Magomedshapirov vs Topuria

When is Magomedshapirov vs Topuria?

Zabit Magomedsharipov could potentially face the challenge of Ilia Topuria, in January 2022.

The fight would take place over 5 rounds in the Featherweight division, which means the weight limit would be 145 pounds (10.4 stone or 65.8 KG).

Magomedshapirov vs Topuria stats

Zabit Magomedsharipov would step into the octagon with a record of 18 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, 6 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 7 by submission.

Ilia Topuria would make his way to the cage with an unblemished record of 12 wins and 0 draws, with 4 of those by knock out and 7 by submission.

The stats suggest that Magomedsharipov and Topuria have similar power, both with a 33% knock out percentage.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Topuria would have an advantage over Magomedsharipov, with a 58% submission rate over Magomedsharipov's 39%.

Zabit Magomedsharipov is the older man by 6 years, at 32 years old.

Magomedsharipov has a height advantage of 6 inches over Topuria. This also extends to a 4-inch reach advantage.

Magomedsharipov is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 7 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 2 years and 10 months earlier than Topuria, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 23 more professional rounds, 39 to Topuria's 16.

Magomedshapirov vs Topuria form

Topuria remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282 on 10th December 2022 by submission in the 2nd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he had won against Jai Herbert at UFC Fight Night London on 19th March 2022 by knockout in the 2nd round at 02 Arena, London, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, he had beat Ryan Hall at UFC 264 on 10th July 2021 by knockout in the 1st round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Island 5 on 10th October 2020 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

He had won against Brian Bouland at Cage Warriors 94 on 16th June 2018 by submission in the 1st round in their Cage Warriors Bantamweight championship fight at Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium.

Activity check

Magomedsharipov's last 3 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 11 months and 17 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year, 7 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 8 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.7 rounds on average.

Topuria's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 9 months and 8 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 11 months and 14 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 9 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 1.8 rounds on average.

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