Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Formiga and Pettis met in a three-round flyweight fight at UFC 229 on Saturday, October 6. Formiga is 24-8 overall and 7-4 in the UFC. Pettis is 25-8 and 8-3. Formiga has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Pettis has 8 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Pettis is eight years younger. Formiga won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Formiga | Pettis |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'5" | 5'6" |
| Reach | 67" | 69" |
| Age | 33 | 25 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 7-4 | 8-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 1.4 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 38% | 38% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | 66% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38% | 39% |
| Takedown Defense | 85% | 69% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:41 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 27% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 18% | 18% |
| Went the Distance | 55% | 82% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:06 | 15:07 |