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Anderson Silva MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Anderson Silva MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Anderson Silva

ANDERSON SILVA

“The Spider”
Brazil Flag BRAZIL • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D 34-11-0 (1 NC)
(T)KO 22-4
SUB 4-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Brazil
WT CLASS Middleweight
HT / WT 6′ 2″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE 04/14/1975 (51)
STANCE Southpaw
REACH 77.5″ (197cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Team Nogueira • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NICKNAME “The Spider”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Longest Reign in UFC History Undisputed Middleweight Champion for 2,457 Days
🏛️
UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Pioneer Wing Class of 2023
⚡
16-Fight UFC Winning Streak All-Time UFC Record (2006–2012)
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10 Consecutive Title Defenses 2nd Most Consecutive Defenses in UFC History
Anderson Silva Record
WINS34
KO/TKO
22
SUB
4
DECISION
8
LOSSES11
KO/TKO
4
SUB
2
DECISION
4
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 46 professional bouts (34-11-0, 1 NC).

Win Rate

34 wins · 46 bouts

Loss Rate

11 losses · 46 bouts

Finish Rate

26 finishes · 46 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

22 KO/TKOs · 46 bouts

Submission Rate

4 submissions · 46 bouts

Decision Rate

8 decisions · 46 bouts

ANDERSON SILVA FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Uriah Hall Jamaica Jamaica
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva
Oct / 31 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (1:24) Oct / 31 / 2020
ROUND4
TIME1:24
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Octagon Farewell Main Event • Hall vs. Silva
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Uriah Hall
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 186 lbs
Uriah Hall Record at Bout (Opponent)15-9-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout34-10-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Uriah Hall: -250 (Favorite) vs Anderson Silva: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his final UFC appearance, Silva controlled the early striking before Hall scored a knockdown late in round three, following up in the fourth round with a crisp right counter to finish the bout at 1:24.
LOSS
Jared Cannonier United States United States
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade
May / 11 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:47) May / 11 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME4:47
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 237 Co-Main Event • Cannonier vs. Silva
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Jared Cannonier
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jared Cannonier Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout34-9-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jared Cannonier: -130 (Favorite) vs Anderson Silva: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cannonier attacked Silva’s lead right leg with heavy kicks, connecting with an inside leg kick that caused a severe knee injury and forced referee Herb Dean to halt the bout at 4:47 of round one.
LOSS
Israel Adesanya New Zealand New Zealand
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva
Feb / 09 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 09 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision FOTN
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🥊 Passing of the Torch Main Event • Adesanya vs. Silva
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Israel Adesanya
Fight LocationAustralia Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Israel Adesanya Record at Bout (Opponent)15-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout34-8-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$650,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya: -550 (Favorite) vs Anderson Silva: +415 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Scorecard: 27-30, 27-30, 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a thrilling technical striking showcase between two generations of flashy kickboxers, Adesanya out-pointed his idol across three rounds, with both fighters earning Fight of the Night honors.
WIN
Derek Brunson United States United States
UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie
Feb / 11 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 11 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 208 Co-Main Event • Silva vs. Brunson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Derek Brunson
Fight LocationUnited States Brooklyn, New York, United States (Barclays Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Derek Brunson Record at Bout (Opponent)16-4-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout33-8-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derek Brunson: -125 (Favorite) vs Anderson Silva: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta Scorecard: 29-28, 29-28, 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva relied on elusive head movement, flying knees, and sharp counter-striking to edge out Brunson in a tightly contested decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
LOSS
Daniel Cormier United States United States
UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes
Jul / 09 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 09 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 200 Short-Notice Showcase • Cormier vs. Silva
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Daniel Cormier
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup198.5 lbs vs 206 lbs
Daniel Cormier Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout33-7-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$600,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Daniel Cormier: -430 (Favorite) vs Anderson Silva: +345 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Scorecard: 26-30, 26-30, 26-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on just two days’ notice at light heavyweight, Silva hurt Cormier with a body kick in the third round, but Cormier’s heavy wrestling and top control earned a clean 30-26 decision sweep.
LOSS
Michael Bisping United Kingdom England
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping
Feb / 27 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Feb / 27 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision FOTN
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🥊 London Main Event • Silva vs. Bisping
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Michael Bisping
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Michael Bisping Record at Bout (Opponent)27-7-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout33-6-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -275 (Favorite) vs Michael Bisping: +235 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Scorecard: 47-48, 47-48, 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A dramatic 5-round classic. Silva landed a devastating flying knee that dropped Bisping at the end of round three, but Bisping survived to out-work Silva on volume to claim a 48-47 unanimous decision.
NC
Nick Diaz United States United States
UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz
Jan / 31 / 2015
No Contest
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jan / 31 / 2015
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 Superfight Return • Silva vs. Diaz
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Nick Diaz
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Nick Diaz Record at Bout (Opponent)26-9-0 (1 NC)
Anderson Silva Record at Bout33-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -370 (Favorite) vs Nick Diaz: +305 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva originally won a unanimous decision over Diaz in his return from a broken leg, but the Nevada Athletic Commission overturned the result to a No Contest following post-fight drug test failures.
LOSS
Chris Weidman Title Fight United States United States
UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2
Dec / 28 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:16) Dec / 28 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME1:16
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship Rematch • Weidman vs. Silva 2
Challenged For Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Chris Weidman
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184 lbs
Chris Weidman Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout33-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$600,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -175 (Favorite) vs Chris Weidman: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their highly anticipated rematch, Silva threw a low kick in the second round that was cleanly checked by Weidman, causing a horrific fracture to Silva’s fibula and tibia and halting the bout at 1:16.
LOSS
Chris Weidman Title Fight United States United States
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman
Jul / 06 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:18) Jul / 06 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME1:18
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Weidman
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Chris Weidman
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185 lbs
Chris Weidman Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout33-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$600,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -230 (Favorite) vs Chris Weidman: +210 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva engaged in showboating and dropped his hands in round two; Weidman stayed composed, doubling up with a left hook that caught Silva on the chin to knock him out and end his historic 2,457-day championship reign.
WIN
Stephan Bonnar United States United States
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar
Oct / 13 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:40) Oct / 13 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME4:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Rio Light Heavyweight Feature • Silva vs. Bonnar
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup202 lbs vs 205 lbs
Stephan Bonnar Record at Bout (Opponent)15-7-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout32-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -920 (Favorite) vs Stephan Bonnar: +650 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in to save the card at 205 pounds in Rio, Silva leaned against the cage, dodged Bonnar’s strikes, and dropped him with a devastating knee directly to the solar plexus at 4:40 of round one.
WIN
Chael Sonnen Title Fight United States United States
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2
Jul / 07 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:55) Jul / 07 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME1:55
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship Rematch • Silva vs. Sonnen 2
Defended UFC World Champion (10th Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)27-11-1
Anderson Silva Record at Bout31-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -280 (Favorite) vs Chael Sonnen: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After Sonnen took down Silva in round one, Silva defended takedowns in round two; following a missed spinning backfist by Sonnen, Silva connected with a knee to the chest and follow-up punches to finish the rivalry at 1:55 of round two.
WIN
Yushin Okami Title Fight Japan Japan
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
Aug / 27 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:04) Aug / 27 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME2:04
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Okami
Defended UFC World Champion (9th Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Yushin Okami
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 183 lbs
Yushin Okami Record at Bout (Opponent)26-5-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout30-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -600 (Favorite) vs Yushin Okami: +500 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the UFC’s return to Brazil, Silva put on a masterclass, dropping Okami twice with clean right hands in round two before referee Herb Dean stepped in at 2:04 to seal the TKO victory.
WIN
Vitor Belfort Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
Feb / 05 / 2011
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (3:25) Feb / 05 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:25
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Belfort
Defended UFC World Champion (8th Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)19-8-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout29-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -210 (Favorite) vs Vitor Belfort: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva landed an iconic, perfectly timed front kick straight to the chin that flattened Belfort, following with two punches on the ground to earn Knockout of the Night honors at 3:25 of round one.
WIN
Chael Sonnen Title Fight United States United States
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen
Aug / 07 / 2010
Submission (Triangle Armbar) FOTN
Rnd 5 (3:10) Aug / 07 / 2010
ROUND5
TIME3:10
METHOD Submission FOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Sonnen 1
Defended UFC World Champion (7th Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen
Fight LocationUnited States Oakland, California, United States (Oracle Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.5 lbs vs 185 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)24-10-1
Anderson Silva Record at Bout28-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -450 (Favorite) vs Chael Sonnen: +360 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Josh Rosenthal
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being dominated on the canvas for over 23 minutes by Sonnen’s wrestling, Silva locked up a miracle triangle armbar from bottom guard at 3:10 of round five, securing one of the greatest comeback submissions in UFC history.
WIN
Demian Maia Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 112: Invincible
Apr / 10 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Apr / 10 / 2010
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Maia
Defended UFC World Champion (6th Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Demian Maia
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Concert Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Demian Maia Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout27-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -675 (Favorite) vs Demian Maia: +550 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the UFC’s first outdoor event in Abu Dhabi, Silva clowned and dominated Maia with sharp striking across the first three rounds before coasting to a unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46).
WIN
Forrest Griffin United States United States
UFC 101: Declaration
Aug / 08 / 2009
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (3:23) Aug / 08 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME3:23
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Superfight • Silva vs. Griffin
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin
Fight LocationUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Wachovia Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Forrest Griffin Record at Bout (Opponent)16-5-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout26-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -350 (Favorite) vs Forrest Griffin: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin Mulhall
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In one of the greatest displays of head movement and counter-striking ever recorded, Silva dodged Griffin’s punches with his hands down and landed a clean backpedaling jab that knocked Griffin out at 3:23 of round one.
WIN
Thales Leites Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 97: Redemption
Apr / 18 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Apr / 18 / 2009
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Leites
Defended UFC World Champion (5th Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Thales Leites
Fight LocationCanada Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Thales Leites Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout25-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -500 (Favorite) vs Thales Leites: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva defended his title for a fifth time, out-landing Leites on the feet over 25 minutes to take a unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 50-46) and set the record for most consecutive UFC victories at the time (9).
WIN
Patrick Cote Title Fight Canada Canada
UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote
Oct / 25 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:39) Oct / 25 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME0:39
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Côté
Defended UFC World Champion (4th Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Patrick Côté
Fight LocationUnited States Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 183 lbs
Patrick Côté Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout24-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -610 (Favorite) vs Patrick Côté: +460 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva engaged in elusive footwork over the first two rounds before Côté suffered an abrupt knee injury in the opening exchange of round three, prompting referee Herb Dean to stop the bout at 0:39.
WIN
James Irvin United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin
Jul / 19 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:01) Jul / 19 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:01
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Debut • Silva vs. Irvin
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs James Irvin
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Palms)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
James Irvin Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0 (1 NC)
Anderson Silva Record at Bout23-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -650 (Favorite) vs James Irvin: +475 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his light heavyweight debut, Silva caught a body kick from Irvin and countered with a flush straight right down the pipe, swarming with ground punches to stop the bout in just 61 seconds.
WIN
Dan Henderson Title Fight United States United States
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
Mar / 01 / 2008
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) FOTN
Rnd 2 (4:52) Mar / 01 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME4:52
METHOD Submission FOTN
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Belt UFC / PRIDE Middleweight Championship Unification • Silva vs. Henderson
Defended UFC World Champion (3rd Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Dan Henderson
Fight LocationUnited States Columbus, Ohio, United States (Nationwide Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)22-6-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout22-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -145 (Favorite) vs Dan Henderson: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Henderson won round one on the canvas, but Silva turned the tide in round two with vicious knees and elbows from the clinch, locking in a rear-naked choke at 4:52 to unify the UFC and PRIDE middleweight titles in a Fight of the Night classic.
WIN
Rich Franklin Title Fight United States United States
UFC 77: Hostile Territory
Oct / 20 / 2007
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 2 (1:07) Oct / 20 / 2007
ROUND2
TIME1:07
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship Rematch • Silva vs. Franklin 2
Defended UFC World Champion (2nd Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Rich Franklin
Fight LocationUnited States Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (U.S. Bank Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.5 lbs vs 184 lbs
Rich Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)22-2-0 (1 NC)
Anderson Silva Record at Bout21-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -220 (Favorite) vs Rich Franklin: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in Franklin’s hometown, Silva once again dismantled the former champion from the Thai clinch, landing devastating knees and punches to force a stoppage at 1:07 of round two, bagging Knockout of the Night.
WIN
Nate Marquardt Title Fight United States United States
UFC 73: Stacked
Jul / 07 / 2007
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (4:50) Jul / 07 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME4:50
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Marquardt
Defended UFC World Champion (1st Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Nate Marquardt
Fight LocationUnited States Sacramento, California, United States (ARCO Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.5 lbs vs 184 lbs
Nate Marquardt Record at Bout (Opponent)25-6-2
Anderson Silva Record at Bout20-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -150 (Favorite) vs Nate Marquardt: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva escaped an early takedown, reversed position into full mount, and rained down unanswered hammerfists to stop Marquardt at 4:50 of round one, making his first official title defense.
WIN
Travis Lutter United States United States
UFC 67: All or Nothing
Feb / 03 / 2007
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 2 (2:11) Feb / 03 / 2007
ROUND2
TIME2:11
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 67 Catchweight Feature • Silva vs. Lutter
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Travis Lutter
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 187 lbs
Travis Lutter Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout19-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -260 (Favorite) vs Travis Lutter: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
With the title fight changed to a non-title bout after TUF winner Lutter missed weight, Silva survived bottom position in round one, then trapped Lutter in a triangle choke while landing elbows from the bottom to force the tap at 2:11 of round two.
WIN
Rich Franklin Title Fight United States United States
UFC 64: Unstoppable
Oct / 14 / 2006
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (2:59) Oct / 14 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:59
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Franklin vs. Silva
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Rich Franklin
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 184.5 lbs
Rich Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)22-1-0 (1 NC)
Anderson Silva Record at Bout18-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rich Franklin: -140 (Favorite) vs Anderson Silva: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva initiated his historic 2,457-day title reign by locking champion Franklin in a vicious Muay Thai plum clinch, delivering crushing knees to the body and face to capture the undisputed UFC middleweight title and Knockout of the Night honors at 2:59 of round one.
WIN
Chris Leben United States United States
UFC Fight Night 5
Jun / 28 / 2006
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (0:49) Jun / 28 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME0:49
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 Octagon Debut Showcase • Silva vs. Leben
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Chris Leben
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hard Rock Hotel)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Chris Leben Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout17-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -135 (Favorite) vs Chris Leben: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In one of the most stunning promotional debuts in UFC history, Silva landed 100% of his significant strikes (17 of 17), slipping Leben’s punches and stopping him with pinpoint counters and a knee in just 49 seconds.
WIN
Tony Fryklund Title Fight United States United States
Cage Rage 16: Critical Condition
Apr / 22 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:02) Apr / 22 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:02
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Cage Rage World Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Fryklund
Defended Cage Rage World Title (3rd Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Tony Fryklund
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Tony Fryklund Record at Bout (Opponent)14-8-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout16-4-0
Officials
Ref: Grant Waterman
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva delivered one of the most innovative finishes in MMA history, throwing an upward reverse elbow from the clinch that connected flush to Fryklund’s chin, knocking him unconscious at 2:02 of round one.
LOSS
Yushin Okami Japan Japan
ROTR 8: Rumble on the Rock 8
Jan / 20 / 2006
DQ
Rnd 1 (2:33) Jan / 20 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:33
METHODDQ
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🥊 ROTR Welterweight Tournament Opening Round • Silva vs. Okami 1
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Yushin Okami
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup175 lbs vs 175 lbs
Yushin Okami Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout16-3-0
Officials
Ref: Troy Waugh
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva landed an upkick from his guard that caught Okami on the chin; under Rumble on the Rock tournament rules, upkicks to a grounded opponent were illegal, resulting in a disqualification at 2:33 of round one.
WIN
Curtis Stout Title Fight United States United States
Cage Rage 14: Punishment
Dec / 03 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:59) Dec / 03 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME4:59
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Cage Rage World Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Stout
Defended Cage Rage World Title (2nd Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Curtis Stout
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Curtis Stout Record at Bout (Opponent)11-8-1
Anderson Silva Record at Bout15-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva overwhelmed Stout with pinpoint striking on the feet and heavy ground strikes, forcing a referee stoppage with just one second remaining in round one.
WIN
Jorge Rivera Title Fight United States United States
Cage Rage 11: Face Off
Apr / 30 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:53) Apr / 30 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME3:53
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Cage Rage World Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Rivera
Defended Cage Rage World Title (1st Defense)
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Jorge Rivera
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jorge Rivera Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout14-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva battered UFC veteran Rivera from the Muay Thai clinch with heavy knees to the body and head, following with punches to force referee Grant Waterman’s stoppage at 3:53 of round two.
LOSS
Ryo Chonan Japan Japan
PRIDE: Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 3 (3:08) Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME3:08
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PRIDE New Year’s Eve Feature • Silva vs. Chonan
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Ryo Chonan
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Ryo Chonan Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout13-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -350 (Favorite) vs Ryo Chonan: +275 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva controlled the stand-up exchanges over two and a half rounds before Chonan pulled off a legendary flying scissor heel hook, twisting Silva’s leg to force an immediate tap at 3:08 of round three.
WIN
Lee Murray Title Fight United Kingdom England
Cage Rage 8: Knights of the Octagon
Sep / 11 / 2004
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 11 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Inaugural Cage Rage World Middleweight Championship • Murray vs. Silva
Inaugural Cage Rage World Champion
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Lee Murray
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Lee Murray Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-1 (1 NC)
Anderson Silva Record at Bout12-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva out-struck British power puncher Lee Murray over three rounds in London, utilizing superior movement and kicks to capture the inaugural Cage Rage middleweight belt via unanimous decision.
WIN
Jeremy Horn United States United States
Gladiator FC – Day 2
Jun / 27 / 2004
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 27 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Gladiator FC Middleweight Feature • Silva vs. Horn
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Jeremy Horn
Fight LocationSouth Korea Seoul, South Korea (Olympic Gymnastics Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jeremy Horn Record at Bout (Opponent)71-12-5
Anderson Silva Record at Bout11-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing the seasoned submission expert Horn in Seoul, Silva defended takedowns and dominated the striking exchanges over 15 minutes to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Waldir dos Anjos Brazil Brazil
CF 1: Conquista Fight 1
Dec / 20 / 2003
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (5:00) Dec / 20 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODTKO
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🥊 Conquista Fight Main Event • Silva vs. dos Anjos
Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Waldir dos Anjos
Fight LocationBrazil Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Waldir dos Anjos Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout10-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva battered dos Anjos with knees from the clinch and punishing strikes throughout round one, leading dos Anjos’ corner to throw in the towel before round two.
LOSS
Daiju Takase Japan Japan
PRIDE 26: Bad to the Bone
Jun / 08 / 2003
Submission
Rnd 1 (8:33) Jun / 08 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME8:33
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PRIDE 26 Feature Attraction • Silva vs. Takase
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Daiju Takase
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Daiju Takase Record at Bout (Opponent)4-7-1
Anderson Silva Record at Bout9-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -700 (Favorite) vs Daiju Takase: +500 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a massive upset in PRIDE, underdog Takase secured an early takedown, controlled position on the canvas, and locked in a triangle choke from bottom guard to force a tap at 8:33 of round one.
WIN
Carlos Newton Canada Canada
PRIDE 25: Body Blow
Mar / 16 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (6:27) Mar / 16 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME6:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 25 Feature Bout • Silva vs. Newton
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Carlos Newton
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Carlos Newton Record at Bout (Opponent)12-6-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout8-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -160 (Favorite) vs Carlos Newton: +130 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving Newton’s takedowns in the opening frame, Silva unleashed a stunning flying knee directly to the jaw of the former UFC champion, finishing him with follow-up punches at 6:27.
WIN
Alexander Otsuka Japan Japan
PRIDE 22: Beasts From The East 2
Sep / 29 / 2002
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 29 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE 22 Feature Attraction • Silva vs. Otsuka
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Alexander Otsuka
Fight LocationJapan Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Alexander Otsuka Record at Bout (Opponent)2-10-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout7-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva showcased his superior striking volume and defense, out-pointing pro wrestler Otsuka across three rounds to take a clear unanimous decision in Nagoya.
WIN
Alex Stiebling United States United States
PRIDE 21: Demolition
Jun / 23 / 2002
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (1:23) Jun / 23 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME1:23
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
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🥊 PRIDE Debut • Silva vs. Stiebling
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Alex Stiebling
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 (10+5+5 min)
Weights Matchup183 lbs vs 183 lbs
Alex Stiebling Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-1
Anderson Silva Record at Bout6-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Stiebling: -150 (Favorite) vs Anderson Silva: +120 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his PRIDE debut, Silva landed a high kick that opened a deep laceration above Stiebling’s eye, prompting the ringside doctor to wave the fight off in just 83 seconds.
WIN
Roan Carneiro Brazil Brazil
Meca 6: Meca World Vale Tudo 6
Jan / 31 / 2002
TKO
Rnd 1 (5:33) Jan / 31 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME5:33
METHODTKO
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo 6 Feature • Silva vs. Carneiro
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Roan Carneiro
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Roan Carneiro Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout5-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva took down future UFC competitor Carneiro and battered him from mount until Carneiro tapped due to strikes at 5:33 of the opening round.
WIN
Hayato Sakurai Title Fight Japan Japan
Shooto: To The Top 7
Aug / 26 / 2001
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 26 / 2001
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Shooto Middleweight (168 lb) Championship • Sakurai vs. Silva
Captured Shooto World Title
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Hayato Sakurai
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup168 lbs vs 168 lbs
Hayato Sakurai Record at Bout (Opponent)18-0-2
Anderson Silva Record at Bout4-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a massive international upset, Silva handed the previously undefeated Japanese pound-for-pound star “Mach” Sakurai the first defeat of his career, using superior clinch knees and striking to capture the Shooto World Middleweight Championship.
WIN
Israel Albuquerque Brazil Brazil
Meca 5: Meca World Vale Tudo 5
Jun / 09 / 2001
TKO
Rnd 1 (6:17) Jun / 09 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME6:17
METHODTKO
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo 5 • Silva vs. Albuquerque
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Israel Albuquerque
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Israel Albuquerque Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout3-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva battered Albuquerque with knees from the clinch and ground strikes, forcing a tap due to strikes at 6:17 of round one.
WIN
Tetsuji Kato Japan Japan
Shooto: To The Top 2
Mar / 02 / 2001
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 02 / 2001
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Shooto Japan Debut • Silva vs. Kato
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Tetsuji Kato
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup168 lbs vs 168 lbs
Tetsuji Kato Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his international debut at Tokyo’s famed Korakuen Hall, Silva controlled Shooto contender Kato with precise striking and takedown defense across three rounds to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Claudionor Fontinelle Brazil Brazil
Meca: World Vale Tudo 4
Dec / 16 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:35) Dec / 16 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME4:35
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo 4 • Silva vs. Fontinelle
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Claudionor Fontinelle
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Claudionor Fontinelle Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout1-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva showcased his devastating Thai clinch, battering Fontinelle with unanswered knees to force a referee stoppage at 4:35 of the first round.
WIN
Jose Barreto Brazil Brazil
Meca 2: Meca World Vale Tudo 2
Aug / 12 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:06) Aug / 12 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME1:06
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo 2 • Silva vs. Barreto
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Jose Barreto
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jose Barreto Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout0-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva connected with a stunning left high kick that dropped Barreto immediately, following with punches to secure the knockout in just 66 seconds.
LOSS
Luiz Azeredo Brazil Brazil
Meca 1: Meca World Vale Tudo 1
May / 27 / 2000
Decision
Rnd 2 (10:00) May / 27 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME10:00
METHODDecision
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo Inaugural Event • Silva vs. Azeredo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Luiz Azeredo
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration2 x 10 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Luiz Azeredo Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an intense early Vale Tudo clash in Curitiba, future PRIDE fighter Azeredo used aggressive takedowns and top control over two 10-minute rounds to hand Silva his first official defeat via decision.
WIN
Fabricio Camoes Brazil Brazil
BFC: Brazilian Freestyle Circuit 1
Jun / 25 / 1997
TKO
Rnd 1 (25:14) Jun / 25 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME25:14
METHODTKO
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🥊 Brazilian Freestyle Circuit Tournament Final • Silva vs. Camões
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Fabricio Camões
Fight LocationBrazil Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup175 lbs vs 175 lbs
Fabricio Camões Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Anderson Silva Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his second fight of the night in a bare-knuckle tournament, Silva endured a grueling 25-minute battle, landing punishing strikes until Camões’ corner threw in the towel at 25:14.
WIN
Raimundo Pinheiro Brazil Brazil
BFC: Brazilian Freestyle Circuit 1
Jun / 25 / 1997
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:53) Jun / 25 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME1:53
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Silva vs. Pinheiro
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAnderson Silva vs Raimundo Pinheiro
Fight LocationBrazil Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup175 lbs vs 175 lbs
Raimundo Pinheiro Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Anderson Silva Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut, Silva took Pinheiro to the canvas, quickly secured back control, and locked in a rear-naked choke to force the tap in just 1:53.
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