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Fight Markets
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Cruz and Cejudo met in a five-round bantamweight title fight at UFC 249 on Saturday, May 9. Cruz is 24-4 overall and 5-1 in the UFC. Cejudo is 16-6 and 9-1. Cruz has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Cejudo has 9 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Cejudo gives up four inches of reach. Cejudo won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 4:58.
| Stat | Cruz | Cejudo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" | 5'4" |
| Reach | 68" | 64" |
| Age | 35 | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-1 | 9-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 37% | 47% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 71% | 65% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 39% | 38% |
| Takedown Defense | 83% | 91% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 4:10 |
| Finish Rate | 17% | 30% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 10% |
| Went the Distance | 83% | 60% |
| Average Fight Time | 21:00 | 12:22 |