Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Akhmedov and Boetsch met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos on Saturday, March 9. Akhmedov is 24-8-1 overall and 5-3-1 in the UFC. Boetsch is 21-13 and 12-11. Akhmedov has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Boetsch has 12 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Akhmedov gives up three inches of reach. Akhmedov won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Akhmedov | Boetsch |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | — |
| Reach | 71" | 74" |
| Age | 31 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-3-1 | 12-11 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 54% | 36% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 61% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Control / 15 | 0:59 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 25% | 30% |
| Finished Rate | 38% | 39% |
| Went the Distance | 38% | 30% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:26 | 8:46 |