Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Edwards and Nijem met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou on Wednesday, January 15. Edwards is 9-6 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. Nijem is 10-9 and 3-2. Nijem has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Edwards gives up five inches of reach. Nijem won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Edwards | Nijem |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 70" | 75" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-1 | 3-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 54% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 34% | 71% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.8 | 6.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 13% | 53% |
| Takedown Defense | 20% | 0% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:24 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 20% |
| Finished Rate | 33% | 40% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 40% |
| Average Fight Time | 5:43 | 7:54 |