
Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Akhmedov and Vettori met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 219 on Saturday, December 30. Akhmedov is 24-8-1 overall and 5-3 in the UFC. Vettori is 19-10-1 and 2-1. Akhmedov has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Akhmedov gives up three inches of reach. The fight ended in a draw.
| Stat | Akhmedov | Vettori |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 71" | 74" |
| Age | 30 | 24 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 5-3 | 2-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 66% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 54% | 56% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 69% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Control / 15 | 1:10 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 25% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 38% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 38% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:26 | 11:30 |