

Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Pichel and Njokuani met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 173 on Saturday, May 24. Pichel is 14-5 overall and 1-0 in the UFC. Njokuani is 18-13 and 3-3. Njokuani has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Pichel gives up three inches of reach. Pichel won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Pichel | Njokuani |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 72" | 75" |
| Age | 31 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 1-0 | 3-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 4.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 49% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 64% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 65% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 17% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 100% | 83% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:00 | 13:49 |