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Fight Markets
Ellenberger and MacDonald met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga on Saturday, July 27. Ellenberger is 31-15 overall and 8-1 in the UFC. MacDonald is 23-10-1 and 5-1. Ellenberger has 8 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. MacDonald has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Ellenberger gives up five inches of reach. MacDonald won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Ellenberger | MacDonald |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'0" |
| Reach | 71" | 76" |
| Age | — | 24 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-1 | 5-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.7 | 7.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 61% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 70% | 74% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 58% | 60% |
| Takedown Defense | 86% | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 56% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 44% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:22 | 10:06 |