Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Sanchez and Pearson met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov on Saturday, June 7. Sanchez is 31-14 overall and 5-5 in the UFC. Pearson is 21-17 and 6-3 (1 NC). Sanchez has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Pearson has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Pearson gives up three inches of reach. Sanchez won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Sanchez | Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | — |
| Reach | 72" | 69" |
| Age | 32 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-5 | 6-3 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 31% | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 58% | 63% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 25% | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 85% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:05 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 10% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 10% | 22% |
| Went the Distance | 80% | 44% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:44 | 11:41 |