Anderson Silva vs Demian Maia

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At a glance

5Key stats ledof 7 compared1
17-7, 1 NCUFC record22-11
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
1,128ELO rating: Silva leads1,112
0Win streak: Level0
LWLLLLast 5 (old → new)WWWLL
82.4%Finish rate: Silva leads54.5%
77"Reach: Silva leads72"
6' 2"Height: Silva leads6' 1"
51 yrsAge48 yrs
SouthpawStanceSouthpaw
33.3Sig. strikes / fight: Silva leads22.4
0.1Takedowns / fight: Maia leads2.1

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They have met once

1Silva leads the series0
  1. Silva wonDecision - Unanimous · R5UFC 112: Invincible · Apr 10, 2010

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How they win share of UFC wins

SilvaKO
MaiaSUBDEC
11 (64.7%)KO/TKO: Silva leads1 (4.5%)
3 (17.6%)Submission: Maia leads11 (50.0%)
3 (17.6%)Decision: Maia leads10 (45.5%)

Common opponents (3)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

832Sig. strikes landed: Silva leads739
59.0%Strike accuracy: Silva leads43.6%
18Knockdowns: Silva leads1
449Head strikes: Maia leads592
181Body strikes: Silva leads108
202Leg strikes: Silva leads39

Grappling career totals

3Takedowns landed: Maia leads68
75.0%Takedown accuracy: Silva leads24.8%
0h 13mControl time: Maia leads2h 35m
6Sub. attempts: Maia leads27
1Reversals: Maia leads8

Career UFC bouts

25Fights: Maia leads33
17Wins: Maia leads22
7Losses: Silva leads11
1No contests0
14Finishes: Silva leads12
68.0%Win rate: Silva leads66.7%
11Title wins: Silva leads0
13Title fights: Silva leads2
16Best win streak: Silva leads7
1,666Peak ELO: Silva leads1,284
218Days / fight: Maia leads156
185 lbs.Weight170 lbs.

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Anderson Silva vs Demian Maia: Matchup Breakdown

Anderson Silva is 17-7 (1 NC) in the Middleweight division with a 68.0% win rate. Demian Maia is 22-11 at Welterweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Anderson Silva leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 112: Invincible on Apr 10, 2010, won by Anderson Silva by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.

Anderson Silva holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,128 to 1,112. Career peaks are 1,666 for Anderson Silva and 1,284 for Demian Maia. Anderson Silva has 11 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 17 victories, an 82.4% finish rate. Demian Maia has 1 KO/TKO and 11 submission wins, finishing 54.5% of the time.

Anderson Silva stands 6' 2" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. Demian Maia is 6' 1" with a reach of 72", southpaw. That is a 5-inch reach advantage for Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva is 51, Demian Maia is 48.

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. Demian Maia has landed 739 at 43.6% with 68 takedowns and 2h 35m of control.

Anderson Silva has 13 title fights (11 won) against 2 (0 won) for Demian Maia. They share 3 common opponents: Chris Weidman, Chael Sonnen, Nate Marquardt.

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Have Anderson Silva and Demian Maia fought before?

Yes. Anderson Silva and Demian Maia have fought once in the UFC. Anderson Silva won by unanimous decision at UFC 112: Invincible on April 10, 2010.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Anderson Silva or Demian Maia?

Demian Maia has more UFC wins: 22 to 17. Anderson Silva's UFC record is 17-7 (1 NC); Demian Maia's is 22-11.

KO/TKO wins: Anderson Silva 11, Demian Maia 1. Submission wins: Anderson Silva 3, Demian Maia 11.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Anderson Silva or Demian Maia?

Anderson Silva is taller at 6'2", to Demian Maia's 6'1" (1 inch). Anderson Silva has the longer reach: 77 inches to 72.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.