Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Askham and Cedenblad met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story on Saturday, October 4. Askham is 20-7 overall and makes a UFC debut. Cedenblad is 14-5 and 2-1. Askham gives up four inches of reach. Cedenblad won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Askham (UFC debut) | Cedenblad |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | — |
| Reach | 75" | 79" |
| Age | 24 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | — | 2-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 1.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 1.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 55% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 46% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 2.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 60% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 2.6 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | — | 67% |
| Finished Rate | — | 33% |
| Went the Distance | — | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 5:53 |