Here are 10 interesting pre-'TUF 18 Finale' facts leading up to the big event:
1.) Diaz enters the event on the heels of his first career knockout loss. Diaz has a record of 3-4 in his past seven UFC fights
2.) Maynard’s eight UFC victories by decision are tied with Gleison Tibau for the most in lightweight history
3.) Diaz’s 578 significant strikes landed are the sixth most in UFC lightweight history. His 768 significant strikes landed overall in his UFC career are the ninth most in company history
4.) Maynard’s 3:01:49 of total fight time is the seventh most in UFC lightweight history
5.) Diaz’s 1,014 total strikes landed at lightweight are tied for the fourth most in UFC history
6.) Maynard’s 31 takedowns landed in UFC lightweight competition are the seventh most in history
7.) Diaz’s 238 significant strikes landed against Donald Cerrone at UFC 141 are a single-fight UFC record
8.) Maynard’s 86.4 percent takedown defense accuracy ranks third in lightweight history behind Donald Cerrone and Gleison Tibau
9.) Diaz’s eight submission victories are tied with Kenny Florian and Frank Mir for the most by any fighter in modern UFC history
10.) Maynard’s nine-second knockout of Veres at UFC Fight Night 11 stands as the fastest knockout in UFC lightweight history
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