Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Howard and Pendred met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 189 on Saturday, July 11. Howard is 29-19-1 overall and 5-6 in the UFC. Pendred is 17-4-1 and 4-0. Howard has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Pendred has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Howard gives up four inches of reach. Howard won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Howard | Pendred |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'7" | — |
| Reach | 71" | 75" |
| Age | 32 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-6 | 4-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 59% | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 48% | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 34% | 25% |
| Takedown Defense | 58% | 80% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 9% | 25% |
| Finished Rate | 18% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 73% | 75% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:25 | 13:23 |