Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Diaz and Henderson met in a five-round lightweight title fight, the main event of UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz on Saturday, December 8. Diaz is 22-14 overall and 9-4 in the UFC. Henderson is 30-13 and 5-0. Diaz has 9 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Henderson has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Henderson gives up six inches of reach. Henderson won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Diaz | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 5'9" |
| Reach | 76" | 70" |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 9-4 | 5-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43% | 39% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 62% | 65% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 28% | 63% |
| Takedown Defense | 61% | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Control / 15 | 0:12 | 1:57 |
| Finish Rate | 54% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 46% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:43 | 19:00 |