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    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Cain Velasquez

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Antonio Rodrigo NogueiravsCain Velasquez
    11
    Fights
    15
    5
    Wins
    12
    3
    Finishes
    10
    2
    Title Fights
    6
    264
    Sig. Strikes
    719
    8
    Takedowns
    34
    23:25
    Control Time
    1h 7m

    Striking Stats

    Antonio Rodrigo NogueiravsCain Velasquez
    264
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    719
    40.8%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    57.6%
    24
    Sig. Str / Fight
    47.9
    4
    Knockdowns
    10
    212
    Head Strikes
    542
    39
    Body Strikes
    77
    13
    Leg Strikes
    100

    Grappling Stats

    Antonio Rodrigo NogueiravsCain Velasquez
    8
    Takedowns Landed
    34
    21.6%
    Takedown Acc.
    42%
    0.7
    TD / Fight
    2.3
    10
    Sub. Attempts
    3
    4
    Reversals
    0

    Tale of the Tape

    50 yrs
    Age
    43 yrs
    6' 3"
    Height
    6' 1"
    240 lbs.
    Weight
    240 lbs.
    77"
    Reach
    77"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    901
    ELO Rating
    1,222
    1,054
    Peak ELO
    1,318
    45.5%
    Win Rate
    80%
    60%
    Finish Rate
    83.3%

    Career Snapshot

    Retired
    Status
    Retired
    11
    Total Fights
    15
    5-6
    UFC Record
    12-3
    0
    Win Streak
    0
    2
    Best Streak
    7
    1
    Title Wins
    4
    LWLLL
    Last 5
    WWLWL

    Win Method Breakdown

    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
    KO/TKO (1)20%
    Submission (2)40%
    Decision (2)40%
    Cain Velasquez
    KO/TKO (10)83.3%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (2)16.7%

    Fan Ratings

    --
    Overall
    4.6
    --
    Striking
    4.5
    --
    Grappling
    4.3
    --
    Wrestling
    4.4
    --
    Cardio
    5.0
    --
    Chin
    4.5
    --
    Power
    4.7
    --
    Excitement
    4.9

    Head-to-Head Record

    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira0
    –
    Cain Velasquez1
    L
    UFC 110: Nogueira vs VelasquezKO/TKO - R1
    Feb 20, 2010

    Common Opponents (1)

    L1L
    Fabricio Werdum
    L1L
    Who Wins?
    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ProfileCain Velasquez Profile

    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Cain Velasquez: Matchup Breakdown

    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is 5-6 in the Heavyweight division with a 45.5% win rate. Cain Velasquez is 12-3 at Heavyweight, winning 80% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

    They have met 1 time. Cain Velasquez leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez on Feb 20, 2010, won by Cain Velasquez by KO/TKO in round 1.

    Cain Velasquez holds the higher ELO rating, 1,222 to 901. Career peaks are 1,054 for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and 1,318 for Cain Velasquez. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has 1 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 5 victories, a 60% finish rate. Cain Velasquez has 10 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 83.3% of the time.

    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stands 6' 3" with a reach of 77" and fights orthodox. Cain Velasquez is 6' 1" with a reach of 77", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is 50, Cain Velasquez is 43.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has landed 264 significant strikes at 40.8% accuracy with 8 takedowns and 23:25 of control time. Cain Velasquez has landed 719 at 57.6% with 34 takedowns and 1h 7m of control.

    Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has 2 title fights (1 won) against 6 (4 won) for Cain Velasquez. They share 1 common opponent: Fabricio Werdum.