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Sterling and Assuncao met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Pena on Saturday, January 28. Sterling is 26-5 overall and 4-1 in the UFC. Assuncao is 28-10 and 7-2. Sterling has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Assuncao has 7 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Assuncao gives up five inches of reach. Assuncao won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Sterling | Assuncao |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'7" | 5'5" |
| Reach | 71" | 66" |
| Age | 27 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-1 | 7-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53% | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 70% | 70% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 45% | 31% |
| Takedown Defense | 46% | 78% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 60% | 22% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 11% |
| Went the Distance | 40% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:04 | 11:39 |