Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Philippou and Rivera met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 133 on Saturday, August 6. Philippou is 13-5 overall and 0-1 in the UFC. Rivera is 20-9 and 4-2. Rivera has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Philippou won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Philippou | Rivera |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 73" | 73" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 0-1 | 4-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 47% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 2.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 56% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 71% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 33% |
| Went the Distance | 100% | 17% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:00 | 7:13 |