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Wanderlei Silva

"The Axe Murderer"

BrazilBrazilAge 50Wand Fight TeamBellator
35
Wins
14
Losses
1
Draws · 1 NC
80%
Finish Rate
27
KO / TKO
1
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Wanderlei César da Silva is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who competed in Japan's Pride Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He holds the record for the most wins, knockouts, title defenses and longest winning streak in PRIDE history. He is the former PRIDE Middleweight Champion and the 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion. He most recently competed for Bellator MMA in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. In February 2024, Silva was announced as the next inductee in the "pioneer wing" of the UFC Hall of Fame.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy54%

2.79

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.19

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.97

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.6

avg

Submissions

1.06

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Oct. 16, 1998Born Curitiba, Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO27
Decision7
Submission1

Finish Rate

80%
28 of 35
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts51 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesQuinton JacksonH2HTKO (punches)R2Bellator 206Sep 29, 2018
LossUnited StatesChael SonnenH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator NYCJun 24, 2017
WinUnited StatesBrian StannH2HKO (punches)R2UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. StannMar 3, 2013
LossUnited StatesRich FranklinH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 147Jun 23, 2012
WinUnited StatesCung LeH2HTKO (knees and punches)R2UFC 139Nov 20, 2011
LossUnited StatesChris LebenH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 132Jul 2, 2011
WinEnglandMichael BispingH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 110Feb 21, 2010
LossUnited StatesRich FranklinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 99Jun 13, 2009
LossUnited StatesQuinton JacksonH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 92Dec 27, 2008
WinUnited StatesKeith JardineH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 84May 24, 2008
LossUnited StatesChuck LiddellH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 79Dec 29, 2007
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HKO (punches)R3Pride 33Feb 24, 2007
LossMirko Cro CopH2HKO (head kick)R1Pride Final ConflictSep 10, 2006
WinJapanKazuyuki FujitaH2HTKO (punches and soccer kicks)R1Pride Critical CountdownJul 1, 2006
WinBrazilRicardo AronaH2HDecision (split)R3Pride Shockwave 2005Dec 31, 2005
LossBrazilRicardo AronaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride Final Conflict 2005Aug 28, 2005
WinJapanKazuhiro NakamuraH2HTKO (punches)R1Pride Critical Countdown 2005Jun 26, 2005
WinJapanHidehiko YoshidaH2HDecision (split)R3Pride Total Elimination 2005Apr 23, 2005
LossNew ZealandMark HuntH2HDecision (split)R3Pride Shockwave 2004Dec 31, 2004
WinUnited StatesQuinton JacksonH2HKO (knees)R2Pride 28Oct 31, 2004
WinJapanYuki KondoH2HKO (stomps)R1Pride Final Conflict 2004Aug 15, 2004
WinJapanIkuhisa MinowaH2HKO (punches)R1Pride Bushido 2Feb 15, 2004
WinUnited StatesQuinton JacksonH2HTKO (knees)R1Pride Final Conflict 2003Nov 9, 2003
WinJapanKazushi SakurabaH2HKO (punch)R1Pride Total Elimination 2003Aug 10, 2003
WinJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1Pride 23Nov 24, 2002
WinJapanTatsuya IwasakiH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R1Pride ShockwaveAug 28, 2002
DrawMirko Cro CopH2HDraw (time limit)R5Pride 20Apr 28, 2002
WinJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HKO (punch)R2Pride 19Feb 24, 2002
WinJapanAlexander OtsukaH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3Pride 18Dec 23, 2001
WinJapanKazushi SakurabaH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Pride 17Nov 3, 2001
WinJapanShungo OyamaH2HTKO (punches)R1Pride 14 - Clash of the TitansMay 27, 2001
WinJapanKazushi SakurabaH2HTKO (knees and soccer kicks)R1Pride 13 - Collision CourseMar 25, 2001
WinUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride 12 - Cold FuryDec 23, 2000
NCNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HNC (Yvel kicked in groin)R1Pride 11 - Battle of the Rising SunOct 31, 2000
WinUnited StatesGuy MezgerH2HKO (punches)R1Pride 10 - Return of the WarriorsAug 27, 2000
WinUnited StatesTodd MedinaH2HKO (knees)R1Meca Vale Tudo 2Aug 12, 2000
LossUnited StatesTito OrtizH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 25Apr 14, 2000
WinNetherlandsBob SchrijberH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pride Grand Prix 1st RoundJan 30, 2000
WinJapanDaijiro MatsuiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride 8Nov 21, 1999
WinCarl MalenkoDecision (unanimous)R2Pride 7Sep 12, 1999
WinUnited StatesTony PetarraH2HKO (knee)R1UFC 20May 7, 1999
WinUnited StatesEugene JacksonH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1IVC 10: World Class ChampionsApr 27, 1999
WinUnited StatesAdrian SerranoH2HKO (punches and soccer kick)R1IVC 9: The RevengeJan 20, 1999
LossBrazilVitor BelfortH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC BrazilOct 16, 1998
WinUnited StatesMike van ArsdaleH2HKO (punch and soccer kick)R1IVC 6: The ChallengeAug 23, 1998
LossBrazilArtur MarianoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1IVC 2: A Question of PrideSep 15, 1997
WinMarcelao BarbosaTKO (shoulder injury)R1Brazilian Vale Tudo 10Jul 1, 1997
WinDilson FilhoH2HKO (punch)R1Brazilian Vale Tudo 6Nov 1, 1996
WinJapanHidehiko YoshidaH2HDecision (unanimous)2003 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal. Fight of the Year (2003).2—
WinEgidio da CostaTKO (submission to punches)—1—
WinUnited StatesSean BormetH2HKO (kick)—1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.