Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Silva and Velasquez met in a five-round heavyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 160 on Saturday, May 25. Silva is 19-14-1 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. Velasquez is 14-3 and 9-1. Velasquez has 9 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Velasquez gives up three inches of reach. Velasquez won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:21.
| Stat | Silva | Velasquez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | — |
| Reach | 80" | 77" |
| Age | 33 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-1 | 9-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.1 | 6.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53% | 57% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 38% | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 47% |
| Takedown Defense | 0% | 80% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 70% |
| Finished Rate | 33% | 10% |
| Went the Distance | 0% | 20% |
| Average Fight Time | 5:49 | 6:54 |