
Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Medeiros and Makdessi met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 194 on Saturday, December 12. Medeiros is 17-9 overall and 1-3 (1 NC) in the UFC. Makdessi is 18-9 and 6-4. Makdessi has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Makdessi gives up seven inches of reach. Medeiros won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Medeiros | Makdessi |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | 5'8" |
| Reach | 75" | 68" |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 1-3 (1 NC) | 6-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 40% | 49% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 54% | 73% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 80% | 87% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 1:44 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 25% | 30% |
| Finished Rate | 75% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 0% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 3:51 | 10:36 |