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
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 49%51% Nikolay Aleksakhin

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

19-2-0 (1 NC)
Record
1-1-0
1570
Elo rating
1576
0
Win Streak
0
41
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 · 3-2
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs AskrenSat, Oct 26, 2019
    Submission · R3 · 3:54 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 239: Jones vs SantosSun, Jul 7, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 0:05 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 235: Jones vs SmithSun, Mar 3, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 3:20 · Welterweight
  • W
    Immortal PursuitFri, Nov 24, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 0:57 · Welterweight
  • W
    ONE Championship: ShanghaiSat, Sep 2, 2017
    TKO · R2 · 4:09 · Welterweight
Nikolay Aleksakhin · 0-5
  • L
    ACA 198: Omarov vs SuleimanovFri, Jan 9, 2026
    Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 187: Matmuratov vs PolpudnikovFri, Jun 6, 2025
    Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 183: Tumenov vs VagaevSat, Feb 8, 2025
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 183: Tumenov vs VagaevSat, Feb 8, 2025
    Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 176: Ramos vs AbdulkhalikovFri, May 31, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
21.0
Avg sig. strikes
1.67
Avg takedowns
1:18
Avg control time
63
Career high strikes
4
Career high TDs

Strike Distribution

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