Best fights of Antônio Silva
Over 18 years as a professional, Antônio Silva has compiled a 19-15 (17) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Antônio Silva KOs Fedor Emelianenko
On February 12, 2011 Antônio Silva faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 31 years old with a record of 15-2, and Emelianenko was 34 with a record of 31-2. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Emelianenko was coming off a loss. Silva stopped Fedor Emelianenko via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Antônio Silva KOs Alistair Overeem
On February 2, 2013 Antônio Silva faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 33 years old with a record of 17-4, and Overeem was 32 with a record of 36-11. Silva was coming off a win and Overeem was on a 8-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Alistair Overeem via KO in the 3rd round.
3. Antônio Silva defeats Ricco Rodriguez
On February 16, 2008 Antônio Silva faced Ricco Rodriguez in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 28 years old with a record of 9-1, and Rodriguez was 30 with a record of 28-7. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rodriguez was coming off a win. Silva won via split decision.
4. Antônio Silva KOs Travis Browne
On October 5, 2012 Antônio Silva faced Travis Browne in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 33 years old with a record of 16-4, and Browne was 30 with a record of 13-0-1. Silva was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Browne was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Travis Browne via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Antônio Silva KOs Tadas Rimkevicius
On March 25, 2006 Antônio Silva defended his Cage Warriors Super heavyweight title against Tadas Rimkevicius. Silva was 26 years old with a record of 4-0, and Rimkevicius was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Tadas Rimkevicius via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Antônio Silva KOs Ruben Villareal
On November 26, 2005 Antônio Silva fought Ruben Villareal for the vacant inaugural Cage Warriors Super heavyweight title. Silva was 26 years old with a record of 3-0, and Villareal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Ruben Villareal via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Antônio Silva KOs Rafael Carino
On July 2, 2005 Antônio Silva fought Rafael Carino for the vacant Cage Rage heavyweight title. Silva was 25 years old with a record of 2-0, and Carino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Rafael Carino via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Antônio Silva KOs Justin Eilers
On July 26, 2008 Antônio Silva fought Justin Eilers for the vacant EliteXC and Elite XC heavyweight titles. Silva was 28 years old with a record of 10-1, and Eilers was 30 with a record of 19-6-1. Both Silva and Eilers were on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Justin Eilers via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.
9. Antônio Silva defeats Andrei Arlovski
On May 15, 2010 Antônio Silva faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 13-2, and Arlovski was 31 with a record of 15-7. Silva was coming off a loss and Arlovski was on a 2-fight losing streak. Silva won via unanimous decision.
10. Antônio Silva loses to Fabrício Werdum via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2009 Antônio Silva faced Fabrício Werdum in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 13-1, and Werdum was 32 with a record of 12-4-1. Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak and Werdum was coming off a win. Silva lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Werdum.