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Fight Markets
Pettis and Ferguson met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 229 on Saturday, October 6. Pettis is 25-14 overall and 8-5 in the UFC. Ferguson is 26-11 and 10-1. Pettis has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Ferguson has 10 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Pettis gives up three inches of reach. Ferguson won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 5:00.
| Stat | Pettis | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | 5'11" |
| Reach | 73" | 76" |
| Age | 31 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-5 | 10-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.3 | 5.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 54% | 64% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 44% | 38% |
| Takedown Defense | 55% | 78% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Control / 15 | 0:35 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 46% | 64% |
| Finished Rate | 15% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 39% | 36% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:10 | 10:23 |