The matchup lab.
Pick two fighters. Compare their tape, striking, grappling and fight time.
| Niklas Backstrom | TALE OF THE TAPE | Alexander Volkanovski |
|---|---|---|
| 11–3–0 | MMA record | 29–4–0 |
| 33 | Age | 38 |
| 73 in | Height | 66 in |
| 74 in | Reach | 71.5 in |
| 146 lb | Weight | 158.3 lb |
| Orthodox | Stance | — |
| — | Team | Freestyle Fighting Gym |
| 1.12 | Sig. strikes / min | 5.98 |
| 3.65 | Strikes absorbed / min | 3.33 |
| 42.0% | Striking accuracy | 57.0% |
| 40.0% | Strike defense | 58.0% |
| 2.92 | Takedowns / 15 min | 1.63 |
| 0.0% | Takedown accuracy | 34.3% |
| 73.0% | Takedown defense | 67.0% |
| 2.19 | Sub. attempts / 15 min | 0.19 |
| 6.85 min | Average fight time | 16.47 min |
UFC profile statistics and overall MMA records have different coverage. A dash means unavailable, not zero.
Head to head
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