Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva I

Main Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jan 1, 2011
Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva I ends in No Contest
"The Truth"
vs.
No Contest

Fighter Comparison

11-5-0

Stayed at 11-5-0
Pro
Record
14-2-0

Stayed at 14-2-0
+125
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-145
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

Brazil
San Diego
California
Fights out of
Boca Raton
Florida
33
+2 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 28
+1 month, 2 wks, 6 days
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
206.0 lbs
(93.4 kgs)
6'3"
(190cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Alliance MMA Gym Blackzilians Performance Institute

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Vera
30%
Silva
70%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 125

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 125: Resolution
  • Date: Saturday 01.01.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Vera Disclosed Pay: $60,000
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $110,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Thiago Silva post-fight interview video UFC 125

    Watch this post-fight interview with Thiago Silva after his demolition of Brandon Vera at UFC 125.