Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Dodson and Rivera met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC 228 on Saturday, September 8. Dodson is 25-14 overall and 8-4 in the UFC. Rivera is 23-5 and 5-1. Dodson has 8 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Rivera has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Rivera won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Dodson | Rivera |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'3" | — |
| Reach | 66" | 68" |
| Age | 33 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-4 | 5-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 42% | 41% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 64% | 64% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 31% | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | 82% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:02 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 17% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:32 | 10:20 |