Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Tibau and Cholish met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold on Saturday, May 18. Tibau is 37-17 overall and 8-5 in the UFC. Cholish is 8-3 and 1-1. Tibau has 8 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Tibau gives up six inches of reach. Tibau won by submission in round 2 at 2:34.
| Stat | Tibau | Cholish |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" | — |
| Reach | 68" | 74" |
| Age | 29 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-5 | 1-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.6 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.8 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 46% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 100% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.1 | — |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | — |
| Finish Rate | 23% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 8% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 69% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:19 | 12:18 |