Ivan Erslan vs Tuco Tokkos

Ivan Erslan

Pro 15-6-0 (1 NC)  |  UFC 1-3-0
VS

Tuco Tokkos

Pro 11-6-0  |  UFC 1-3-0
Age
34|36
Height
6'2"|6'4"
Reach
72"|76"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Ivan Erslan Tuco Tokkos Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy49.0%41.8%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.52.3
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.63.2
Strike Differential-2.0/min-0.9/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy37.5%33.3%
Takedown Defense70.4%33.3%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.92.8
Submission Attempts/15min0.00.7
Control Time/15min4:504:22
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins0.0%0.0%
Submission % of Wins0.0%100.0%
Decision % of Wins100.0%0.0%
Avg Fight Time12:0410:47
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.00.0
Reversals/15min0.30.0
Edges144 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Ivan Erslan   Tuco Tokkos   League median
StatisticIvan ErslanTuco TokkosEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate80.5%71.9%
Avg Fight Time12:0410:47
% Fights Inside the Distance25.0%50.0%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)46.4%25.0%
Opponent UFC Record (all)13-15 (46.4%)2-6 (25.0%)
Opponent Record (among wins)1-2 (33.3%)2-3 (40.0%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)50.6%39.8%
% Time in Control32.3%29.2%
% Time Controlled17.1%31.0%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time65.3%48.5%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min4.385.07
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min7.496.06
Distance Striking Differential / Min-3.11-0.99
Distance Strike Accuracy47.1%40.8%
Distance Strike Defense56.9%50.5%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.000.00
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.720.00
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min1.646.99
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min5.531.75
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)0.33
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Ivan Erslan Tuco Tokkos Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy49.0%41.8%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.52.3
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.63.2
Takedown Accuracy37.5%33.3%
Takedown Defense70.4%33.3%
Control Time/Fight3:543:09
Edges114 even

Last 3 Fights

Ivan Erslan

WIN
vs. Tuco Tokkos
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa • May 2026Light Heavyweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ivan Erslan37/6656%TD 2/3Ctrl 8:31
Tuco Tokkos54/12344%TD 0/6Ctrl 1:09
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Jimmy Crute
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes • Sep 2025Light Heavyweight
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 1, 3:19
Ivan Erslan10/1471%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:05
Jimmy Crute12/1675%TD 2/4Ctrl 2:08
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Navajo Stirling
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena • May 2025Light Heavyweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ivan Erslan36/10036%TD 0/3Ctrl 1:41
Navajo Stirling110/22549%TD 3/5Ctrl 3:01KD 1
▼ Rounds

Tuco Tokkos

LOSS
vs. Ivan Erslan
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa • May 2026Light Heavyweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Tuco Tokkos54/12344%TD 0/6Ctrl 1:09
Ivan Erslan37/6656%TD 2/3Ctrl 8:31
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Junior Tafa
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira • Jul 2025Light Heavyweight
Submission (Arm Triangle) • Rd 2, 4:25
Tuco Tokkos11/2250%TD 5/9Ctrl 7:51
Junior Tafa24/3863%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:27
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Navajo Stirling
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley • Dec 2024Light Heavyweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Tuco Tokkos32/9036%TD 3/9Ctrl 3:36
Navajo Stirling78/15550%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:54
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

vs. Navajo Stirling
Ivan Erslan
LOSS
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena • May 2025Light Heavyweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ivan Erslan36/10036%TD 0/3Ctrl 1:41
Navajo Stirling110/22549%TD 3/5Ctrl 3:01KD 1
▼ Rounds
Tuco Tokkos
LOSS
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley • Dec 2024Light Heavyweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Tuco Tokkos32/9036%TD 3/9Ctrl 3:36
Navajo Stirling78/15550%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:54
▼ Rounds

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Both fighters operate at a similar pace (2.5 vs 2.3 sig str/min). Accuracy and timing will decide the striking battle.

Grappling: Ivan Erslan shoots 0.9 TD/15min at 38% accuracy against Tuco Tokkos's 33% defense — takedowns are a viable path. Tuco Tokkos shoots at 33% accuracy against Ivan Erslan's 70% defense — Ivan Erslan should keep it standing.

Finish Threat: Tuco Tokkos finishes 100% of wins (0% KO/TKO, 100% sub).

Last updated: 2026-08-13 | Data source: UFCStats.com