Thiago Silva

MMA Record: 19-6-0 (2 NC)
UFC Record: 7-3-0
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight

Thiago Silva - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Thiago Silva has 8 wins in the UFC. Thiago Silva lands an average of 3.92 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

12
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Thiago Silva, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 19 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no contests (NC) throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Light Heavyweight division with a weight of 205 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 2' with a reach of 74'. In terms of performance statistics, Silva demonstrated an average of 3.92 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 50%. He also showcased a commendable strike defense of 67%, absorbing an average of 2.55 strikes per minute. Additionally, he averaged one takedown attempt every 15 minutes and achieved a takedown accuracy of 47%. Throughout his career, Silva has secured notable victories, including a decisive win against Matt Hamill, whose ELO rating was 1090 at the time. In recent years, he competed in five fights, with victories over Rafael Cavalcante and Matt Hamill, both ending via knockout/technical knockout (KO/TKO) and unanimous decision (U-DEC), respectively. However, his wins against Brandon Vera and Stanislav Nedkov were later overturned due to failed drug tests.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1090

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 2'
Weight
Light Heavyweight
Reach
74'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Nov 12 1982
Age
43
Peak ELO
1088
ELO Rank
202 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
202-102-5
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1023.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
994.3

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.92
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
50%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.55
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
67%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.03
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
47%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Thiago Silva Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2013-10-09 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields Matt Hamill U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2013-06-08 UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum Rafael Cavalcante KO/TKO Punch 1 4:29 Win
2012-11-10 UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le Stanislav Nedkov Overturned 3 1:45 Win
2012-04-14 UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva Alexander Gustafsson U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2011-01-01 UFC 125: Resolution Brandon Vera Overturned 3 5:00 Loss
2010-01-02 UFC 108: Evans vs Silva Rashad Evans U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2009-08-29 UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira Keith Jardine KO/TKO Punch 1 1:35 Win
2009-01-31 UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2 Lyoto Machida KO/TKO Punch 1 4:59 Loss
2008-05-24 UFC 84: Ill Will Antonio Mendes KO/TKO Punches 1 2:24 Win
2007-11-17 UFC 78: Validation Houston Alexander KO/TKO Punches 1 3:25 Win
2007-09-08 UFC 75: Champion vs Champion Tomasz Drwal KO/TKO Punches 2 4:23 Win
2007-05-26 UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson James Irvin KO/TKO 1 1:06 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Thiago Silva ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
12 2013-10-09 Matt Hamill 1090 Win +17 1088
11 2013-06-08 Rafael Cavalcante 1000 Win +19 1071
10 2012-11-10 Stanislav Nedkov 1023 Win 0 1052
9 2012-04-14 Alexander Gustafsson 1092 Loss -15 1052
8 2011-01-01 Brandon Vera 1062 Loss 0 1067
7 2010-01-02 Rashad Evans 1079 Loss -16 1067
6 2009-08-29 Keith Jardine 1006 Win +18 1083
5 2009-01-31 Lyoto Machida 1085 Loss -16 1065
4 2008-05-24 Antonio Mendes 1000 Win +18 1081
3 2007-11-17 Houston Alexander 1044 Win +21 1063
2 2007-09-08 Tomasz Drwal 1000 Win +20 1042
1 2007-05-26 James Irvin 1011 Win +22 1022

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