Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Thomson and Diaz met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez on Saturday, April 20. Thomson is 22-9 overall and makes a UFC debut. Diaz is 22-14 and 9-5. Diaz has 9 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Thomson gives up five inches of reach. Thomson won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 3:44.
| Stat | Thomson (UFC debut) | Diaz |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'0" |
| Reach | 71" | 76" |
| Age | — | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | — | 9-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 58% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 25% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 53% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 1.3 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:06 |
| Finish Rate | — | 50% |
| Finished Rate | — | 0% |
| Went the Distance | — | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 11:45 |