Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Apr 18, 2009
W
Silva defeats Leites
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

25-4-0

Climbed to 26-4
Pro
Record
14-1-0

Fell to 14-2
-533
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+458
(Heavy Underdog)
Champion

Middleweight
Title Challenger

Middleweight

Brazil
Nation

Brazil
Curitiba
Parana
Fights out of
Niteroi
Rio de Janeiro
34
+4 days
Age at Fight 27
+10 mos, 1 week, 2 days
182.0 lbs
(82.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
77.5"
(197cm)
Reach
78.0"
(198cm)
N/A Gym Nova União

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 97

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 97: Redemption
  • Date: Saturday 04.18.2009
  • Referee: Yves Lavigne
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • 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: None Disclosed
  • Leites Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Silva
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