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    Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman

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

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Anderson SilvavsChris Weidman
    25
    Fights
    20
    17
    Wins
    12
    14
    Finishes
    7
    13
    Title Fights
    5
    832
    Sig. Strikes
    626
    3
    Takedowns
    44
    13:49
    Control Time
    1h 4m

    Striking Stats

    Anderson SilvavsChris Weidman
    832
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    626
    59%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    45.1%
    33.3
    Sig. Str / Fight
    31.3
    18
    Knockdowns
    5
    449
    Head Strikes
    460
    181
    Body Strikes
    100
    202
    Leg Strikes
    66

    Grappling Stats

    Anderson SilvavsChris Weidman
    3
    Takedowns Landed
    44
    75%
    Takedown Acc.
    42.3%
    0.1
    TD / Fight
    2.2
    6
    Sub. Attempts
    11
    1
    Reversals
    0

    Tale of the Tape

    51 yrs
    Age
    42 yrs
    6' 2"
    Height
    6' 2"
    185 lbs.
    Weight
    185 lbs.
    77"
    Reach
    78"
    Southpaw
    Stance
    Orthodox
    1,194
    ELO Rating
    966
    1,597
    Peak ELO
    1,329
    70.8%
    Win Rate
    60%
    82.4%
    Finish Rate
    58.3%

    Career Snapshot

    Retired
    Status
    Active
    25
    Total Fights
    20
    17-7
    UFC Record
    12-8
    0
    Win Streak
    0
    16
    Best Streak
    9
    11
    Title Wins
    4
    LWLLL
    Last 5
    WLLWL

    Win Method Breakdown

    Anderson Silva
    KO/TKO (11)64.7%
    Submission (3)17.6%
    Decision (3)17.6%
    Chris Weidman
    KO/TKO (4)33.3%
    Submission (3)25%
    Decision (5)41.7%

    Fan Ratings

    7.0
    Overall
    --
    8.2
    Striking
    --
    5.4
    Grappling
    --
    5.5
    Wrestling
    --
    7.0
    Cardio
    --
    6.8
    Chin
    --
    7.6
    Power
    --
    8.1
    Excitement
    --

    Common Opponents (3)

    Who Wins?

    Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman: Matchup Breakdown

    Anderson Silva is 17-7 in the Middleweight division with a 70.8% win rate. Chris Weidman is 12-8 at Middleweight, winning 60% of the time. Anderson Silva is listed as retired. Chris Weidman is listed as active.

    They have met 2 times. Chris Weidman leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2 on Dec 28, 2013, won by Chris Weidman by KO/TKO in round 2.

    Anderson Silva holds the higher ELO rating, 1,194 to 966. Career peaks are 1,597 for Anderson Silva and 1,329 for Chris Weidman. Anderson Silva has 11 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 17 victories, an 82.4% finish rate. Chris Weidman has 4 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 58.3% of the time.

    Anderson Silva stands 6' 2" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. Chris Weidman is 6' 2" with a reach of 78", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Chris Weidman. Anderson Silva is 51, Chris Weidman is 42.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anderson Silva has landed 832 significant strikes at 59% accuracy with 3 takedowns and 13:49 of control time. Chris Weidman has landed 626 at 45.1% with 44 takedowns and 1h 4m of control.

    Anderson Silva has 13 title fights (11 won) against 5 (4 won) for Chris Weidman. They share 3 common opponents: Uriah Hall, Vitor Belfort, Demian Maia.