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Giagos and Tsarukyan met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann on Saturday, September 18. Giagos is 20-12 overall and 5-4 in the UFC. Tsarukyan is 24-3 and 3-1. Giagos has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Tsarukyan has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Tsarukyan is seven years younger. Tsarukyan won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:09.
| Stat | Giagos | Tsarukyan |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | 5'7" |
| Reach | 71" | 72" |
| Age | 31 | 24 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-4 | 3-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 41% | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 50% | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 42% | 35% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 79% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 2:56 | 5:11 |
| Finish Rate | 22% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 22% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 56% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:50 | 15:00 |