Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Overeem and Werdum met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 213 on Saturday, July 8. Overeem is 47-19 overall and 7-4 in the UFC. Werdum is 24-9-1 and 9-2. Overeem has 7 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Werdum has 9 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Werdum gives up three inches of reach. Overeem won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Overeem | Werdum |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 80" | 77" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 7-4 | 9-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 75% | 60% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 57% | 61% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 30% | 21% |
| Takedown Defense | 80% | 38% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:15 |
| Finish Rate | 46% | 55% |
| Finished Rate | 36% | 18% |
| Went the Distance | 18% | 27% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:47 | 9:23 |