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Imavov and Strickland met in a five-round light heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov on Saturday, January 14. Imavov is 17-4 overall and 4-1 in the UFC. Strickland is 31-7 and 12-5. Imavov has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Strickland has 12 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Imavov is five years younger. Strickland won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Imavov | Strickland |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 75" | 76" |
| Age | 26 | 31 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-1 | 12-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.1 | 5.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 55% | 41% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 63% | 64% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 24% | 63% |
| Takedown Defense | 76% | 85% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 3:20 | 0:46 |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 24% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 12% |
| Went the Distance | 60% | 65% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:36 | 13:49 |