Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Pettis and Henderson met in a five-round lightweight title fight, the main event of UFC 164 on Saturday, August 31. Pettis is 25-14 overall and 3-0 in the UFC. Henderson is 30-13 and 7-0. Pettis has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Henderson has 7 UFC wins, 7 of them by decision. Henderson gives up three inches of reach. Pettis won by submission in round 1 at 4:41.
| Stat | Pettis | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | 5'9" |
| Reach | 73" | 70" |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 3-0 | 7-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 44% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 69% | 68% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 67% | 56% |
| Takedown Defense | 63% | 71% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 1:12 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 6:19 | 20:43 |