Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Watson and Catone met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 169 on Saturday, February 1. Watson is 17-9 overall and 1-2 in the UFC. Catone is 10-4 and 3-3. Catone has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Catone fights southpaw against the orthodox Watson. Catone won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Watson | Catone |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 73" | 72" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.4 | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 52% | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 49% | 64% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 44% |
| Takedown Defense | 44% | 84% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:28 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 17% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 33% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:14 | 11:59 |