Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Penn and Fitch met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 127 on Saturday, February 26. Penn is 16-14-2 overall and 5-3 in the UFC. Fitch is 29-8-2 and 6-1. Penn has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Fitch has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Penn gives up six inches of reach. The fight ended in a draw.
| Stat | Penn | Fitch |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 70" | 76" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-3 | 6-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.1 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 46% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 61% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.3 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 83% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | — |
| Finish Rate | 63% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 16:59 | 16:26 |