Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Rivera and Mizugaki met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC 173 on Saturday, May 24. Rivera is 16-11 overall and 3-0 (1 NC) in the UFC. Mizugaki is 23-14-2 and 6-2. Rivera has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Mizugaki has 6 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Mizugaki gives up three inches of reach. Mizugaki won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Rivera | Mizugaki |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" | — |
| Reach | 71" | 68" |
| Age | 32 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-0 (1 NC) | 6-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 42% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 74% | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 67% | 52% |
| Takedown Defense | 69% | 72% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 0:23 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 13% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 88% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:33 | 14:19 |