Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman
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They have met twice
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (3)
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Grappling career totals
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Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman: Matchup Breakdown
Anderson Silva is 17-7 (1 NC) in the Middleweight division with a 68.0% win rate. Chris Weidman is 12-8 at Middleweight, winning 60.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
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 MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,128 to 888. Career peaks are 1,666 for Anderson Silva and 1,361 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 59.0% accuracy with 3 takedowns and 0h 13m of control time. Chris Weidman has landed 626 at 45.1% with 44 takedowns and 1h 04m 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.
Have Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman fought before?
Yes. Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman have fought twice in the UFC (Anderson Silva 0, Chris Weidman 2). Most recently, Chris Weidman won by KO/TKO at UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2 on December 28, 2013.
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Who has more UFC wins, Anderson Silva or Chris Weidman?
Anderson Silva has more UFC wins: 17 to 12. Anderson Silva's UFC record is 17-7 (1 NC); Chris Weidman's is 12-8.
KO/TKO wins: Anderson Silva 11, Chris Weidman 4. Submission wins: Anderson Silva 3, Chris Weidman 3.
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Who is taller, Anderson Silva or Chris Weidman?
Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman are the same height: 6'2". Chris Weidman has the longer reach: 78 inches to 77.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.