Head-to-head
Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'4" · 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.
15-8-0
Record (pro · UFC)
12-3-0
11
Wins vs .500+ opponents
8
4.49
Sig. strikes landed / min
6.48
3.33
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
2.4
47.9%
Striking accuracy
57.6%
56.2%
Striking defense
57.6%
0.3
Takedowns / 15 min
4.59
50.0%
Takedown accuracy
42.0%
81.8%
Takedown defense
75.0%
0.06
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.41
3.1%
Control time
60.4%
66.7%
Finish rate
83.3%
10:44
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)
■ Junior Dos Santos ■ Cain Velasquez
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2011-11-12 — W for Junior Dos Santos · KO/TKO R1
They fought: 2012-12-29 — L for Junior Dos Santos · Decision - Unanimous R5
They fought: 2013-10-19 — L for Junior Dos Santos · KO/TKO R5
| Common opponent | Santos | Velasquez |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Ngannou | L 2019 | L 2019 |
| Ben Rothwell | W 2016 | W 2009 |
| Fabricio Werdum | W 2008 | L 2015 |