Head-to-head
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'1" · 77" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'4" · 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)
15-8-0
8
Wins vs .500+ opponents
11
6.48
Sig. strikes landed / min
4.49
2.4
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.33
57.6%
Striking accuracy
47.9%
57.6%
Striking defense
56.2%
4.59
Takedowns / 15 min
0.3
42.0%
Takedown accuracy
50.0%
75.0%
Takedown defense
81.8%
0.41
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.06
60.4%
Control time
3.1%
83.3%
Finish rate
66.7%
7:24
Avg fight time
10:44
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 ■ Junior Dos Santos
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2011-11-12 — L for Cain Velasquez · KO/TKO R1
They fought: 2012-12-29 — W for Cain Velasquez · Decision - Unanimous R5
They fought: 2013-10-19 — W for Cain Velasquez · KO/TKO R5
| Common opponent | Velasquez | Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | L 2019 | L 2019 |
| Fabricio Werdum | L 2015 | W 2008 |
| Ben Rothwell | W 2009 | W 2016 |