
Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Croom and Roberts met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill on Saturday, September 12. Croom is 21-15 overall and makes a UFC debut. Roberts is 12-6 and 3-2. Roberts has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Roberts is seven years younger. The fight was ruled a no contest.
| Stat | Croom (UFC debut) | Roberts |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 73" | 73" |
| Age | 33 | 26 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | — | 3-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 46% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 53% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.8 |
| Control / 15 | — | 5:11 |
| Finish Rate | — | 20% |
| Finished Rate | — | 20% |
| Went the Distance | — | 60% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 11:10 |