Cain Velasquez vs. Antônio Silva II

Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship | 265 lbs
Completed MMA Bout May 25, 2013
W
Velasquez defeats Silva
L
KO/TKO, Punches 1:21 Round 1 of 5
vs.
KO/TKO 1:21 R1
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Fighter Comparison

11-1-0

Climbed to 12-1
Pro
Record
18-4-0

Fell to 18-5
-700
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+550
(Heavy Underdog)
Champion

Heavyweight
Title Challenger

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
San Jose
California
Fights out of
Brasilia
Distrito Federal
30
+9 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 33
+8 mos, 1 week, 4 days
240.0 lbs
(108.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
263.0 lbs
(119.3 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'4"
(194cm)
77.0"
(196cm)
Reach
82.0"
(208cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,711

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Silva
6%
Velasquez
94%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 160

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2
  • Date: Saturday 05.25.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Velasquez Disclosed Pay: $400,000
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $75,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Velasquez
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Videos & Highlights

    Documentary  |  Countdown to UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2

    Watch the official Countdown segment featuring Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva.