Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Diaz and Penn met in a three-round welterweight fight, the main event of UFC 137 on Saturday, October 29. Diaz is 26-10 overall and makes a UFC debut. Penn is 16-14-2 and 5-3-1. Penn has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Penn gives up six inches of reach. Diaz won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Diaz (UFC debut) | Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 76" | 70" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | — | 5-3-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 2.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 83% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Finish Rate | — | 63% |
| Finished Rate | — | 13% |
| Went the Distance | — | 25% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 16:59 |