Muradov vs Sanchez

Who won Muradov vs Sanchez?

Makhmud Muradov beat Andrew Sanchez by knockout in the 3rd round during the main card of UFC 257, on Saturday 23rd January 2021 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 3 rounds in the Middleweight division, which meant the weight limit was 185 pounds (13.2 stone or 83.9 KG).

Muradov vs Sanchez stats

Makhmud Muradov stepped into the octagon with a record of 24 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws, 16 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 3 by submission.

Andrew Sanchez made his way to the cage with a record of 12 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws, 6 of those wins coming by knock out and 2 by submission.

Makhmud Muradov's UFC record stood at 4-2-0, while Andrew Sanchez's came in at 5-5-0.

The stats suggested Muradov had an advantage in power over Sanchez, with a 67% knock out percentage over Sanchez's 50%.

If the fight went to the ground, their records suggested Sanchez had a slight advantage over Muradov, with a 17% submission rate over Muradov's 13%.

Makhmud Muradov was the younger man by 2 years, at 34 years old.

Muradov had a height advantage of 1 inch over Sanchez. Despite this, both fighters had equal reach.

Muradov was the more experienced professional fighter, having had 13 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 1 month earlier than Sanchez, whose first professional fight was in 2012. He had fought 22 more professional rounds, 71 to Sanchez's 49.

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