Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Machida and Brunson met in a five-round middleweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida on Saturday, October 28. Machida is 26-12 overall and 10-7 in the UFC. Brunson is 24-9 and 8-3. Machida has 10 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Brunson has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Machida gives up three inches of reach. Brunson won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:30.
| Stat | Machida | Brunson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 74" | 77" |
| Age | 39 | 33 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 10-7 | 8-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43% | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 63% | 50% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 28% |
| Takedown Defense | 68% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:03 | 0:15 |
| Finish Rate | 35% | 55% |
| Finished Rate | 24% | 18% |
| Went the Distance | 41% | 27% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:39 | 6:32 |
