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Gaethje and Barboza met in a five-round lightweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje on Saturday, March 30. Gaethje is 28-5 overall and 1-2 in the UFC. Barboza is 24-15 and 14-5. Barboza has 14 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Gaethje gives up five inches of reach. Gaethje won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:30.
| Stat | Gaethje | Barboza |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | 5'11" |
| Reach | 70" | 75" |
| Age | 30 | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 1-2 | 14-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 7.9 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 10.9 | 3.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53% | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 53% | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 42% |
| Takedown Defense | 86% | 83% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:01 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 37% |
| Finished Rate | 67% | 16% |
| Went the Distance | 0% | 47% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:20 | 11:34 |