Best fights of Anderson Silva
Over 23 years as a professional, Anderson Silva has compiled a 34-11 (26) record, including 18 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Anderson Silva KOs Nate Marquardt
On July 7, 2007 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Nate Marquardt. Silva was 32 years old with a record of 20-4, and Marquardt was 28 with a record of 25-6-2. Silva was on a 4-fight winning streak and Marquardt was on a 6-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Nate Marquardt via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Anderson Silva KOs Rich Franklin
On October 14, 2006 Anderson Silva fought Rich Franklin for the UFC middleweight title. Silva was 31 years old with a record of 18-4, and Franklin was 32 with a record of 22-1. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak and Franklin was on a 8-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Rich Franklin via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Anderson Silva KOs Yushin Okami in their 2nd fight
On August 27, 2011 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Yushin Okami. It was their second meeting. Silva was 36 years old with a record of 30-4, and Okami was 30 with a record of 27-5. Silva was on a 14-fight winning streak and Okami was on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Yushin Okami via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Anderson Silva KOs Vitor Belfort
On February 5, 2011 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Vitor Belfort. Silva was 35 years old with a record of 29-4, and Belfort was 33 with a record of 19-8. Silva was on a 13-fight winning streak and Belfort was on a 5-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Vitor Belfort via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Anderson Silva KOs Chael Sonnen in their 2nd fight
On July 7, 2012 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Chael Sonnen. It was their second meeting. Silva was 37 years old with a record of 31-4, and Sonnen was 35 with a record of 28-11-1. Silva was on a 15-fight winning streak and Sonnen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Chael Sonnen via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Anderson Silva submits Dan Henderson
On March 1, 2008 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Dan Henderson. Silva was 32 years old with a record of 22-4, and Henderson was 37 with a record of 22-6. Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Henderson was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Dan Henderson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Anderson Silva submits Chael Sonnen
On August 7, 2010 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Chael Sonnen. Silva was 35 years old with a record of 28-4, and Sonnen was 33 with a record of 26-10-1. Silva was on a 12-fight winning streak and Sonnen was on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva submitted Chael Sonnen via triangle choke in the 5th round. Defended the title.
8. Anderson Silva defeats Jeremy Horn
On June 27, 2004 Anderson Silva faced Jeremy Horn in a middleweight bout. Silva was 29 years old with a record of 12-2, and Horn was 28 with a record of 70-12-5. Silva was coming off a win and Horn was on a 5-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision.
9. Anderson Silva KOs Rich Franklin in their 2nd fight
On October 20, 2007 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Rich Franklin. It was their second meeting. Silva was 32 years old with a record of 21-4, and Franklin was 33 with a record of 24-2. Silva was on a 5-fight winning streak and Franklin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Rich Franklin via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Anderson Silva defeats Thales Leites
On April 18, 2009 Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title against Thales Leites. Silva was 34 years old with a record of 25-4, and Leites was 27 with a record of 14-1. Silva was on a 9-fight winning streak and Leites was on a 5-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.