Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Velasquez and Dos Santos met in a five-round heavyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 155 on Saturday, December 29. Velasquez is 14-3 overall and 8-1 in the UFC. Dos Santos is 21-11 and 9-0. Velasquez has 8 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Dos Santos has 9 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Velasquez won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Velasquez | Dos Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 6'4" |
| Reach | 77" | 77" |
| Age | — | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 8-1 | 9-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 60% | 53% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 69% | 68% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 5.5 | 1.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 67% | 100% |
| Takedown Defense | 75% | 88% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 78% | 78% |
| Finished Rate | 11% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 11% | 22% |
| Average Fight Time | 4:53 | 6:36 |