Fighter Comparison
28-4-0
Climbed to 29-4 |
Pro
Record |
25-10-1
Fell to 25-11-1 |
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Climbed to 29-4 | Record After Fight | Fell to 25-11-1 | ||
-475
(Heavy Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+350
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Champion
Middleweight |
Title |
Challenger
Middleweight |
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Nation
|
|
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Curitiba
Parana |
Fights out of
|
West Linn
Oregon |
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35
+3 mos, 3 wks, 3 days |
Age at Fight |
33
+4 mos, 4 days |
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184.5 lbs
(83.7 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs) |
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6'2"
(188cm) |
Height |
6'1"
(186cm) |
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77.5"
(197cm) |
Reach |
74.0"
(188cm) |
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DMX - Ain't No Sunshine | Walkout Music | Daryle Singletary - Too Much Fun | ||
N/A | Gym | American Top Team Portland |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen
- Date: Saturday 08.07.2010 at 11:00 PM ET
- Referee: Josh Rosenthal
- Venue: Oracle Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Oakland, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Silva Disclosed Pay: $320,000
- Sonnen Disclosed Pay: $95,000
- Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Silva
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Videos & Highlights
Highlight | Silva vs. Sonnen UFC 117 Post Fight Video Analysis by Gracie Breakdown
Gracie brothers Ryron Gracie and Rener Gracie analyze the BJJ in UFC 117's championship, Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen, in this post UFC 117 analysis video.
Interview | Chael Sonnen sounds off on Anderson Silva
Watch this candid video interview with Chael Sonnen on his UFC 117 fight versus Anderson Silva.
Interview | Chael Sonnen talks about fighting Anderson Silva
Watch this video interview with Chael Sonnen as he discusses fighting Anderson Silva.
Interview | Anderson Silva video interview for Chael Sonnen
Watch this video interview with Anderson Silva as he talks about his UFC 117 fight versus Chael Sonnen.
Interview | Dancing with Anderson Silva
Ariel Helwani dances with Anderson Silva before UFC 117 fight.
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