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Ferguson and Diaz met in a five-round welterweight fight, the main event of UFC 279 on Saturday, September 10. Ferguson is 26-11 overall and 12-5 in the UFC. Diaz is 22-14 and 12-10. Ferguson has 12 UFC wins, 9 of them inside the distance. Diaz has 12 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Diaz fights southpaw against the orthodox Ferguson. Diaz won by submission in round 4 at 2:52.
| Stat | Ferguson | Diaz |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 76" | 76" |
| Age | 38 | 37 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 12-5 | 12-10 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 53% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38% | 26% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | 47% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Control / 15 | 0:01 | 0:46 |
| Finish Rate | 53% | 36% |
| Finished Rate | 12% | 9% |
| Went the Distance | 35% | 55% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:22 | 13:17 |