Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Nogueira and Evans met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 156 on Saturday, February 2. Nogueira is 23-10 overall and 3-2 in the UFC. Evans is 20-8-1 and 6-2. Nogueira has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Evans has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Nogueira fights southpaw against the orthodox Evans. Nogueira won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Nogueira | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'11" |
| Reach | 75" | 75" |
| Age | — | 33 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-2 | 6-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | 38% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 63% | 63% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 100% | 44% |
| Takedown Defense | 79% | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 38% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 13% |
| Went the Distance | 60% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:02 | 14:48 |