Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Werdum and Miocic met in a five-round heavyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 198 on Saturday, May 14. Werdum is 24-9-1 overall and 8-1 in the UFC. Miocic is 20-5 and 7-2. Werdum has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Miocic has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Werdum gives up three inches of reach. Miocic won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:47.
| Stat | Werdum | Miocic |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'4" |
| Reach | 77" | 80" |
| Age | — | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-1 | 7-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 61% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 63% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 27% | 34% |
| Takedown Defense | 38% | 70% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 44% |
| Finished Rate | 11% | 11% |
| Went the Distance | 22% | 44% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:29 | 12:23 |
