Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Silva and Sonnen met in a five-round middleweight fight at UFC 117 on Saturday, August 7. Silva is 34-11 overall and 6-0 in the UFC. Sonnen is 30-17-1 and 3-1. Silva has 6 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Sonnen has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Sonnen gives up three inches of reach. Silva won by submission in round 5 at 3:10.
| Stat | Silva | Sonnen |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 77" | 74" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 6-0 | 3-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.4 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 0.8 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 66% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 75% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.0 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.2 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 100% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 94% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | — |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 25% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 75% |
| Average Fight Time | 12:29 | 11:54 |