

Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Anderson and Rua met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 198 on Saturday, May 14. Anderson is 21-6 overall and 4-1 in the UFC. Rua is 27-14-1 and 7-7. Anderson has 4 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Rua has 7 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Rua gives up three inches of reach. Rua won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Anderson | Rua |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 79" | 76" |
| Age | 26 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-1 | 7-7 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 54% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 60% | 51% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.6 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 45% | 39% |
| Takedown Defense | 33% | 43% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 43% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 29% |
| Went the Distance | 80% | 29% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:52 | 11:01 |