Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Silva and Gustafsson met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva on Saturday, April 14. Silva is 21-9 overall and 2-2 (1 NC) in the UFC. Gustafsson is 18-8 and 5-1. Gustafsson has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Silva gives up five inches of reach. Gustafsson won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Silva | Gustafsson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | 6'5" |
| Reach | 74" | 79" |
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-2 (1 NC) | 5-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 1.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 40% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 50% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 2.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 1.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 43% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 91% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 2.6 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 83% |
| Finished Rate | 25% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | 6:00 | 4:45 |