Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Pierce and Koscheck met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 143 on Saturday, February 4. Pierce is 17-7 overall and 5-2 in the UFC. Koscheck is 17-11 and 7-3. Pierce has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Koscheck has 7 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Koscheck won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Pierce | Koscheck |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 71" | 73" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-2 | 7-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.0 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 45% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 60% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.2 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 53% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 90% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | — |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | — |
| Finish Rate | 29% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 10% |
| Went the Distance | 71% | 40% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:23 | 9:50 |