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Matej Batinić def. Gadzhimurad Khebdeev (Submission)

Submission · Round 5 · 01:27
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Arena Pula, Pula, Croatia

Matej Batinić defeated Gadzhimurad Khebdeev by Submission in round 5 (01:27) in the Light Heavyweight bout of FNC 12, held Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Arena Pula, Pula.

Fight stats

Matej Batinić
Gadzhimurad Khebdeev
0
Knockdowns
0
42
Significant strikes
35
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
169
Total strikes
129
2 of 2
Takedowns
3 of 4
100%
Takedown accuracy
75%
1
Submission attempts
2
-
Reversals
-
7:09
Control time
6:53
Significant strikes by target
11
Head
19
19
Body
4
12
Leg
12
20
Distance
14
30
Clinch
26
22
Ground
21
Time in position
9:53
Distance
9:53
2:56
Clinch
2:56
11:15
Ground
11:15

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
9
Sig. str.
6
41
Total str.
36
0
Head
1
2
Body
0
9
Distance
6
1
Clinch
0
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:06
Ctrl
0:40
Time in position
4:57
Distance
4:57
0:46
Clinch
0:46
0:00
Ground
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
11
Sig. str.
7
55
Total str.
30
3
Head
6
6
Body
0
2
Distance
3
9
Clinch
5
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:39
Ctrl
1:06
Time in position
1:35
Distance
1:35
0:27
Clinch
0:27
3:20
Ground
3:20
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
4
Sig. str.
14
18
Total str.
35
2
Head
7
0
Body
1
2
Distance
1
2
Clinch
13
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 2
0
Sub. att
2
1:09
Ctrl
2:54
Time in position
1:23
Distance
1:23
0:32
Clinch
0:32
3:34
Ground
3:34
ROUND 4
0
KD
0
17
Sig. str.
8
50
Total str.
28
5
Head
5
11
Body
3
6
Distance
4
17
Clinch
8
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
2:22
Ctrl
2:13
Time in position
1:16
Distance
1:16
0:53
Clinch
0:53
3:42
Ground
3:42
ROUND 5
0
KD
0
1
Sig. str.
0
5
Total str.
0
1
Head
0
0
Body
0
1
Distance
0
1
Clinch
0
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
0:53
Ctrl
0:00
Time in position
0:42
Distance
0:42
0:18
Clinch
0:18
0:39
Ground
0:39

Frequently asked questions

Who won Matej Batinić vs Gadzhimurad Khebdeev?

Matej Batinić defeated Gadzhimurad Khebdeev by Submission in round 5 (01:27) in the Light Heavyweight bout of FNC 12, held Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Arena Pula, Pula.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Matej Batinić 49%51% Gadzhimurad Khebdeev

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

21-6-0
Record
8-1-0
1610
Power Index rating
1616
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
34
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
-
Stance
-
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Croatia (Hrvatska)
Nationality
Russia

Striking Profile

2.59
SLpM
1.63
-
Str. Acc.
-
1.87
SApM
1.96
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.13
TD Avg.
2.10
44%
TD Acc.
75%
17%
TD Def.
0%
0.60
Sub. Avg.
1.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Matej Batinić · 4-1
  • L
    FNC 29: Batinić vs. Nedoh · Apr 11, 2026
    Split Decision · R5 · 05:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    FNC 24 · Sep 6, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 01:11 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    FNC 12 · Sep 2, 2023
    Submission · R5 · 01:27 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    FNC 11 · May 28, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 05:16 · Catchweight
  • W
    FNC 9: Pejić vs. Costa · Dec 23, 2022
    Split Decision · Light Heavyweight
Gadzhimurad Khebdeev · 4-1
  • W
    Top Fight · Dec 24, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:35 · Middleweight
  • L
    FNC 12 · Sep 2, 2023
    Submission · R5 · 01:27 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Monster Fighting Championship · Feb 25, 2023
    Submission
  • W
    UFL 2 · Dec 22, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Yamal Fighter Championship · Dec 15, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 2:25 · Light Heavyweight

Head-to-Head History

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 1 fight
34.3
Avg sig. strikes
35.0
1.00
Avg takedowns
3.00
3:28
Avg control time
6:53
81
Career high strikes
35
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Matej Batinić
Strike target
Gadzhimurad Khebdeev
45%
Head
54%
26%
Body
11%
28%
Leg
34%
Matej Batinić
Strike position
Gadzhimurad Khebdeev
43%
Distance
23%
36%
Clinch
43%
20%
Ground
34%