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Ellenberger and Pierson met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 129 on Saturday, April 30. Ellenberger is 31-15 overall and 3-1 in the UFC. Pierson is 14-6 and 1-0. Ellenberger has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Ellenberger gives up five inches of reach. Ellenberger won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 2:42.
| Stat | Ellenberger | Pierson |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 71" | 76" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 3-1 | 1-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.2 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.6 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.9 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.1 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 72% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | — |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:56 | 15:00 |