Head-to-head
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'3" · 77" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'1" · 77" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
5-6-0
Record (pro · UFC)
12-3-0
3
Wins vs .500+ opponents
8
2.83
Sig. strikes landed / min
6.48
3.86
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
2.4
40.8%
Striking accuracy
57.6%
56.1%
Striking defense
57.6%
1.29
Takedowns / 15 min
4.59
21.6%
Takedown accuracy
42.0%
37.5%
Takedown defense
75.0%
1.61
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.41
25.1%
Control time
60.4%
60.0%
Finish rate
83.3%
8:28
Avg fight time
7:24
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ■ Cain Velasquez
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2010-02-20 — L for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · KO/TKO R1
| Common opponent | Nogueira | Velasquez |
|---|---|---|
| Fabricio Werdum | L 2013 | L 2015 |