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Fight Markets
Matthews and Sanchez met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 253 on Saturday, September 26. Matthews is 23-8 overall and 9-3 in the UFC. Sanchez is 31-14 and 11-10. Matthews has 9 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Sanchez has 11 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Matthews is twelve years younger. Matthews won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Matthews | Sanchez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 73" | 72" |
| Age | 26 | 38 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 9-3 | 11-10 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.1 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 46% | 38% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 64% | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 41% | 32% |
| Takedown Defense | 71% | 43% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 1:35 | 0:45 |
| Finish Rate | 42% | 14% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 19% |
| Went the Distance | 42% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:34 | 12:41 |