UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NGANNOU VS VELASQUEZ

Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling

Event UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NGANNOU VS VELASQUEZ
Date Feb 18, 2019
Division Bantamweight
Status Scheduled
Venue Footprint Center
Broadcast ESPN+

Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling is a scheduled Bantamweight fight on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NGANNOU VS VELASQUEZ. Jimmie Rivera enters with a 23-5-0 record and Aljamain Sterling enters with a 26-5-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling quick answers

When is Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling?

Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling is listed for UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NGANNOU VS VELASQUEZ on Feb 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM CST.

What event is Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling on?

Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NGANNOU VS VELASQUEZ.

What are the records for Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling?

Jimmie Rivera enters with a 23-5-0 record and Aljamain Sterling enters with a 26-5-0 record.

What division is Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling?

Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling is listed as a Bantamweight fight.

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Fight Overview

RoundTBD
Time5:00
23-5-0 Record 26-5-0
36 Age 36
5'4" Height 5'7"
TBD Reach 71"
135 lbs Weight 145 lbs
Bantamweight Weight Class Bantamweight
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Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Aljamain Sterling owns a 98-point Elo edge (elite). Aljamain Sterling shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 3 shared opponents give extra context.

Recent form

Jimmie Rivera L W L L W · -22 Elo last 5
L W L L W
Aljamain Sterling W W L W L · -6 Elo last 5
W W L W L

Elo edge

Jimmie Rivera 1758 -14 last move
Aljamain Sterling 1856 +9 last move

Stat advantages

Takedown average
0.88 vs 2.45
Submission average
0.11 vs 0.64
Takedown defense
93% vs 45%
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
3.90 vs 2.21

Finishing profile

Jimmie Rivera decision leads 74% of wins
Aljamain Sterling decision leads 54% of wins
Jimmie Rivera Aljamain Sterling
4.03 Sig. strikes landed per min 4.45
Division Average : 4.46
40 Sig. strike accuracy 53
Division Average : 48
3.90 Sig. strikes absorbed per min 2.21
Division Average : 4.20
60 Sig. strike defense 60
Division Average : 54
0.88 Takedown average 2.45
Division Average : 1.66
28 Takedown accuracy 31
Division Average : 36
93 Takedown defense 45
Division Average : 64
0.11 Submission average 0.64
Division Average : 0.48
4 Wins by knockout 3
2 Wins by submission 8
17 Wins by decision 14
1 Losses by knockout 2
0 Losses by submission 0
4 Losses by decision 3