Result
Anderson SilvaSubmission
MethodSubmission
Round1
Time00:03:10
DateAug 7, 2010
DivisionMiddleweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueOracle Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Spider | 34-11-0Anderson Silva
L
31-17-1Chael Sonnen
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen
Method :Submission
Round :1
Time :00:03:10
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Anderson Silva
Elo1687Good
3Y trend1687 → 1687
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:03:10
MethodSubmission
Chael Sonnen
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1663 → 1672
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Anderson Silva won this fight by Submission in round 1 at 00:03:10. Chael Sonnen led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Anderson SilvaChael Sonnen
Elo edge
Anderson Silva1687-21 last move
Chael Sonnen1672-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Anderson Silva#70 of 275 active Middleweight fighters · 1687 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Derek Brunson (rated 1685 at the time): +9.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Marcus Buchecha (rated 1500 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -95 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #69 Mike Shipman, 1 ahead of #71 Mansur Abdul-Malik.
Chael SonnenNot on the active ladder · 1672 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Maurício Rua (rated 1730 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Rashad Evans (rated 1720 at the time): -14.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1582, not 1672: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Anderson SilvavsChael Sonnen
Total strikes
64vs320
Sig. strikes
29vs89
Takedowns
1vs3
Sub. attempts
3vs1
Rev.
0vs1
Finishing profile
Anderson SilvaKO/TKO leads 68% of wins
Chael Sonnendecision leads 61% of wins
Common opponents
Vitor BelfortAnderson Silva: win · KO (front kick and punches) · Feb 5, 2011Chael Sonnen: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 5, 2014
Michael BispingAnderson Silva: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 27, 2016Chael Sonnen: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jan 28, 2012
Nate MarquardtAnderson Silva: win · TKO (punches) · Jul 7, 2007Chael Sonnen: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 6, 2010
Round stats
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen is a completed Middleweight Title fight from UFC 117 : SILVA VS SONNEN. Anderson Silva defeated Chael Sonnen by Submission in round 1 at 00:03:10. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen quick answers
Who won Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen?
Anderson Silva won Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen by Submission in round 1 at 00:03:10.
What event is Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen on?
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen is listed on UFC 117 : SILVA VS SONNEN.
What are the records for Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen?
Anderson Silva enters with a 34-11-0 record and Chael Sonnen enters with a 31-17-1 record.
What division is Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen?
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen is listed as a Middleweight Title fight.
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