UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM

Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum

DateJun 13, 2015
StatusScheduled
VenueMexico City Arena
BroadcastESPN+
Start times & how to watch
Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, June 13, 2015 — watch on ESPN+.

US East (ET)
Sat 2:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 11:00 AM
United Kingdom
Sat 7:00 PM
Central Europe
Sat 8:00 PM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 4:00 AM
Cain Velasquez14-3-0Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio WerdumFabrício WerdumVai Cavalo |24-10-1
usCain Velasquez14-3-0Cain Velasquez
Elo1737Good
3Y trend1758 → 1737
2016-07-10: 17582019-02-17: 1737
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Fight Overview

RoundTBD
TimeTBD
14-3-0Record24-10-1
44Age49
6'1"Height6'4"
77"Reach45,0"
241 lbsWeight246 lbs
Heavyweight TitleWeight ClassHeavyweight Title
brFabrício WerdumVai Cavalo24-10-1brFabrício Werdum
Elo1803Great
3Y trend1810 → 1803
2017-10-07: 18102017-11-18: 18192018-03-17: 18022020-05-09: 17922020-07-26: 1803
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Fabrício Werdum owns a 66-point Elo edge (great). Cain Velasquez shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 3 shared opponents give extra context.

Compare Cain Velasquez and Fabrício Werdum across their careers →

Recent career Elo trajectory

Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.

Cain VelasquezFabrício Werdum
175018002017201820192020

Recent form

Cain VelasquezL W L W W · +25 Elo last 5
LWLWW
Fabrício WerdumW L L W W · -1 Elo last 5
WLLWW

Elo edge

Cain Velasquez1737-21 last move
Fabrício Werdum1803+11 last move
Fight intelligence

Model forecast and your pick

Inspect the model’s probability and Elo baseline, then make your own call before the card starts.

Stat advantages

Cain VelasquezvsFabrício Werdum
Submission average
0.38vs1.16
Takedown average
5.13vs1.75
Takedown defense
86%vs32%
Sig. strikes landed per min
6.37vs3.59

Finishing profile

Cain VelasquezKO/TKO leads 86% of wins
Fabrício Werdumsubmission leads 50% of wins

Tale of the tape

Cain VelasquezFabrício Werdum

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

6.37Sig. strikes landed per min3.59
UFC heavyweight average : 3.88
58Sig. strike accuracy52
UFC heavyweight average : 49%
2.33Sig. strikes absorbed per min2.64
UFC heavyweight average : 3.84
57Sig. strike defense56
UFC heavyweight average : 51%
5.13Takedown average1.75
UFC heavyweight average : 1.41
45Takedown accuracy32
UFC heavyweight average : 31%
86Takedown defense32
UFC heavyweight average : 54%
0.38Submission average1.16
UFC heavyweight average : 0.41
12Wins by knockout6
0Wins by submission12
2Wins by decision6
2Losses by knockout3
1Losses by submission0
0Losses by decision7

Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum is a scheduled Heavyweight Title fight on UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM. Cain Velasquez enters with a 14-3-0 record and Fabrício Werdum enters with a 24-10-1 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum quick answers

When is Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum?

Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum is listed for UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM on Jun 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM CDT.

What event is Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum on?

Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum is listed on UFC 188 : VELASQUEZ VS WERDUM.

What are the records for Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum?

Cain Velasquez enters with a 14-3-0 record and Fabrício Werdum enters with a 24-10-1 record.

What division is Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum?

Cain Velasquez vs Fabricio Werdum is listed as a Heavyweight Title fight.

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