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Gafurov and Kang met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov on Saturday, June 22. Gafurov is 20-7 overall and 0-2 in the UFC. Kang is 19-11 and 8-4 (1 NC). Kang has 8 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Gafurov gives up five inches of reach. Gafurov won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Gafurov | Kang |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'7" | 5'9" |
| Reach | 68" | 73" |
| Age | 28 | 36 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 0-2 | 8-4 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 48% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 57% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 68% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.8 |
| Control / 15 | — | 2:01 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 50% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:07 | 12:06 |