Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Perez and Rivera met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC 201 on Saturday, July 30. Perez is 20-9 overall and 4-2 in the UFC. Rivera is 16-11 and 4-4 (1 NC). Perez has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Rivera has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Perez gives up three inches of reach. Perez won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Perez | Rivera |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" | 5'8" |
| Reach | 68" | 71" |
| Age | 26 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-2 | 4-4 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.7 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 42% | 42% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 70% | 71% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.8 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 61% | 70% |
| Takedown Defense | 60% | 70% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:11 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 38% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 25% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 38% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:20 | 8:50 |