Chris Weidman vs. Bruno Silva – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 54: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Chris “The All-American” Weidman will take on Bruno “Blindado” Lacerda in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 54 card.

Weidman brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. In contrast, Lacerda, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Weidman has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.98 per minute. On the other hand, Lacerda boasts a 51% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.43 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Chris Weidman vs. Bruno Silva matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 40-year-old, Chris Weidman is coming in with a 15-7-0 record. Weidman will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Brad Tavares at UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley in August.

Lacerda, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Chris Weidman on August 19, 2023, at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 and holds a 23-10-0 record.

Chris Weidman has a orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. The 35-year-old Bruno Silva is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Chris Weidman stats

→ Weidman’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Weidman lands 2.98 significant strikes per minute.
→ Weidman’s takedown accuracy is 43%.
→ Weidman’s takedown average is 3.6 per 15 minutes.
→ Weidman’s takedown defense is 65%.

Weidman comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.98 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Lacerda fires at 51% accuracy, landing about 4.43 significant strikes per minute. Chris Weidman also has a 43% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.6 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Lacerda’s 1.09 takedowns and 73% takedown accuracy.

Bruno Silva stats

→ Lacerda’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Lacerda lands 4.43 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lacerda’s takedown accuracy is 27%.
→ Lacerda’s takedown average is 1.09 per 15 minutes.
→ Lacerda’s takedown defense is 73%.

Bruno spent, on average, 8:35 minutes in the Octagon, and Chris has an average fight time of 9:58 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Chris or Bruno? Sound off in the comments.

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