

Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Forte and Makdessi met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 165 on Saturday, September 21. Forte is 8-4 overall and 1-1 in the UFC. Makdessi is 18-9 and 4-2. Makdessi has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Makdessi gives up three inches of reach. Makdessi won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:01.
| Stat | Forte | Makdessi |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'8" |
| Reach | 71" | 68" |
| Age | — | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 1-1 | 4-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 4.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 48% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 76% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Takedown Defense | — | 88% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 17% |
| Finished Rate | 50% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:05 | 12:24 |