Best fights of Assuério Silva
Over 12 years as a professional, Assuério Silva has compiled a 16-8 (14) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Assuério Silva defeats Alessio Sakara
On October 23, 2004 Assuério Silva faced Alessio Sakara. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 10-3, and Sakara was 23 with a record of 8-2. Silva was coming off a win and Sakara was on a 5-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision.
2. Assuério Silva loses to Tim Sylvia via unanimous decision
On January 16, 2006 Assuério Silva faced Tim Sylvia in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 31 years old with a record of 11-3, and Sylvia was 29 with a record of 19-2. Both Silva and Sylvia were on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sylvia.
3. Assuério Silva submits Valentijn Overeem
On July 29, 2001 Assuério Silva faced Valentijn Overeem. Silva was 27 years old with a record of 7-2, and Overeem was 24 with a record of 20-11. Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Overeem was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Valentijn Overeem via heel hook in the 1st round.
4. Assuério Silva submits Terroll Dees
On July 12, 2008 Assuério Silva faced Terroll Dees in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 34 years old with a record of 14-6, and Dees was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a win. Silva submitted Terroll Dees via kneebar in the 1st round.
5. Assuério Silva submits Dave Anderton in 53 seconds
On August 30, 2009 Assuério Silva faced Dave Anderton in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 35 years old with a record of 15-7, and Anderton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Dave Anderton via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Assuério Silva KOs Yoshihisa Yamamoto in 11 seconds
On September 24, 2001 Assuério Silva faced Yoshihisa Yamamoto. Silva was 27 years old with a record of 8-2, and Yamamoto was 31 with a record of 12-13-1. Silva was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Yamamoto was coming off a loss. Silva stopped Yoshihisa Yamamoto via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Assuério Silva KOs Walter Farias
On June 9, 2001 Assuério Silva faced Walter Farias. Silva was 26 years old with a record of 6-2, and Farias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 5-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Walter Farias via KO in the 1st round.
8. Assuério Silva submits Rodrigo Mamute
On August 12, 2000 Assuério Silva faced Rodrigo Mamute. Silva was 26 years old with a record of 4-2, and Mamute was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva submitted Rodrigo Mamute via punches and stomp in the 1st round.
9. Assuério Silva submits Romildo Romialdo
On March 25, 1999 Assuério Silva faced Romildo Romialdo. Silva was 24 years old with a record of 1-2, and Romialdo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Romildo Romialdo via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Assuério Silva submits Waldir dos Anjos
On November 18, 1998 Assuério Silva faced Waldir dos Anjos. Silva was 24 years old with a record of 0-1, and Anjos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Waldir dos Anjos via rear naked choke in the 1st round.