Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (5)
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Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva: Matchup Breakdown
Chuck Liddell is 16-7 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 69.6% win rate. Wanderlei Silva is 5-7 at Light Heavyweight, winning 41.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Chuck Liddell leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 79: Nemesis on Dec 29, 2007, won by Chuck Liddell by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Chuck Liddell holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,011 to 863. Career peaks are 1,387 for Chuck Liddell and 1,000 for Wanderlei Silva. Chuck Liddell has 10 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 16 victories, a 62.5% finish rate. Wanderlei Silva has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 80.0% of the time.
Chuck Liddell stands 6' 2" with a reach of 76" and fights orthodox. Wanderlei Silva is 5' 11" with a reach of 74", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Chuck Liddell. Chuck Liddell is 56, Wanderlei Silva is 50.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Chuck Liddell has landed 611 significant strikes at 37.3% accuracy with 7 takedowns and 17:39 of control time. Wanderlei Silva has landed 325 at 33.6% with 2 takedowns and 4:19 of control.
Chuck Liddell has 6 title fights (5 won) against 1 (0 won) for Wanderlei Silva. They share 5 common opponents: Rich Franklin, Keith Jardine, Quinton Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort.
Have Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva fought before?
Yes. Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva have fought once in the UFC. Chuck Liddell won by unanimous decision at UFC 79: Nemesis on December 29, 2007.
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Who has more UFC wins, Chuck Liddell or Wanderlei Silva?
Chuck Liddell has more UFC wins: 16 to 5. Chuck Liddell's UFC record is 16-7; Wanderlei Silva's is 5-7.
KO/TKO wins: Chuck Liddell 10, Wanderlei Silva 4. Submission wins: Chuck Liddell 0, Wanderlei Silva 0.
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Who is taller, Chuck Liddell or Wanderlei Silva?
Chuck Liddell is taller at 6'2", to Wanderlei Silva's 5'11" (3 inches). Chuck Liddell has the longer reach: 76 inches to 74.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.