Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Faber and Barao met in a five-round bantamweight title fight, the main event of UFC 149 on Saturday, July 21. Faber is 35-11 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. Barao is 34-9 and 2-0. Faber gives up three inches of reach. Barao won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Faber | Barao |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 67" | 70" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-1 | 2-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.9 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.5 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 40% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 70% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.3 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 24% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 69% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.3 | — |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | — |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:29 | 15:00 |