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Cruz and Dillashaw met in a five-round bantamweight title fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz on Sunday, January 17. Cruz is 24-4 overall and 3-0 in the UFC. Dillashaw is 18-5 and 8-1. Cruz has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Dillashaw has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Cruz won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Cruz | Dillashaw |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" | 5'6" |
| Reach | 68" | 67" |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-0 | 8-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 45% | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 68% | 68% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 47% | 39% |
| Takedown Defense | 82% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 67% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 17:00 | 13:05 |