

Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Bader and Teixeira met in a five-round light heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader on Wednesday, September 4. Bader is 31-8 overall and 7-3 in the UFC. Teixeira is 33-9 and 4-0. Bader has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Teixeira has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Bader gives up three inches of reach. Teixeira won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:55.
| Stat | Bader | Teixeira |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 73" | 76" |
| Age | 30 | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 7-3 | 4-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.9 | 6.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 69% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 44% | 90% |
| Takedown Defense | 75% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Control / 15 | 5:09 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 30% | 75% |
| Finished Rate | 30% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 40% | 25% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:13 | 7:23 |