev · 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

4.11
Strikes landed / min
4.47
3.54
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.33
1.14 / 3.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.33 / 4.3
31%
Takedown accuracy
31%
58%
Takedown defence
60%
2:13
Control time / fight
4:32
0.20
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

John Teixeira5 fights · by range and by target
Range
40%Distance · 155
33%Clinch · 129
26%Ground · 102
Target
61%Head · 164
20%Body · 54
19%Leg · 52

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

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

John TeixeiraRustam Asuev

Frequently asked questions

Have John Teixeira and Rustam Asuev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 188: Gadzhiev vs Pshukov (Sat, Jun 28, 2025), where Rustam Asuev won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of John Teixeira and Rustam Asuev?

John Teixeira is 21-2-2 and Rustam Asuev is 10-2-0.

Who is taller, John Teixeira or Rustam Asuev?

Neither. Both stand 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who is older, John Teixeira or Rustam Asuev?

John Teixeira is 39 and Rustam Asuev is 30.

Who has more finishes, John Teixeira or Rustam Asuev?

John Teixeira has 18 wins inside the distance (8 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission); Rustam Asuev has 3 wins (2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).