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Abdurakhimov and Blaydes met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 242 on Saturday, September 7. Abdurakhimov is 20-8 overall and 5-2 in the UFC. Blaydes is 20-6 and 6-2 (1 NC). Abdurakhimov has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Blaydes has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Abdurakhimov gives up four inches of reach. Blaydes won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:22.
| Stat | Abdurakhimov | Blaydes |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 76" | 80" |
| Age | 38 | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-2 | 6-2 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 45% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 6.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 20% | 57% |
| Takedown Defense | 78% | 25% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 2:51 |
| Finish Rate | 29% | 38% |
| Finished Rate | 29% | 25% |
| Went the Distance | 43% | 38% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:11 | 10:18 |