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Fight Markets
MacDonald and Lawler met in a five-round welterweight title fight at UFC 189 on Saturday, July 11. MacDonald is 23-10-1 overall and 9-2 in the UFC. Lawler is 30-16 and 6-1. MacDonald has 9 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Lawler has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. MacDonald is eight years younger. Lawler won by KO/TKO in round 5 at 1:00.
| Stat | MacDonald | Lawler |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 5'11" |
| Reach | 76" | 74" |
| Age | 25 | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 9-2 | 6-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 47% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 67% | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 57% | 75% |
| Takedown Defense | 85% | 66% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:32 |
| Finish Rate | 36% | 43% |
| Finished Rate | 9% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 55% | 57% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:00 | 16:04 |