Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez
Fighter Comparison
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8-0-0
Climbed to 9-0 |
Pro
Record |
5-1-0
Fell to 5-2 |
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| Climbed to 9-0 | Record After Fight | Fell to 5-2 | ||
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+160
(Slight Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-180
(Slight Favorite) |
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Challenger
Heavyweight |
Title |
Champion
Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
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|
San Jose
California |
Fights out of
|
Alexandria
Minnesota |
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28
+2 mos, 3 wks, 4 days |
Age at Fight |
33
+3 mos, 1 week, 4 days |
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244.0 lbs
(110.7 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
264.0 lbs
(119.7 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
6'3"
(191cm) |
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77.0"
(196cm) |
Reach |
81.0"
(206cm) |
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| Vicente Fernández - Los Mandados | Walkout Music | Metallica - Enter Sandman | ||
| American Kickboxing Academy | Gym | N/A |
Lesnar vs. Velasquez Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
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Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez
- Date: Saturday 10.23.2010 at 11:00 PM ET
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: Honda Center
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Anaheim, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Lesnar Disclosed Pay: $400,000
- Velasquez Disclosed Pay: $270,000
- Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Lesnar
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Videos & Highlights
Interview | Brock Lesnar interview for Cain Velasquez
Watch this video inteview with UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar as he talks about his fight against undefeated Cain Velasquez at UFC 121.
Interview | Cain Velasquez interview for Brock Lesnar
Watch this video interview with top contender Cain Velasquez as he talks about his fight against Brock Lesnar at UFC 121.
Interview | Cain Velasquez Post-Fight Appearance on The George Lopez Show
After defeating Brock Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight Championship, Cain Velasquez appeared in this video segment on the George Lopez Show.
Interview | Cain Velasquez post-fight interview from UFC 121
Watch this post-fight interview with Cain Velasquez as he discusses the surreal feeling of defeating Brock Lesnar.
Misc | Cain Velasquez Discusses Getting Back to His Feet
In this video for ESPN Magazine, Cain Velasquez discusses the wrestling techniques he drilled in order to get up from his back in the Brock Lesnar fight.
Promo Video | Cain Velasquez "El Guerrero" Promo Video
Slick promo video with a hispanic flair shows the dueling personalities that faced off for Lesnar vs Velasquez.
Event Discussion
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