Head-to-head
Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'2" · 74" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'3" · 78" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
7-3-0 (2 NC)
Record (pro · UFC)
8-7-0 (1 NC)
3
Wins vs .500+ opponents
3
4.16
Sig. strikes landed / min
3.07
3.02
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
2.93
48.5%
Striking accuracy
55.8%
67.3%
Striking defense
52.5%
0.91
Takedowns / 15 min
0.73
46.2%
Takedown accuracy
53.3%
60.5%
Takedown defense
60.4%
0.61
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.18
20.3%
Control time
16.3%
85.7%
Finish rate
62.5%
8:15
Avg fight time
10:15
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Thiago Silva ■ Brandon Vera
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2011-01-01 — NC for Thiago Silva · Overturned R3
| Common opponent | Silva | Vera |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Jardine | W 2009 | L 2008 |