Chris Weidman vs Jacare Souza

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Key Stats

Chris WeidmanvsJacare Souza
20
Fights
16
12
Wins
9
8
Losses
7
7
Finishes
8
4
Title Wins
0
5
Title Fights
0
1h 04m
Control Time
0h 46m

Striking Stats

Chris WeidmanvsJacare Souza
626
Sig. Strikes Landed
445
45.1%
Sig. Strike Acc.
52.4%
31.3
Sig. Str / Fight
27.8
5
Knockdowns
3
460
Head Strikes
296
100
Body Strikes
114
66
Leg Strikes
35

Grappling Stats

Chris WeidmanvsJacare Souza
44
Takedowns Landed
16
42.3%
Takedown Acc.
28.1%
2.2
TD / Fight
1.0
11
Sub. Attempts
8
0
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

WeidmanvsSouza
42 yrs
Age
46 yrs
6' 2"
Height
6' 1"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
78"
Reach
72"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
943
ELO Rating
951
1,367
Peak ELO
1,189
60.0%
Win Rate
56.3%
58.3%
Finish Rate
88.9%
265
Days / Fight
195

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

WeidmanvsSouza
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
9
Best Streak
5
WLLWL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLLLL

Win Methods

WeidmanvsSouza
4 (33.3%)
KO/TKO
4 (44.4%)
3 (25.0%)
Submission
4 (44.4%)
5 (41.7%)
Decision
1 (11.1%)

Head-to-Head Record

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Jacare Souza1

Common Opponents (4)

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Who Wins?

Chris Weidman vs Jacare Souza: Matchup Breakdown

Chris Weidman is 12-8 in the Middleweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Jacare Souza is 9-7 at Middleweight, winning 56.3% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Jacare Souza leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis on Nov 3, 2018, won by Jacare Souza by KO/TKO in round 3.

Jacare Souza holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 951 to 943. Career peaks are 1,367 for Chris Weidman and 1,189 for Jacare Souza. Chris Weidman has 4 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 12 victories, a 58.3% finish rate. Jacare Souza has 4 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 88.9% of the time.

Chris Weidman stands 6' 2" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Jacare Souza is 6' 1" with a reach of 72", orthodox. That is a 6-inch reach advantage for Chris Weidman. Chris Weidman is 42, Jacare Souza is 46.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Chris Weidman has landed 626 significant strikes at 45.1% accuracy with 44 takedowns and 1h 04m of control time. Jacare Souza has landed 445 at 52.4% with 16 takedowns and 0h 46m of control.

Chris Weidman has 5 title fights (4 won) against 0 (0 won) for Jacare Souza. They share 4 common opponents: Kelvin Gastelum, Gegard Mousasi, Yoel Romero, Vitor Belfort.

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Have Chris Weidman and Jacare Souza fought before?

Yes. Chris Weidman and Jacare Souza have fought once in the UFC. Jacare Souza won by KO/TKO at UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis on November 3, 2018.

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

Who has more UFC wins, Chris Weidman or Jacare Souza?

Chris Weidman has more UFC wins: 12 to 9. Chris Weidman's UFC record is 12-8; Jacare Souza's is 9-7.

KO/TKO wins: Chris Weidman 4, Jacare Souza 4. Submission wins: Chris Weidman 3, Jacare Souza 4.

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

Who is taller, Chris Weidman or Jacare Souza?

Chris Weidman is taller at 6'2", to Jacare Souza's 6'1" (1 inch). Chris Weidman has the longer reach: 78 inches to 72.

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