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Diaz and Cerrone met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 141 on Friday, December 30. Diaz is 22-14 overall and 7-4 in the UFC. Cerrone is 36-17 and 4-0. Diaz has 7 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Cerrone has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Cerrone gives up three inches of reach. Diaz won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Diaz | Cerrone |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 76" | 73" |
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 7-4 | 4-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 36% | 54% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 67% | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 30% | 60% |
| Takedown Defense | 57% | 89% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Control / 15 | 1:18 | 0:09 |
| Finish Rate | 55% | 75% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 46% | 25% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:29 | 7:18 |