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Hughes and Espino met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 253 on Saturday, September 26. Hughes is 10-4 overall and 0-2 (1 NC) in the UFC. Espino is 11-2 and makes a UFC debut. Hughes gives up three inches of reach. Espino won by submission in round 1 at 3:48.
| Stat | Hughes | Espino (UFC debut) |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 77" | 80" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 0-2 (1 NC) | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.4 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.1 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 62% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Control / 15 | 0:59 | — |
| Finish Rate | 0% | — |
| Finished Rate | 0% | — |
| Went the Distance | 100% | — |
| Average Fight Time | 15:00 | — |