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Montel Jackson vs Rani Yahya

Montel Jackson is 16-4-0; Rani Yahya is 28-12-1 (1 NC). Rani Yahya is 8 years older than Montel Jackson. Montel Jackson has a 8" · 20 cm reach advantage over Rani Yahya. Montel Jackson is 4" · 10 cm taller than Rani Yahya. They have met once: Montel Jackson 1, Rani Yahya 0.

Montel Jackson
United States
Montel Jackson
“Quik” · 16-4-0
TKOSDSD
BantamweightMet once
Rani Yahya
Brazil
Rani Yahya
28-12-1 (1 NC)
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Style & credentials

Montel Jackson
Folkstyle Wrestling
  • —Brown belt · BJJ
  • 2018Contract winner · DWCS
  • —Qualifier · State HSyouth · high school (Wisconsin, WIAA)
  • —Competitor · Usa Vs Japan Invitational
Camp · Pura Vida BJJ · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
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

73%
Head
55%
19%
Body
19%
8%
Leg
27%

Time in position

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

Montel Jacksonlast 6 fights
58%28%14%
Rani Yahyalast 2 fights
62%18%20%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Montel Jackson· from fights outside the UFC Rani Yahya· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.061.91
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Montel Jackson · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.422.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Montel Jackson · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.582.66
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Montel Jackson · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
62%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Montel Jackson · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
66%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Montel Jackson · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.401.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Montel Jackson · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.06
Strikes landed / min
1.91
1.42
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.11
2.58 / 4.2
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.66 / 8.6
62%
Takedown accuracy
31%
66%
Takedown defence
31%
2:56
Control time / fight
4:25
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.50

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

Montel Jackson15 UFC fights · 498 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
43%214/540
8%41/61
7%37/43
Clinch
14%69/106
7%36/39
1%4/4
Ground
16%79/135
3%17/19
0%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

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Montel JacksonRani Yahya

Frequently asked questions

Have Montel Jackson and Rani Yahya ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes (Sat, Apr 22, 2023), where Montel Jackson won by TKO.

What are the records of Montel Jackson and Rani Yahya?

Montel Jackson is 16-4-0 and Rani Yahya is 28-12-1 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Montel Jackson or Rani Yahya?

Montel Jackson has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 67" · 170 cm for Rani Yahya, a 8" · 20 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Montel Jackson or Rani Yahya?

Montel Jackson is taller at 5'10" · 178 cm; Rani Yahya stands 5'6" · 168 cm.

Who is older, Montel Jackson or Rani Yahya?

Rani Yahya is 42 and Montel Jackson is 34.

Who has more finishes, Montel Jackson or Rani Yahya?

Montel Jackson has 10 wins inside the distance (9 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Rani Yahya has 21 wins (0 by KO/TKO, 21 by submission).

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