Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen
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Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen: Matchup Breakdown
Anderson Silva is 17-7 (1 NC) in the Middleweight division with a 68.0% win rate. Chael Sonnen is 7-7 at Middleweight, winning 50.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
They have met 2 times. Anderson Silva leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2 on Jul 7, 2012, won by Anderson Silva by KO/TKO in round 2.
Anderson Silva holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,148 to 864. Career peaks are 1,669 for Anderson Silva and 1,000 for Chael Sonnen. Anderson Silva has 11 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 17 victories, an 82.4% finish rate. Chael Sonnen has 0 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 28.6% of the time.
Anderson Silva stands 6' 2" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. Chael Sonnen is 6' 1" with a reach of 73", southpaw. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva is 51, Chael Sonnen is 49.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anderson Silva has landed 832 significant strikes at 59.0% accuracy with 3 takedowns and 0h 13m of control time. Chael Sonnen has landed 410 at 45.6% with 37 takedowns and 1h 38m of control.
Anderson Silva has 13 title fights (11 won) against 3 (0 won) for Chael Sonnen. They share 4 common opponents: Michael Bisping, Yushin Okami, Demian Maia, Nate Marquardt.
Have Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen fought before?
Yes. Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen have fought twice in the UFC (Anderson Silva 2, Chael Sonnen 0). Most recently, Anderson Silva won by KO/TKO at UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2 on July 7, 2012.
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Who has more UFC wins, Anderson Silva or Chael Sonnen?
Anderson Silva has more UFC wins: 17 to 7. Anderson Silva's UFC record is 17-7 (1 NC); Chael Sonnen's is 7-7.
KO/TKO wins: Anderson Silva 11, Chael Sonnen 0. Submission wins: Anderson Silva 3, Chael Sonnen 2.
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Who is taller, Anderson Silva or Chael Sonnen?
Anderson Silva is taller at 6'2", to Chael Sonnen's 6'1" (1 inch). Anderson Silva has the longer reach: 77 inches to 73.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.