Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (5)
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Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort: Matchup Breakdown
Anderson Silva is 17-7 (1 NC) in the Middleweight division with a 68.0% win rate. Vitor Belfort is 15-10 (1 NC) at Middleweight, winning 57.7% 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 126: Silva vs Belfort on Feb 5, 2011, won by Anderson Silva by KO/TKO in round 1.
Anderson Silva holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,128 to 979. Career peaks are 1,666 for Anderson Silva and 1,160 for Vitor Belfort. Anderson Silva has 11 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 17 victories, an 82.4% finish rate. Vitor Belfort has 12 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 93.3% of the time.
Anderson Silva stands 6' 2" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. Vitor Belfort is 6' 0" with a reach of 74", southpaw. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva is 51, Vitor Belfort 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 13:49 of control time. Vitor Belfort has landed 270 at 46.7% with 6 takedowns and 7:57 of control.
Anderson Silva has 13 title fights (11 won) against 5 (1 won) for Vitor Belfort. They share 5 common opponents: Michael Bisping, Chris Weidman, Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin, Nate Marquardt.
Have Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort fought before?
Yes. Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort have fought once in the UFC. Anderson Silva won by KO/TKO at UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort on February 5, 2011.
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Who has more UFC wins, Anderson Silva or Vitor Belfort?
Anderson Silva has more UFC wins: 17 to 15. Anderson Silva's UFC record is 17-7 (1 NC); Vitor Belfort's is 15-10 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: Anderson Silva 11, Vitor Belfort 12. Submission wins: Anderson Silva 3, Vitor Belfort 2.
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 Vitor Belfort?
Anderson Silva is taller at 6'2", to Vitor Belfort's 6'0" (2 inches). Anderson Silva has the longer reach: 77 inches to 74.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.