Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Dos Santos and Velasquez met in a five-round heavyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 166 on Saturday, October 19. Dos Santos is 21-11 overall and 10-1 in the UFC. Velasquez is 14-3 and 10-1. Dos Santos has 10 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Velasquez has 10 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Velasquez won by KO/TKO in round 5 at 3:09.
| Stat | Dos Santos | Velasquez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | — |
| Reach | 77" | 77" |
| Age | 29 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 10-1 | 10-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 57% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 60% | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.7 | 5.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 75% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 71% | 80% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 73% | 73% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 9% |
| Went the Distance | 27% | 18% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:58 | 6:23 |