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Denis Silva vs Islam Meshev

Denis Silva is 20-9-0; Islam Meshev is 14-9-0. Islam Meshev is 5 years older than Denis Silva. They have met once: Denis Silva 1, Islam Meshev 0.

Denis Silva
Brazil
Denis Silva
“Iron Man” · 20-9-0
TKOKOSD
LightweightMet once
Islam Meshev
Russia
Islam Meshev
“Iron Man” · 14-9-0
UDSDKO
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

62%
Head
62%
29%
Body
27%
9%
Leg
11%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Denis Silvalast 4 fights
82%9%9%
Islam Meshevlast 4 fights
74%12%14%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Denis Silva· from fights outside the UFC Islam Meshev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.093.05
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Silva · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersIslam Meshev · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.742.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Silva · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersIslam Meshev · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.630.97
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Silva · Good · better than 62% of UFC fightersIslam Meshev · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
44%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Silva · Good · better than 64% of UFC fightersIslam Meshev · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
100%57%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Silva · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersIslam Meshev · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Denis Silva · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersIslam Meshev · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.09
Strikes landed / min
3.05
2.74
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.00
1.63 / 3.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.97 / 1.0
44%
Takedown accuracy
100%
100%
Takedown defence
57%
1:12
Control time / fight
1:44
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.30

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Denis Silva4 fights · by range and by target
Range
63%Distance · 64
24%Clinch · 24
13%Ground · 13
Target
62%Head · 48
29%Body · 22
9%Leg · 7

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Islam Meshev4 fights · by range and by target
Range
74%Distance · 128
18%Clinch · 32
8%Ground · 14
Target
62%Head · 88
27%Body · 39
11%Leg · 15

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Denis Silva and Islam Meshev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at ACA 188: Gadzhiev vs Pshukov (Sat, Jun 28, 2025), where Denis Silva won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Denis Silva and Islam Meshev?

Denis Silva is 20-9-0 and Islam Meshev is 14-9-0.

Who is taller, Denis Silva or Islam Meshev?

Neither. Both stand 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who is older, Denis Silva or Islam Meshev?

Islam Meshev is 36 and Denis Silva is 31.

Who has more finishes, Denis Silva or Islam Meshev?

Denis Silva has 11 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission); Islam Meshev has 4 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).