Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez II

Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Dec 29, 2012
W
Velasquez defeats dos Santos
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

10-1-0

Climbed to 11-1
Pro
Record
15-1-0

Fell to 15-2
+175
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-210
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Heavyweight
Title Champion

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
San Jose
California
Fights out of
Salvador
Bahia
30
+5 mos, 1 day
Age at Fight 28
+10 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
240.0 lbs
(108.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
239.0 lbs
(108.4 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'4"
(193cm)
77.0"
(196cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym Academia Champion

(Striking)
American Top Team

(Primary)

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,593

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Velasquez
23%
dos Santos
77%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 155

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2
  • Date: Saturday 12.29.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • dos Santos Disclosed Pay: $400,000
  • Velasquez Disclosed Pay: $200,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by dos Santos
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