Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Taleb and Silva met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 196 on Saturday, March 5. Taleb is 15-7 overall and 3-1 in the UFC. Silva is 20-11 and 6-5. Taleb has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Silva has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Taleb won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:34.
| Stat | Taleb | Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 74" | 74" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-1 | 6-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.5 | 4.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 58% | 54% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 71% | 43% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 75% | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | 60% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:39 |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 55% |
| Finished Rate | 25% | 27% |
| Went the Distance | 75% | 18% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:33 | 5:47 |