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Marko Sarasjärvi vs Solomon Simon

Marko Sarasjärvi is 7-4-0; Solomon Simon is 8-2-0. Solomon Simon is 3 years older than Marko Sarasjärvi. They have met once: Marko Sarasjärvi 0, Solomon Simon 1.

Marko Sarasjärvi
Finland
Marko Sarasjärvi
“Absolute Stud” · 7-4-0
Loss · SubmissionWin · Unanimous DecisionWin · Submission
Met once
Solomon Simon
Ireland
Solomon Simon
“King” · 8-2-0
Loss · Unanimous DecisionWin · KnockoutLoss · Unanimous Decision
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

55%
Head
79%
35%
Body
7%
10%
Leg
14%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Marko Sarasjärvilast 4 fights
55%22%23%
Solomon Simonlast 5 fights
59%23%18%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Marko Sarasjärvi· incl. 4 fights outside the UFC Solomon Simon· incl. 5 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.913.44
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Marko Sarasjärvi · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fightersSolomon Simon · Average · better than 52% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.991.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Marko Sarasjärvi · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersSolomon Simon · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.442.33
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Marko Sarasjärvi · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersSolomon Simon · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
52%89%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Marko Sarasjärvi · Good · better than 80% of UFC fightersSolomon Simon · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
17%58%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Marko Sarasjärvi · Poor · better than 2% of UFC fightersSolomon Simon · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.801.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Marko Sarasjärvi · Good · better than 73% of UFC fightersSolomon Simon · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1503 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.91
Strikes landed / min
3.44
1.99
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.90
4.44 / 8.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.33 / 2.6
52%
Takedown accuracy
89%
17%
Takedown defence
58%
2:23
Control time / fight
2:55
0.80
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.20

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Marko Sarasjärvi4 fights · by range and by target
Range
52%Distance · 57
35%Clinch · 39
13%Ground · 14
Target
55%Head · 39
35%Body · 25
10%Leg · 7

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Solomon Simon5 fights · by range and by target
Range
52%Distance · 130
29%Clinch · 71
19%Ground · 47
Target
79%Head · 139
7%Body · 13
14%Leg · 25

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Marko Sarasjärvi and Solomon Simon ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Cage Warriors 161: Dublin (Sat, Oct 14, 2023), where Solomon Simon won by Submission.

What are the records of Marko Sarasjärvi and Solomon Simon?

Marko Sarasjärvi is 7-4-0 and Solomon Simon is 8-2-0.

Who has the longer reach, Marko Sarasjärvi or Solomon Simon?

Neither. Both have a 69" · 175 cm reach.

Who is taller, Marko Sarasjärvi or Solomon Simon?

Neither. Both stand 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Marko Sarasjärvi or Solomon Simon?

Solomon Simon is 31 and Marko Sarasjärvi is 28.

Who has more finishes, Marko Sarasjärvi or Solomon Simon?

Marko Sarasjärvi has 5 wins inside the distance (0 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission); Solomon Simon has 8 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).