Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ben Askren
Funky
19-2-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Ben Askren def. Nikolay Aleksakhin (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Nikolay Aleksakhin
Lionheart
1-1-0
Friday, April 15, 2016
Mall Of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines

Ben Askren defeated Nikolay Aleksakhin by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Global Rivals, held Friday, April 15, 2016 at Mall Of Asia Arena, Manila.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ben Askren vs Nikolay Aleksakhin?

Ben Askren defeated Nikolay Aleksakhin by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Global Rivals, held Friday, April 15, 2016 at Mall Of Asia Arena, Manila.

Referee
Yuji Shimada
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Ben Askren 62%38% Nikolay Aleksakhin

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

19-2-0 (1 NC)
Record
1-1-0
1842
Power Index rating
1757
0
Win Streak
1
42
Age
35
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
-
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Russia

Striking Profile

3.64
SLpM
-
49%
Str. Acc.
-
5.66
SApM
-
36%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

4.33
TD Avg.
-
55%
TD Acc.
-
0%
TD Def.
-
0.90
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ben Askren · 2-3
  • L
    Paul vs. Askren · Apr 17, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 1:59
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren · Oct 26, 2019
    Submission · R3 · 3:54 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 239: Jones vs Santos · Jul 7, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 0:05 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 235: Jones vs Smith · Mar 3, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 3:20 · Welterweight
  • W
    Immortal Pursuit · Nov 24, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 0:57 · Welterweight
Nikolay Aleksakhin · 1-4
  • W
    ACA 204 · Jun 19, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 198: Omarov vs Suleimanov · Jan 9, 2026
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 187: Matmuratov vs Polpudnikov · Jun 6, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 183: Tumenov vs Vagaev · Feb 8, 2025
    Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 183: Tumenov vs Vagaev · Feb 8, 2025
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 2 fights
21.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.67
Avg takedowns
1.00
1:18
Avg control time
-
63
Career high strikes
-
4
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Ben Askren
Strike target
Nikolay Aleksakhin
86%
Head
-
6%
Body
-
8%
Leg
-
Ben Askren
Strike position
Nikolay Aleksakhin
73%
Distance
0%
17%
Clinch
0%
10%
Ground
100%