
Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Tuivasa and Dos Santos met in a five-round heavyweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa on Saturday, December 1. Tuivasa is 15-11 overall and 3-0 in the UFC. Dos Santos is 21-11 and 13-4. Tuivasa has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Dos Santos has 13 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Tuivasa is nine years younger. Dos Santos won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:30.
| Stat | Tuivasa | Dos Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 75" | 77" |
| Age | 25 | 34 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-0 | 13-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 55% | 49% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 58% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 57% |
| Takedown Defense | 100% | 80% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 47% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 18% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 35% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:18 | 12:17 |