Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Penn and Edgar met in a five-round lightweight title fight at UFC 118 on Saturday, August 28. Penn is 16-14-2 overall and 4-2 in the UFC. Edgar is 23-11-1 and 3-1. Penn has 4 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Edgar has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Edgar won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Penn | Edgar |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'6" |
| Reach | 70" | 68" |
| Age | — | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-2 | 3-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 49% | 38% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 62% | 78% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 20% | 36% |
| Takedown Defense | 87% | 23% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 17% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 18:26 | 17:30 |