Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Medeiros and Gillespie met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw on Saturday, January 19. Medeiros is 17-9 overall and 5-5 (1 NC) in the UFC. Gillespie is 14-1 and 5-0. Medeiros has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Gillespie has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Gillespie gives up four inches of reach. Gillespie won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 4:59.
| Stat | Medeiros | Gillespie |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | — |
| Reach | 75" | 71" |
| Age | 31 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-5 (1 NC) | 5-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 6.1 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 36% | 49% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 47% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.2 | 7.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 47% |
| Takedown Defense | 71% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Control / 15 | 0:24 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 80% |
| Finished Rate | 40% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 20% | 20% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:31 | 7:17 |