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Souza and Blachowicz met in a five-round light heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare on Saturday, November 16. Souza is 26-10 overall and 9-4 in the UFC. Blachowicz is 29-12-2 and 7-5. Souza has 9 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Blachowicz has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Souza gives up six inches of reach. Blachowicz won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Souza | Blachowicz |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'2" |
| Reach | 72" | 78" |
| Age | — | 36 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 9-4 | 7-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 61% | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 28% | 52% |
| Takedown Defense | 69% | 61% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:26 | 0:01 |
| Finish Rate | 62% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 8% | 8% |
| Went the Distance | 31% | 58% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:45 | 11:40 |