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Thompson and Rakhmonov met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 296 on Saturday, December 16. Thompson is 17-9-1 overall and 11-6-1 in the UFC. Rakhmonov is 19-0 and 5-0. Thompson has 11 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Rakhmonov has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Rakhmonov is eleven years younger. Rakhmonov won by submission in round 2 at 4:56.
| Stat | Thompson | Rakhmonov |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 75" | 77" |
| Age | 40 | 29 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 11-6-1 | 5-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | 59% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 55% | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | 65% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:06 | 6:39 |
| Finish Rate | 29% | 100% |
| Finished Rate | 6% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 65% | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:52 | 8:03 |