Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Saenz and Briones met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman on Saturday, May 19. Saenz is 13-7 overall and 4-3 in the UFC. Briones is 16-8-1 and 1-3. Saenz has 4 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Saenz gives up three inches of reach. Saenz won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Saenz | Briones |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 66" | 69" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-3 | 1-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.1 | 4.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 46% | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 54% | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 30% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 63% | 46% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 25% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 50% |
| Went the Distance | 86% | 25% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:33 | 9:05 |