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Leandro Higo vs Magomed Magomedov

Leandro Higo is 23-8-0; Magomed Magomedov is 22-6-0. Leandro Higo is 3 years older than Magomed Magomedov. Leandro Higo has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Magomed Magomedov. Leandro Higo is 1" · 3 cm taller than Magomed Magomedov. They have met once: Leandro Higo 0, Magomed Magomedov 1.

Leandro Higo
Brazil
Leandro Higo
“Alter” · 23-8-0
Loss · Split DecisionLoss · DecisionWin · Unanimous Decision
BantamweightMet once
Magomed Magomedov
Russia
Magomed Magomedov
“Python” · 22-6-0
Loss · KnockoutWin · Split DecisionLoss · Knockout
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Style & credentials

Leandro Higo

No background on record

Camp · Pitbull Brothers
Magomed Magomedov

No background on record

Camp · Dagestan Fighter

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

54%
Head
65%
19%
Body
26%
27%
Leg
9%

Time in position

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

Leandro Higolast 2 fights
59%24%17%
Magomed Magomedovlast 5 fights
54%24%22%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Leandro Higo· incl. 2 fights outside the UFC Magomed Magomedov· incl. 5 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.101.57
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Leandro Higo · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedov · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.302.52
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Leandro Higo · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedov · Good · better than 79% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.501.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Leandro Higo · Below avg · better than 22% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedov · Average · better than 43% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
6%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Leandro Higo · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedov · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
50%53%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Leandro Higo · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedov · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.500.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Leandro Higo · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersMagomed Magomedov · Good · better than 73% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1491 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.10
Strikes landed / min
1.57
1.30
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.52
0.50 / 8.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.00 / 2.6
6%
Takedown accuracy
38%
50%
Takedown defence
53%
1:06
Control time / fight
2:51
1.50
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.80

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

Leandro Higo2 fights · by range and by target
Range
38%Distance · 31
20%Clinch · 16
42%Ground · 34
Target
54%Head · 34
19%Body · 12
27%Leg · 17

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

Magomed Magomedov5 fights · by range and by target
Range
53%Distance · 88
32%Clinch · 52
15%Ground · 25
Target
65%Head · 76
26%Body · 31
9%Leg · 10

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.

Leandro HigoMagomed Magomedov

Frequently asked questions

Have Leandro Higo and Magomed Magomedov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs Zendeli (Sat, May 2, 2026), where Magomed Magomedov won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Leandro Higo and Magomed Magomedov?

Leandro Higo is 23-8-0 and Magomed Magomedov is 22-6-0.

Who has the longer reach, Leandro Higo or Magomed Magomedov?

Leandro Higo has the longer reach: 71" · 180 cm against 69" · 175 cm for Magomed Magomedov, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Leandro Higo or Magomed Magomedov?

Leandro Higo is taller at 5'8" · 173 cm; Magomed Magomedov stands 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who is older, Leandro Higo or Magomed Magomedov?

Leandro Higo is 37 and Magomed Magomedov is 34.

Who has more finishes, Leandro Higo or Magomed Magomedov?

Leandro Higo has 16 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission); Magomed Magomedov has 14 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission).

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