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Fight Markets
Position
Sterling and Ortega met in a five-round catchweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang on Saturday, August 23. Sterling is 26-5 overall and 16-5 in the UFC. Ortega is 16-5 and 8-4 (1 NC). Sterling has 16 UFC wins, 9 of them by decision. Ortega has 8 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Sterling won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Sterling | Ortega |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'7" | 5'8" |
| Reach | 71" | 69" |
| Age | 36 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Switch |
| UFC Record | 16-5 | 8-4 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.2 | 6.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 52% | 38% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 50% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 30% | 26% |
| Takedown Defense | 43% | 56% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Control / 15 | 2:32 | 1:05 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 58% |
| Finished Rate | 10% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 57% | 25% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:22 | 13:53 |