Joshua Van vs Bruno Silva

Veteran finisher Bruno Silva collides with rising star Joshua Van. Silva, known for his explosive knockouts, seeks to shed his recent loss against the surging Van, who boasts a relentless striking pace and is constantly improving.

Core Stats Comparison

Striking Breakdown:

Joshua Van’s early UFC career is marked by aggressive and efficient striking. He holds a 54% striking accuracy and 60% striking defense, both superior to Bruno Silva’s 49% accuracy and 52% defense.

The most eye-catching stat? Van’s incredible 8.10 significant strikes landed per minute, more than double Silva’s 3.54. While Van does absorb 5.24 strikes per minute, his relentless output creates pressure that can overwhelm opponents. Silva, meanwhile, has a slightly negative striking differential, landing fewer strikes than he absorbs (4.08 absorbed per minute), which could spell trouble against a high-paced striker like Van.

Grappling Breakdown:

In the grappling department, Van again shows sharp fundamentals. He owns a 63% takedown accuracy and a strong 80% takedown defense, outpacing Silva’s 52% accuracy and 60% defense.

Silva does edge ahead slightly in takedown attempts, averaging 1.29 per 15 minutes to Van’s 1.11, but the difference is minimal. Neither fighter poses a major submission threat, with Van attempting none and Silva averaging just 0.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.

Summary:

With nearly a decade age gap and statistically superior striking and defensive grappling, Van’s pace and volume could be the deciding factor. Silva brings experience and grit, but if Van maintains composure and doesn’t get reckless, this fight may mark another step in his rapid ascent. This will be Van's toughest challenge by a mile.