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Aliskerov and Whittaker met in a five-round middleweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov on Saturday, June 22. Aliskerov is 18-2 overall and 2-0 in the UFC. Whittaker is 28-9 and 16-5. Whittaker has 16 UFC wins, 11 of them by decision. Whittaker gives up three inches of reach. Whittaker won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:49.
| Stat | Aliskerov | Whittaker |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 76" | 73" |
| Age | 31 | 33 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-0 | 16-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 4.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 38% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 83% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:40 |
| Finish Rate | 100% | 24% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 14% |
| Went the Distance | 0% | 62% |
| Average Fight Time | 2:09 | 14:07 |