Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva
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
21-9-0Record35-14-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height5'10"
76"ReachTBD
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
The PitTeamWand Fight Team
What's at stake
Chuck Liddell is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Wanderlei Silva carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+9→ 1836
If they lose-15→ 1812
If they win+15→ 1766
If they lose-9→ 1742
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.
1731 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1683 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Chuck LiddellWanderlei Silva
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Chuck Liddell56%
Wanderlei Silva 44%Elo baseline: 61%
The Combat Edge model makes Chuck Liddell a 56% favorite over Wanderlei Silva in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).
Chuck Liddell holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1827 to 1751, a 76-point edge.
Chuck Liddell enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Wanderlei Silva enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Chuck Liddell finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Wanderlei Silva 80%.
Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva share 3 common opponents: Rich Franklin, Keith Jardine and Quinton Jackson.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.