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

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

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Wanderlei Silva

WANDERLEI SILVA

“The Axe Murderer”
Brazil Flag BRAZIL • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 35-14-1 (1 NC)
(T)KO 27-7
SUB 1-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Brazil
WT CLASS Heavyweight
HT / WT 5′ 11″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 07/03/1976 (50)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 74.0″ (188cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Wand Fight Team • Curitiba, Brazil
NICKNAME “The Axe Murderer”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former PRIDE Middleweight Champion Record 1,939-Day Reign • 4 Consecutive Title Defenses
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2003 PRIDE Grand Prix Champion Defeated Sakuraba, Yoshida & Jackson in Tournament Run
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UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Pioneer Wing • Class of 2024
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Most Wins & KOs in PRIDE History 22 Wins • 15 Knockouts • 20-Fight PRIDE Unbeaten Streak
Wanderlei Silva Record
WINS35
KO/TKO
27
SUB
1
DECISION
7
LOSSES14
KO/TKO
7
SUB
0
DECISION
7
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 51 professional bouts (35-14-1, 1 NC).

Win Rate

35 wins · 51 bouts

Loss Rate

14 losses · 51 bouts

Finish Rate

28 finishes · 51 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

27 KO/TKOs · 51 bouts

Submission Rate

1 submission · 51 bouts

Decision Rate

7 decisions · 51 bouts

WANDERLEI SILVA FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Quinton Jackson United States United States
Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald
Sep / 29 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:32) Sep / 29 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME4:32
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Historic Quadrilogy Heavyweight Bout • Silva vs. Rampage 4
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (SAP Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup227 lbs vs 254 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)37-13-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout35-13-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the fourth chapter of their storied rivalry, Jackson dropped Silva with a heavy right hook against the fence, following up with ground strikes to force referee Mike Beltran’s stoppage at 4:32 of round two.
LOSS
Chael Sonnen United States United States
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva
Jun / 24 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 24 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Bellator NYC Main Event Grudge Match • Sonnen vs. Silva
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Chael Sonnen
Fight LocationUnited States New York, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)28-15-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout35-12-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva knocked Sonnen down with a hook early, but Sonnen relied on persistent wrestling takedowns and top control across all three rounds to claim a unanimous decision (30-27 x3) at Madison Square Garden.
WIN
Brian Stann United States United States
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann
Mar / 02 / 2013
KO/TKO FOTN KOTN
Rnd 2 (4:08) Mar / 02 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME4:08
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 Return to Saitama Super Arena • Silva vs. Stann
Main Event Classic
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Brian Stann
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 206 lbs
Brian Stann Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout34-12-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD (+$100k Double Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Instant classic brawl. In a wild slugfest at the Saitama Super Arena featuring multiple reciprocal knockdowns, Silva dropped Stann with a devastating right hook and finished with hammerfists at 4:08 of round two, bagging both FOTN and KOTN awards ($100k total).
LOSS
Rich Franklin United States United States
UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin 2
Jun / 23 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jun / 23 / 2012
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 UFC 147 Main Event Rematch • Silva vs. Franklin 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin
Fight LocationBrazil Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Mineirinho Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup190 lbs vs 190 lbs
Rich Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)28-6-0 (1 NC)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout34-11-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD (+$65k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva nearly finished Franklin in round two with a blistering flurry of hooks, but Franklin recovered to out-point Silva over 25 minutes in a Fight of the Night rematch (49-46 x3).
WIN
Cung Le United States United States
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson
Nov / 19 / 2011
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 2 (4:49) Nov / 19 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME4:49
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 UFC 139 Co-Main Event • Silva vs. Le
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Cung Le
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Cung Le Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout33-11-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD (+$70k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After absorbing dynamic kicks from former Strikeforce champion Le in round one, Silva unleashed brutal clinch knees and punches in round two, breaking Le’s nose and forcing a TKO at 4:49 to collect Fight of the Night.
LOSS
Chris Leben United States United States
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber 2
Jul / 02 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:27) Jul / 02 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME0:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 132 Co-Main Event • Silva vs. Leben
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Chris Leben
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Chris Leben Record at Bout (Opponent)21-7-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout33-10-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva initiated an aggressive flurry in the opening seconds but was countered by multiple short left uppercuts from Leben, crumbling to the canvas at just 27 seconds of round one.
WIN
Michael Bisping United Kingdom United Kingdom
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Feb / 20 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 20 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Debut Co-Main Event • Silva vs. Bisping
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Michael Bisping
Fight LocationAustralia Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 186 lbs
Michael Bisping Record at Bout (Opponent)18-2-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout32-10-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his 185 lb UFC debut in Australia, Silva knocked Bisping down at the end of round three and locked up a tight guillotine choke as the final bell sounded, capturing a unanimous decision (29-28 x3).
LOSS
Rich Franklin United States United States
UFC 99: The Comeback
Jun / 13 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 13 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 UFC 99 Catchweight (195 lbs) Main Event • Franklin vs. Silva
Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Rich Franklin
Fight LocationGermany Cologne, Germany (Lanxess Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup195 lbs vs 195 lbs
Rich Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)24-4-0 (1 NC)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout32-9-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD (+$60k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Thrilling 195 lb catchweight battle in Germany. Both fighters exchanged heavy combinations over three furious rounds, with Franklin earning a unanimous decision and both men winning Fight of the Night honors.
LOSS
Quinton Jackson United States United States
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Dec / 27 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:21) Dec / 27 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME3:21
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 92 Trilogy Bout • Silva vs. Rampage 3
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup203 lbs vs 206 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)28-7-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout32-8-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the third meeting of their rivalry, Jackson timed a thunderous counter left hook during a furious exchange that knocked Silva unconscious at 3:21 of round one.
WIN
Keith Jardine United States United States
UFC 84: Ill Will
May / 24 / 2008
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (0:36) May / 24 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:36
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 UFC 84 Co-Main Event • Silva vs. Jardine
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Keith Jardine
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Keith Jardine Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout31-8-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD (+$75k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva blitzed top contender Jardine with terrifying aggression, dropping him with punches and finishing with follow-up ground strikes in just 36 seconds to capture Knockout of the Night.
LOSS
Chuck Liddell United States United States
UFC 79: Nemesis
Dec / 29 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 29 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 UFC 79 Historic Co-Main Event • Liddell vs. Silva
2007 Fight of the Year
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Chuck Liddell
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Chuck Liddell Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout31-7-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most anticipated dream matches in MMA history. The former PRIDE and UFC champions threw caution to the wind in a sensational war, with Liddell earning a unanimous decision in the consensus 2007 Fight of the Year.
LOSS
Dan Henderson Title Fight United States United States
PRIDE 33: Second Coming
Feb / 24 / 2007
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:00) Feb / 24 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME2:00
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt PRIDE Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Henderson 2
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Dan Henderson
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout31-6-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In PRIDE’s second major event in the US, Henderson landed a left hook followed by a massive spinning backfist and ground strikes to knock Silva out at 2:00 of round three, ending Silva’s 1,939-day reign as PRIDE Middleweight champion.
LOSS
Mirko Filipovic Croatia Croatia
PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute
Sep / 10 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:26) Sep / 10 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME5:26
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Cro Cop vs. Silva 2
Openweight Grand Prix Semifinal
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Mirko Filipovic
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 227 lbs
Mirko Filipovic Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-2
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout31-5-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cro Cop landed his signature left high kick directly flush to Silva’s head at 5:26 of the opening round, delivering one of the most famous head-kick knockouts in PRIDE history.
WIN
Kazuyuki Fujita Japan Japan
PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute
Jul / 01 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (9:21) Jul / 01 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME9:21
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Silva vs. Fujita
Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Kazuyuki Fujita
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 245 lbs
Kazuyuki Fujita Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout30-5-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in for an injured Fedor Emelianenko, Silva took on Japanese heavyweight wrestling powerhouse Fujita, unloading ferocious soccer kicks and punches to force the corner stoppage at 9:21 of round one.
WIN
Ricardo Arona Title Fight Brazil Brazil
PRIDE: Shockwave 2005
Dec / 31 / 2005
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 31 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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Belt PRIDE Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Arona 2
Defended Title (4th Defense)
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Ricardo Arona
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ricardo Arona Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout29-5-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his Grand Prix loss from earlier that year, Silva stuffed Arona’s takedowns and controlled the stand-up exchanges to retain his PRIDE middleweight championship via split decision on New Year’s Eve.
LOSS
Ricardo Arona Brazil Brazil
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005
Aug / 28 / 2005
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00) Aug / 28 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Chute Boxe vs. BTT
Grand Prix Semifinal
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Ricardo Arona
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ricardo Arona Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout29-4-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a massive clash of rival Brazilian camps, ADCC champion Arona controlled Silva on the canvas across two rounds to hand Silva his first middleweight loss in PRIDE via unanimous decision.
WIN
Kazuhiro Nakamura Japan Japan
PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2005
Jun / 26 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:24) Jun / 26 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME5:24
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Silva vs. Nakamura
Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Kazuhiro Nakamura Record at Bout (Opponent)6-3-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout28-4-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva overwhelmed judo specialist Nakamura with a savage barrage of punches and ground strikes, forcing a referee stoppage at 5:24 of round one to advance to the Grand Prix semifinals.
WIN
Hidehiko Yoshida Japan Japan
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005
Apr / 23 / 2005
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 23 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Silva vs. Yoshida 2
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Hidehiko Yoshida
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Hidehiko Yoshida Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout27-4-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Grueling rematch. Olympic judo gold medalist Yoshida threatened with submissions from guard, but Silva’s ground-and-pound and leg kicks earned him a split decision to advance in the 2005 Grand Prix.
LOSS
Mark Hunt New Zealand New Zealand
PRIDE: Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 New Year’s Eve Heavyweight Superfight • Silva vs. Hunt
Openweight Superfight
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Mark Hunt
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 280 lbs
Mark Hunt Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout27-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on two days’ notice against K-1 World Grand Prix champion Hunt, Silva gave up 75 pounds in weight. Despite scoring a knockdown and submission attempts, Hunt’s atomic power punches and top control earned him a split decision.
WIN
Quinton Jackson Title Fight United States United States
PRIDE 28: High Octane
Oct / 31 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:26) Oct / 31 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME3:26
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt PRIDE Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Jackson 2
Defended Title (3rd Defense)
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)21-4-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout26-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Iconic PRIDE moment. After surviving a knockdown in round one, Silva locked in a Thai clinch in round two and unleashed five brutal knees that knocked Jackson unconscious through the ropes at 3:26, successfully defending his world championship.
WIN
Yuki Kondo Japan Japan
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2004
Aug / 15 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:46) Aug / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME2:46
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Final Conflict Special Match • Silva vs. Kondo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Yuki Kondo
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 200 lbs
Yuki Kondo Record at Bout (Opponent)41-14-6
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout25-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva knocked Pancrase legend Kondo down with punches and delivered devastating head stomps on the ground to secure a violent knockout at 2:46 of the first round.
WIN
Ikuhisa Minowa Japan Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 2
Feb / 15 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:09) Feb / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Bushido 2 Main Event • Silva vs. Minowa
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Ikuhisa Minowa
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 190 lbs
Ikuhisa Minowa Record at Bout (Opponent)26-17-7
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout24-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva stormed across the ring, dropping fan favorite “Minowaman” with heavy hooks and unleashing soccer kicks to force a stoppage in just 69 seconds.
WIN
Quinton Jackson United States United States
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2003
Nov / 09 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (6:28) Nov / 09 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME6:28
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Final • Silva vs. Jackson 1
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Quinton Jackson
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)19-3-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout23-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD (+$200k Tourney Prize)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Grand Prix final at the Tokyo Dome, Silva trapped Rampage in a vicious Muay Thai plum clinch, delivering twenty unanswered knees to the head to force referee stoppage at 6:28 and win the 2003 PRIDE Grand Prix belt.
WIN
Hidehiko Yoshida Japan Japan
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2003
Nov / 09 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00) Nov / 09 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Silva vs. Yoshida 1
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Hidehiko Yoshida
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 215 lbs
Hidehiko Yoshida Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout22-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Earlier on the same evening, Silva out-struck and defended the dangerous gi-chokes of Olympic judo gold medalist Yoshida to take a unanimous decision and advance to the GP final.
WIN
Kazushi Sakuraba Japan Japan
PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003
Aug / 10 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:01) Aug / 10 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME5:01
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Trilogy Match
Trilogy Match
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 185 lbs
Kazushi Sakuraba Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-1 (1 NC)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout21-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Concluding their historic trilogy, Silva countered a low kick with a devastating two-punch combination, knocking Sakuraba unconscious at 5:01 of round one.
WIN
Hiromitsu Kanehara Title Fight Japan Japan
PRIDE 23: Championship Chaos 2
Nov / 24 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:40) Nov / 24 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME3:40
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt PRIDE Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Kanehara
Defended Title (2nd Defense)
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 200 lbs
Hiromitsu Kanehara Record at Bout (Opponent)19-11-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout20-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva defended his championship in dominant fashion at the Tokyo Dome, battering RINGS veteran Kanehara with vicious strikes and stomps to prompt a corner towel stoppage at 3:40 of round one.
WIN
Tatsuya Iwasaki Japan Japan
PRIDE: Shockwave
Aug / 28 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:16) Aug / 28 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME1:16
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave National Stadium Showcase • Silva vs. Iwasaki
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Tatsuya Iwasaki
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo National Stadium)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 210 lbs
Tatsuya Iwasaki Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout19-3-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In front of 91,000 fans at the Tokyo National Stadium, Silva landed a high kick followed by punches to finish Kyokushin karate champion Iwasaki in only 76 seconds.
DRAW
Mirko Filipovic Croatia Croatia
PRIDE 20: Armed and Ready
Apr / 28 / 2002
Draw
Rnd 5 (3:00) Apr / 28 / 2002
ROUND5
TIME3:00
METHODDraw
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🥊 Special Rules Superfight • Silva vs. Cro Cop 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Mirko Filipovic
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration5 x 3 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 225 lbs
Mirko Filipovic Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout18-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Contested under special K-1/PRIDE hybrid rules without judges, Silva and Cro Cop traded vicious strikes across five rounds; since there was no stoppage, the bout was automatically ruled an official draw.
WIN
Kiyoshi Tamura Title Fight Japan Japan
PRIDE 19: Bad Blood
Feb / 24 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:28) Feb / 24 / 2002
ROUND2
TIME2:28
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt PRIDE Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Tamura
Defended Title (1st Defense)
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Kiyoshi Tamura
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 190 lbs
Kiyoshi Tamura Record at Bout (Opponent)24-8-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout18-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first world title defense, Silva caught RINGS veteran Tamura with a flush counter right punch that knocked Tamura out cold at 2:28 of round two.
WIN
Alexander Otsuka Japan Japan
PRIDE 18: Cold Fury 2
Dec / 23 / 2001
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 3 (2:22) Dec / 23 / 2001
ROUND3
TIME2:22
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
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🥊 PRIDE 18 Main Event • Silva vs. Otsuka
Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Alexander Otsuka
Fight LocationJapan Fukuoka, Japan (Marine Messe Fukuoka)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alexander Otsuka Record at Bout (Opponent)2-8-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout17-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva battered Otsuka with punches and clinch knees, opening severe facial swelling that forced the cageside doctor to stop the bout at 2:22 of round three.
WIN
Kazushi Sakuraba Title Fight Japan Japan
PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos
Nov / 03 / 2001
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (10:00) Nov / 03 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME10:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
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Belt Inaugural PRIDE Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Sakuraba 2
Captured Inaugural PRIDE Title
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 185 lbs
Kazushi Sakuraba Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-1 (1 NC)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout16-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic championship clash. Silva broke Sakuraba’s collarbone with a heavy slam late in the first 10-minute round, forcing a doctor stoppage and becoming the inaugural PRIDE middleweight world champion.
WIN
Shungo Oyama Japan Japan
PRIDE 14: Clash of the Titans
May / 27 / 2001
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:30) May / 27 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME0:30
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 14 Feature • Silva vs. Oyama
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Shungo Oyama
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Shungo Oyama Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout15-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva blitzed judo standout Oyama from the opening bell, finishing him with brutal punches against the ropes in just 30 seconds.
WIN
Kazushi Sakuraba Japan Japan
PRIDE 13: Collision Course
Mar / 25 / 2001
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:38) Mar / 25 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 13 Main Event Superfight • Silva vs. Sakuraba 1
Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 185 lbs
Kazushi Sakuraba Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-1 (1 NC)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout14-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva established his global superstar status by storming Japanese hero Sakuraba with knees and soccer kicks, forcing a referee stoppage at 1:38 of round one.
WIN
Dan Henderson United States United States
PRIDE 12: Cold Fury
Dec / 09 / 2000
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (10:00) Dec / 09 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME10:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE 12 Feature Bout • Silva vs. Henderson 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Dan Henderson
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout13-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a savage back-and-forth slugfest, Silva handed Greco-Roman Olympian Dan Henderson his first career defeat, taking a unanimous decision after 15 intense minutes.
NC
Gilbert Yvel Netherlands Netherlands
PRIDE 11: Battle of the Rising Sun
Oct / 31 / 2000
No Contest (Groin Strike)
Rnd 1 (0:21) Oct / 31 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME0:21
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 PRIDE 11 Feature Bout • Silva vs. Yvel
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Gilbert Yvel
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 225 lbs
Gilbert Yvel Record at Bout (Opponent)24-4-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout12-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An inadvertent kick to the groin just 21 seconds into the opening frame rendered Silva unable to continue, resulting in the bout being declared an official No Contest.
WIN
Guy Mezger United States United States
PRIDE 10: Return of the Warriors
Aug / 27 / 2000
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:45) Aug / 27 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME3:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 10 Main Card Feature • Silva vs. Mezger
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Guy Mezger
Fight LocationJapan Tokorozawa, Japan (Seibu Dome)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Guy Mezger Record at Bout (Opponent)24-8-2
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout12-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva engaged in a thrilling slugfest with former UFC tournament champion Mezger, dropping him with punches and knees to score a brutal knockout at 3:45 of round one.
WIN
Todd Medina United States United States
Meca 2: Meca World Vale Tudo 2
Aug / 12 / 2000
KO
Rnd 1 (0:39) Aug / 12 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME0:39
METHODKO
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🥊 Meca World Vale Tudo 2 Main Event • Silva vs. Medina
Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Todd Medina
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Todd Medina Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout11-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva overwhelmed Medina in front of his hometown Curitiba crowd, finishing with devastating knees in the Muay Thai clinch in just 39 seconds.
LOSS
Tito Ortiz Title Fight United States United States
UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3
Apr / 14 / 2000
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Apr / 14 / 2000
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Ortiz vs. Silva
Vacant Title Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Tito Ortiz
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tito Ortiz Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout10-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
For the vacant UFC light heavyweight belt in Tokyo, Ortiz relied on his relentless wrestling takedowns and ground-and-pound across 25 minutes to take a unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Bob Schrijber Netherlands Netherlands
PRIDE Grand Prix 2000: Opening Round
Jan / 30 / 2000
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:42) Jan / 30 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME2:42
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Superfight • Silva vs. Schrijber
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Bob Schrijber
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 220 lbs
Bob Schrijber Record at Bout (Opponent)11-10-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout9-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva took Dutch kickboxer Schrijber down, took his back, and locked in a rear-naked choke to record the lone submission victory of his legendary career at 2:42 of round one.
WIN
Daijiro Matsui Japan Japan
PRIDE 8
Nov / 21 / 1999
Decision
Rnd 2 (10:00) Nov / 21 / 1999
ROUND2
TIME10:00
METHODDecision
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🥊 PRIDE 8 Main Card Feature • Silva vs. Matsui
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Daijiro Matsui
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 190 lbs
Daijiro Matsui Record at Bout (Opponent)3-4-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout8-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva pushed a ferocious striking pace and punished Matsui with stomps and knees to earn a unanimous judges’ decision.
WIN
Carl Malenko United States United States
PRIDE 7
Sep / 12 / 1999
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (10:00) Sep / 12 / 1999
ROUND2
TIME10:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Debut • Silva vs. Malenko
PRIDE Debut
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Carl Malenko
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Carl Malenko Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout7-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his promotional debut in PRIDE, Silva controlled collegiate wrestler Malenko with heavy striking and knees, earning a unanimous decision.
WIN
Tony Petarra United States United States
UFC 20: Battle for the Gold
May / 07 / 1999
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:53) May / 07 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME2:53
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 20 Main Card Feature • Silva vs. Petarra
First UFC Victory
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Tony Petarra
Fight LocationUnited States Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Boutwell Auditorium)
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tony Petarra Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout6-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva scored his first UFC victory in devastating fashion, locking Petarra in a Muay Thai clinch and delivering heavy knees to the head to knock him out at 2:53.
WIN
Eugene Jackson Title Fight United States United States
IVC 10: World Class Champions
Apr / 27 / 1999
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:32) Apr / 27 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME0:32
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt IVC Light Heavyweight Championship • Silva vs. Jackson
Captured IVC Title
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Eugene Jackson
Fight LocationBrazil Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Eugene Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout5-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva captured the International Vale Tudo Championship belt in only 32 seconds, swarming Jackson with punches and knees to force a verbal submission due to strikes.
WIN
Adrian Serrano United States United States
IVC 9: The Revenge
Jan / 20 / 1999
KO
Rnd 1 (0:22) Jan / 20 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME0:22
METHODKO
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🥊 IVC 9 Main Event • Silva vs. Serrano
Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Adrian Serrano
Fight LocationBrazil Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Adrian Serrano Record at Bout (Opponent)10-7-1
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout4-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva blitzed American veteran Serrano with unanswered punches and kicks, knocking him out cold in only 22 seconds.
LOSS
Vitor Belfort Brazil Brazil
UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil
Oct / 16 / 1998
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:44) Oct / 16 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME0:44
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Silva vs. Belfort
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Vitor Belfort
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
Duration1 x 12 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout3-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his UFC debut in São Paulo, Silva was blitzed across the Octagon by a rapid-fire flurry of straight punches from “The Phenom” Belfort, resulting in a TKO stoppage in 44 seconds.
WIN
Mike Van Arsdale United States United States
IVC 6: The Challenge
Aug / 23 / 1998
KO
Rnd 1 (4:00) Aug / 23 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME4:00
METHODKO
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🥊 IVC 6 Main Event • Silva vs. Van Arsdale
Main Event
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Mike Van Arsdale
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mike Van Arsdale Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout3-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva handed standout Division I wrestler Van Arsdale his first career loss with vicious stomps and soccer kicks, knocking him out at 4:00.
LOSS
Artur Mariano Brazil Brazil
IVC 2: A Question of Pride
Sep / 15 / 1997
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (13:10) Sep / 15 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME13:10
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
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🥊 IVC 2 Tournament Final • Silva vs. Mariano
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Artur Mariano
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 195 lbs
Artur Mariano Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final of a brutal one-night bare-knuckle vale tudo tournament, a severe cut above Silva’s eye caused the ringside doctor to halt the bloody brawl after 13 minutes and 10 seconds.
WIN
Sean Bormet United States United States
IVC 2: A Question of Pride
Sep / 15 / 1997
KO
Rnd 1 (1:19) Sep / 15 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME1:19
METHODKO
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🥊 IVC 2 Tournament Semifinal • Silva vs. Bormet
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Sean Bormet
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 185 lbs
Sean Bormet Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva knocked out American wrestler Bormet with a right high kick and follow-up ground strikes at 1:19 of round one to advance to the tournament final.
WIN
Egidio da Costa Brazil Brazil
IVC 2: A Question of Pride
Sep / 15 / 1997
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:27) Sep / 15 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME2:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 IVC 2 Tournament Quarterfinal • Silva vs. Da Costa
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Egidio da Costa
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Egidio da Costa Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Silva overwhelmed Da Costa with punches from the mount, forcing a submission due to strikes at 2:27 of the opening round.
WIN
Marcelo Barbosa Brazil Brazil
BVF 10: Brazilian Vale Tudo Fighting 10
Jul / 01 / 1997
TKO (Injury)
Rnd 1 (0:20) Jul / 01 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME0:20
METHODTKO (Injury)
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🥊 BVF 10 Feature Bout • Silva vs. Barbosa
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Marcelo Barbosa
Fight LocationBrazil Brazil
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marcelo Barbosa Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Barbosa suffered a shoulder injury during an early exchange, prompting a TKO stoppage just 20 seconds into the contest.
WIN
Dilson Filho Brazil Brazil
BVF 6: Campeonato Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 1
Nov / 01 / 1996
KO
Rnd 1 (3:35) Nov / 01 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME3:35
METHODKO
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🥊 Professional Vale Tudo Debut • Silva vs. Filho
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupWanderlei Silva vs Dilson Filho
Fight LocationBrazil Brazil
Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dilson Filho Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Twenty-year-old Wanderlei Silva launched his professional fighting career with an explosive bare-knuckle knockout of Dilson Filho at 3:35 of round one.
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