MiddleweightACTIVE

Anderson Silva

34-11

Age

Height

6'2"

Weight

184 lbs

Reach

77"

Avg Fight Time

10:15

Gym

—

Wins By

22 KO · 4 Sub · 8 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 7R2 5R3 2R5 3

Last 5

LLLLW

Finish Rate

76%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

State of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Fight History

LOSS

vs Michael Bisping

UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Uriah Hall

UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R4 1:24

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R4 1:24

LOSS

vs Jared Cannonier

UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11

KO/TKO

Kick to Leg At Distance

R1 4:47

KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R1 4:47

LOSS

vs Israel Adesanya

UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva· 2019-02-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Derek Brunson

UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie· 2017-02-11

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Daniel Cormier

UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

vs Nick Diaz

UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· 2015-01-31

Overturned

R5 5:00

Overturned·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Chris Weidman

UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· 2013-12-28

KO/TKO

to Leg Injury

R2 1:16

KO/TKOto Leg Injury·R2 1:16

WIN

vs James Irvin

UFC: Silva vs Irvin· 2013-11-13

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:01

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:01

LOSS

vs Chris Weidman

UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:18

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:18

WIN

vs Stephan Bonnar

UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· 2012-10-13

KO/TKO

Knee to Body At Distance

R1 4:40

KO/TKOKnee to Body At Distance·R1 4:40

WIN

vs Chael Sonnen

UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2· 2012-07-07

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R2 1:55

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 1:55

WIN

vs Yushin Okami

UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· 2011-08-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 2:04

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 2:04

WIN

vs Vitor Belfort

UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· 2011-02-05

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick

R1 3:25

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R1 3:25

WIN

vs Chael Sonnen

UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· 2010-08-07

Submission

Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard

R5 3:10

SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R5 3:10

WIN

vs Demian Maia

UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Forrest Griffin

UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 3:23

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:23

WIN

vs Thales Leites

UFC 97: Redemption· 2009-04-18

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Patrick Cote

UFC 90: Silva vs Cote· 2008-10-25

KO/TKO

to Knee Injury

R3 0:39

KO/TKOto Knee Injury·R3 0:39

WIN

vs Dan Henderson

UFC 82: Pride of a Champion· 2008-03-01

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:52

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:52

WIN

vs Rich Franklin

UFC 77: Hostile Territory· 2007-10-20

KO/TKO

Knees to Head In Clinch

R2 1:07

KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R2 1:07

WIN

vs Nate Marquardt

UFC 73: Stacked· 2007-07-07

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:50

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:50

WIN

vs Travis Lutter

UFC 67: All or Nothing· 2007-02-03

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R2 2:11

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 2:11

WIN

vs Rich Franklin

UFC 64: Unstoppable· 2006-10-14

KO/TKO

Knees to Head In Clinch

R1 2:59

KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R1 2:59

WIN

vs Chris Leben

UFC Fight Night 5· 2006-06-28

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:49

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:49

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Leg Kick Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.0/min

Grappling

0.50 TD

Defense

61%

⚖️Anderson adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 62% striking and 78% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

4 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

75%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Spinning

75%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Knees

75%

⭐Other

Counters

75%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

25%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (175%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 400% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

79% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

21% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (8 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

18% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

18% of KOs

Knees to Head In Clinch

18% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

9% of KOs

to Knee Injury

9% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick

9% of KOs

Knee to Body At Distance

9% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

9% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

33% of subs

From Guard

Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard

33% of subs

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

33% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 79% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 11 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD Acc% (78%) and Strike Acc% (62%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 76% of wins end in finish (22 KO + 4 subs).

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (147% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

62%

Above Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

61%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

54% acc68%

Clinch

78% acc15%

Ground

73% acc17%

Striking Differential+1.00/min

3.05 landed/min2.05 absorbed/min

3.05

Landed/Min

2.05

Absorbed/Min

0.86

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1282

Sig. Strikes Attempted2084

Key Insights

Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Elite accuracy at 62%.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 73% accuracy.

Elite KD exchange: deals 3.5x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

78%

Elite

0%100%

TD Defense

69%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

17%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.50

TD / 15min

0.79

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

75%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

6 total attempts

Opportunistic

17%

50%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 69%.

4 career submission wins.

High TD accuracy (78%).

Clinch TD specialist: 75% accuracy from clinch.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

960

1.90

Ratio

Absorbed

505

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

21/6

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

17.1

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.3

Standing %

96%

R3 vs R1 Output

147%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.90x) - consistent striking dominance.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (17.1) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 147% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 25 fights

R1 Control

0:10

R2 Control

0:20

R3 Control

0:12

R1 to Final

+30%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+13.8pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-3.7pp

Body

-10.2pp

Leg

+13.8pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-3.9pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 6 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

12.8

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

15.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

117%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3110

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights