Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Sotiropoulos and Pearson met in a five-round lightweight fight, the main event of UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson on Friday, December 14. Sotiropoulos is 14-7 overall and 6-2 in the UFC. Pearson is 21-17 and 4-3. Sotiropoulos has 6 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Pearson has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Pearson won by KO/TKO in round 3 at 0:41.
| Stat | Sotiropoulos | Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | — |
| Reach | 71" | 69" |
| Age | 35 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 6-2 | 4-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 3.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 39% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 31% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 85% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 14% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 29% |
| Went the Distance | 38% | 57% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:43 | 12:14 |