Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Riddle and Pierson met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 124 on Saturday, December 11. Riddle is 8-3 overall and 4-1 in the UFC. Pierson is 14-6 and makes a UFC debut. Riddle has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Pierson won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Riddle | Pierson (UFC debut) |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 76" | 76" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 4-1 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.3 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.6 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 57% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 55% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.9 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 47% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 89% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | — |
| Finish Rate | 40% | — |
| Finished Rate | 20% | — |
| Went the Distance | 40% | — |
| Average Fight Time | 12:58 | — |