Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Cruickshank and Njokuani met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story on Saturday, October 4. Cruickshank is 21-14 overall and 4-3 in the UFC. Njokuani is 18-13 and 3-4. Cruickshank has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Njokuani has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Cruickshank gives up three inches of reach. Cruickshank won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Cruickshank | Njokuani |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'0" |
| Reach | 72" | 75" |
| Age | — | 34 |
| Stance | Switch | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-3 | 3-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | 47% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 60% | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 30% | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | 56% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 43% | 14% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 43% | 86% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:35 | 13:59 |
