

Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Brandao and Poirier met in a three-round featherweight fight at UFC 168 on Saturday, December 28. Brandao is 31-22 overall and 3-1 in the UFC. Poirier is 30-10 and 5-2. Brandao has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Poirier has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Brandao gives up four inches of reach. Poirier won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 4:54.
| Stat | Brandao | Poirier |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'7" | 5'9" |
| Reach | 68" | 72" |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.2 | 4.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | 48% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 62% | 58% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 79% | 34% |
| Takedown Defense | 90% | 53% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:19 |
| Finish Rate | 25% | 29% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 14% |
| Went the Distance | 75% | 57% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:07 | 12:17 |