

Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Baghdad and Makdessi met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez on Thursday, July 7. Baghdad is 11-6 overall and 0-1 in the UFC. Makdessi is 18-9 and 6-5. Makdessi has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Makdessi gives up seven inches of reach. Makdessi won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Baghdad | Makdessi |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'8" |
| Reach | 75" | 68" |
| Age | — | 31 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 0-1 | 6-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 5.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 3.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 72% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.6 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 88% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 27% |
| Finished Rate | 100% | 18% |
| Went the Distance | 0% | 55% |
| Average Fight Time | 4:30 | 11:00 |