Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Dos Santos and Blaydes met in a five-round heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos on Saturday, January 25. Dos Santos is 21-11 overall and 15-5 in the UFC. Blaydes is 20-6 and 7-2 (1 NC). Dos Santos has 15 UFC wins, 10 of them inside the distance. Blaydes has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Dos Santos gives up three inches of reach. Blaydes won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:06.
| Stat | Dos Santos | Blaydes |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 77" | 80" |
| Age | 35 | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 15-5 | 7-2 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 49% | 52% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.3 | 7.1 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 57% | 60% |
| Takedown Defense | 80% | 25% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 3:37 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 44% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 22% |
| Went the Distance | 30% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:14 | 9:58 |
