Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Diaz and Pettis met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 241 on Saturday, August 17. Diaz is 22-14 overall and 11-8 in the UFC. Pettis is 25-14 and 9-6. Diaz has 11 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Pettis has 9 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Pettis gives up three inches of reach. Diaz won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Diaz | Pettis |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 76" | 73" |
| Age | 34 | 32 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 11-8 | 9-6 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43% | 47% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 55% | 53% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 26% | 44% |
| Takedown Defense | 51% | 55% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Control / 15 | 0:03 | 0:31 |
| Finish Rate | 42% | 47% |
| Finished Rate | 5% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 53% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:29 | 11:00 |