Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Bisping and Rivera met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 127 on Saturday, February 26. Bisping is 30-9 overall and 6-2 in the UFC. Rivera is 20-9 and 4-1. Bisping has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Rivera has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Bisping won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:54.
| Stat | Bisping | Rivera |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 75" | 73" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 6-2 | 4-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 37% | 53% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 72% | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 48% | 56% |
| Takedown Defense | 57% | 77% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Finish Rate | 38% | 60% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 20% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:48 | 7:17 |