UFC FIGHT NIGHT : NGANNOU VS VELASQUEZ

Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling

EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : NGANNOU VS VELASQUEZ
DateFeb 18, 2019
DivisionBantamweight
StatusScheduled
VenueFootprint Center
BroadcastESPN+
Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Monday, February 18, 2019 — watch on ESPN+.

US East (ET)
Mon 8:00 PM
US West (PT)
Mon 5:00 PM
United Kingdom
Tue 1:00 AM
Central Europe
Tue 2:00 AM
Australia (Sydney)
Tue 12:00 PM

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.

Jimmie RiveraEl Terror |23-5-0Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain SterlingAljamain SterlingFunk Master |26-5-0
usJimmie RiveraEl Terror23-5-0Jimmie Riveraus

Fight Overview

RoundTBD
Time5:00
23-5-0Record26-5-0
37Age36
5'4"Height5'7"
TBDReach71"
135 lbsWeight145 lbs
BantamweightWeight ClassBantamweight
usAljamain SterlingFunk Master26-5-0usAljamain Sterling
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.

Full Jimmie Rivera vs Aljamain Sterling comparison →

Recent form

Jimmie RiveraL W L L W · -22 Elo last 5
LWLLW
Aljamain SterlingW W L W L · -6 Elo last 5
WWLWL

Elo edge

Jimmie Rivera1758-14 last move
Aljamain Sterling1856+9 last move

Stat advantages

Jimmie RiveravsAljamain Sterling
Takedown average
0.88vs2.45
Submission average
0.11vs0.64
Takedown defense
93%vs45%
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
3.90vs2.21

Finishing profile

Jimmie Riveradecision leads 74% of wins
Aljamain Sterlingdecision leads 54% of wins

Tale of the tape

Jimmie RiveraAljamain Sterling
4.03Sig. strikes landed per min4.45
Division Average : 4.46
40Sig. strike accuracy53
Division Average : 48
3.90Sig. strikes absorbed per min2.21
Division Average : 4.20
60Sig. strike defense60
Division Average : 54
0.88Takedown average2.45
Division Average : 1.66
28Takedown accuracy31
Division Average : 36
93Takedown defense45
Division Average : 64
0.11Submission average0.64
Division Average : 0.48
4Wins by knockout3
2Wins by submission8
17Wins by decision14
1Losses by knockout2
0Losses by submission0
4Losses by decision3

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