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Lesnar and Velasquez met in a five-round heavyweight title fight at UFC 121 on Saturday, October 23. Lesnar is 5-3 overall and 4-1 in the UFC. Velasquez is 14-3 and 6-0. Lesnar has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Velasquez has 6 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Velasquez gives up four inches of reach. Velasquez won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 4:12.
| Stat | Lesnar | Velasquez |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 81" | 77" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-1 | 6-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.8 | 7.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 80% | 63% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 52% | 85% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.9 | 6.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 63% | 70% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Finish Rate | 60% | 83% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 20% | 17% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:45 | 5:51 |