Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Silva and Belfort met in a five-round middleweight fight at UFC 126 on Saturday, February 5. Silva is 34-11 overall and 7-0 in the UFC. Belfort is 26-14 and 1-0. Silva has 7 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Belfort gives up three inches of reach. Silva won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:25.
| Stat | Silva | Belfort |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 77" | 74" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 7-0 | 1-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.9 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 0.8 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 64% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 75% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.8 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.3 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 100% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 94% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.6 | — |
| Finish Rate | 71% | 100% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 29% | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:01 | 3:02 |