Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Faber and Barao met in a five-round bantamweight title fight, the main event of UFC 169 on Saturday, February 1. Faber is 35-11 overall and 5-2 in the UFC. Barao is 34-9 and 5-0. Faber has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Barao has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Faber gives up three inches of reach. Barao won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:42.
| Stat | Faber | Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 67" | 70" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-2 | 5-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 36% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 70% | 67% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 30% | 56% |
| Takedown Defense | 61% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 1:48 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 43% | 40% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 57% | 60% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:12 | 15:54 |