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Josh Clopton vs Rani Yahya

Josh Clopton is 6-2-1; Rani Yahya is 28-12-1 (1 NC). Josh Clopton is 3 years older than Rani Yahya. They have met once: Josh Clopton 0, Rani Yahya 1.

Josh Clopton
United States
Josh Clopton
“The Gentleman” · 6-2-1
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Met once
Rani Yahya
Brazil
Rani Yahya
28-12-1 (1 NC)
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Style & credentials

Josh Clopton

No background on record

Camp · Skrap Pack
Rani Yahya
BJJNo-Gi Grappling
  • 2023Black belt · BJJAthaide Junior
  • 2019Champion · IBJJF Worldsblack belt featherweight (master)
  • 2007Champion · ADCC-66 kg
  • 2006Semifinalist · K1 Heros Lightweight Gp
Camp · Constrictor Team · Brasilia, Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

46%
Head
55%
29%
Body
19%
25%
Leg
27%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Josh Cloptonlast 2 fights
42%42%17%
Rani Yahyalast 20 fights
76%19%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Josh Clopton Rani Yahya
Strikes landed / min
1.601.71
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Clopton · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Poor · better than 6% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.872.08
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Clopton · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.002.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Clopton · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
66%30%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Clopton · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
75%29%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Clopton · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.001.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Clopton · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1500 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.60
Strikes landed / min
1.71
2.87
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.08
2.00 / 3.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.73 / 9.1
66%
Takedown accuracy
30%
75%
Takedown defence
29%
5:32
Control time / fight
4:25
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.80

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

Josh Clopton2 UFC fights · 48 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
27%13/34
8%4/4
6%3/4
Clinch
4%2/4
21%10/10
17%8/8
Ground
15%7/10
0%0/0
2%1/1
Rani Yahya21 UFC fights · 415 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%168/750
12%48/79
25%105/139
Clinch
3%11/26
2%9/9
1%5/5
Ground
12%49/67
4%17/17
1%3/3

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Josh Clopton and Rani Yahya ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie (Sat, Aug 3, 2013), where Rani Yahya won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Josh Clopton and Rani Yahya?

Josh Clopton is 6-2-1 and Rani Yahya is 28-12-1 (1 NC).

Who is taller, Josh Clopton or Rani Yahya?

Neither. Both stand 5'6" · 168 cm.

Who is older, Josh Clopton or Rani Yahya?

Josh Clopton is 45 and Rani Yahya is 42.

Who has more finishes, Josh Clopton or Rani Yahya?

Josh Clopton has 2 wins inside the distance (0 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Rani Yahya has 21 wins (0 by KO/TKO, 21 by submission).