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Fight Markets
Lewis and Ngannou met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 226 on Saturday, July 7. Lewis is 29-14 overall and 9-3 in the UFC. Ngannou is 19-3 and 6-1. Lewis has 9 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Ngannou has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Lewis gives up three inches of reach. Lewis won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Lewis | Ngannou |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 79" | 82" |
| Age | 33 | 31 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 9-3 | 6-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 52% | 36% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 49% | 43% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 27% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 57% | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 86% |
| Finished Rate | 25% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 8% | 14% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:15 | 7:05 |