Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Silva and Velasquez met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 146 on Saturday, May 26. Silva is 19-14-1 overall and makes a UFC debut. Velasquez is 14-3 and 7-1. Velasquez has 7 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Velasquez gives up three inches of reach. Velasquez won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:36.
| Stat | Silva (UFC debut) | Velasquez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | — |
| Reach | 80" | 77" |
| Age | 32 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | — | 7-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 7.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 1.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 61% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 70% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 2.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 5.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 65% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 75% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.7 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | — | 75% |
| Finished Rate | — | 13% |
| Went the Distance | — | 13% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 5:03 |