Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
O'Connell and Anderson met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov on Friday, December 9. O'Connell is 21-10 overall and 2-4 in the UFC. Anderson is 21-6 and 4-2. Anderson has 4 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. O'Connell gives up five inches of reach. Anderson won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:36.
| Stat | O'Connell | Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'3" |
| Reach | 74" | 79" |
| Age | — | 27 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-4 | 4-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 6.5 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 49% | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 47% | 58% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 60% | 33% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 33% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 83% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:01 | 14:53 |