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Fight Markets
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Edgar and Aldo met in a five-round featherweight title fight, the main event of UFC 156 on Saturday, February 2. Edgar is 23-11-1 overall and 5-3-1 in the UFC. Aldo is 32-10 and 3-0. Edgar has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Aldo has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Aldo is five years younger. Aldo won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Edgar | Aldo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'6" | 5'7" |
| Reach | 68" | 70" |
| Age | 31 | 26 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-3-1 | 3-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 38% | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 72% | 63% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 31% | 56% |
| Takedown Defense | 57% | 93% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 13% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 88% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 20:29 | 18:20 |