Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin

Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin: Matchup Breakdown

Anderson Silva is 17-7 in the Middleweight division with a 70.8% win rate. Forrest Griffin is 10-5 at Light Heavyweight, 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 101: Declaration on Aug 8, 2009, won by Anderson Silva by KO/TKO in round 1.

Anderson Silva holds the higher ELO rating, 1,194 to 1,060. Career peaks are 1,597 for Anderson Silva and 1,104 for Forrest Griffin. Anderson Silva has 11 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 17 victories, an 82.4% finish rate. Forrest Griffin has 1 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 30% of the time.

Anderson Silva stands 6' 2" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. Forrest Griffin is 6' 3" with a reach of 77", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Anderson Silva is 51, Forrest Griffin is 47.

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. Forrest Griffin has landed 796 at 36.4% with 10 takedowns and 23:42 of control.

Anderson Silva has 13 title fights (11 won) against 2 (1 won) for Forrest Griffin. They share 2 common opponents: Stephan Bonnar, Rich Franklin.