Combat Edge Intelligence

Anderson Silva vs Michael Bisping

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

34-11-0Record30-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'2"
77"Reach75″
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Team NogueiraTeamHB Ultimate

What's at stake

Michael Bisping is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Anderson Silva carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anderson SilvaNow 1718
If they win+13→ 1731
If they lose-11→ 1707
Michael BispingNow 1741
If they win+11→ 1752
If they lose-13→ 1728

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1707 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1748 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.05
Sig. strikes / min
4.33
62%
Strike accuracy
38%
2.05
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.71
61%
Strike defense
65%
0.50
Takedown avg.
1.05
78%
Takedown accuracy
43%
69%
Takedown defense
63%
0.79
Submission avg.
0.32

Trajectory

Anderson SilvaMichael Bisping
170017501800201620172018201920202021

Win method breakdown

23 (68%)
KO/TKO
18 (60%)
3 (9%)
Submission
2 (7%)
8 (24%)
Decision
10 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Bisping68%
Anderson Silva 32%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Bisping a 68% favorite over Anderson Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Michael Bisping holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1741 to 1718, a 23-point edge.

Anderson Silva enters on a 4-fight loss streak.

Michael Bisping enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Anderson Silva finishes 76% of wins inside the distance, Michael Bisping 67%.

Anderson Silva carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.