Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Leben and Akiyama met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 116 on Saturday, July 3. Leben is 22-11 overall and 2-2 in the UFC. Akiyama is 16-7 and 1-0. Leben fights southpaw against the orthodox Akiyama. Leben won by submission in round 3 at 4:40.
| Stat | Leben | Akiyama |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'10" |
| Reach | 73" | 75" |
| Age | — | 34 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-2 | 1-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.3 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.4 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 42% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 55% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.3 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 57% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 43% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.7 | — |
| Finish Rate | 25% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 25% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:12 | 15:00 |