Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Anderson and Manuwa met in a three-round light heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson on Saturday, March 18. Anderson is 21-6 overall and 5-2 in the UFC. Manuwa is 17-6 and 5-2. Anderson has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Manuwa has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Manuwa won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:05.
| Stat | Anderson | Manuwa |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | — |
| Reach | 79" | 79" |
| Age | 27 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-2 | 5-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 46% | 60% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 58% | 48% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 51% | 25% |
| Takedown Defense | 33% | 63% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 14% | 57% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 29% |
| Went the Distance | 71% | 14% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:51 | 8:26 |