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Haqparast and Makdessi met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa on Saturday, September 3. Haqparast is 18-7 overall and 5-4 in the UFC. Makdessi is 18-9 and 11-7. Haqparast has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Makdessi has 11 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Makdessi gives up four inches of reach. Haqparast won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Haqparast | Makdessi |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | 5'8" |
| Reach | 72" | 68" |
| Age | 27 | 37 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-4 | 11-7 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 45% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | 70% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 14% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 79% | 89% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:01 | 0:01 |
| Finish Rate | 11% | 17% |
| Finished Rate | 11% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 78% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:25 | 11:49 |