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