Best fights of Wanderlei Silva
Over 22 years as a professional, Wanderlei Silva has compiled a 35-14-1 (28) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Wanderlei Silva KOs Yuki Kondo
On August 15, 2004 Wanderlei Silva faced Yuki Kondo in a middleweight bout. Silva was 28 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Kondo was 29 with a record of 42-13-5. Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak and Kondo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Yuki Kondo via KO in the 1st round.
2. Wanderlei Silva defeats Gilbert Yvel
On October 31, 2000 Wanderlei Silva faced Gilbert Yvel in a light heavyweight bout. Silva was 24 years old with a record of 13-3, and Yvel was 24 with a record of 23-5. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yvel was coming off a win. Silva won via no contest.
3. Wanderlei Silva KOs Guy Mezger
On August 27, 2000 Wanderlei Silva faced Guy Mezger in a lightweight bout. Silva was 24 years old with a record of 12-3, and Mezger was 32 with a record of 24-9-2. Silva was coming off a win and Mezger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Guy Mezger via KO in the 1st round.
4. Wanderlei Silva KOs Hiromitsu Kanehara
On November 24, 2002 Wanderlei Silva defended his Pride middleweight title against Hiromitsu Kanehara. Silva was 26 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Kanehara was 32 with a record of 17-9-1. Silva was coming off a win. Silva stopped Hiromitsu Kanehara via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Wanderlei Silva KOs Kiyoshi Tamura
On February 24, 2002 Wanderlei Silva defended his Pride middleweight title against Kiyoshi Tamura. Silva was 25 years old with a record of 18-3, and Tamura was 32 with a record of 23-8-3. Silva was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Tamura was on a 3-fight losing streak. Silva stopped Kiyoshi Tamura via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Wanderlei Silva KOs Kazushi Sakuraba
On March 25, 2001 Wanderlei Silva faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 24 years old with a record of 14-3, and Sakuraba was 31 with a record of 12-2-1. Silva was coming off a win and Sakuraba was on a 3-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Kazushi Sakuraba via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Wanderlei Silva KOs Quinton Jackson in their 2nd fight
On October 31, 2004 Wanderlei Silva defended his Pride middleweight title against Quinton Jackson. It was their second meeting. Silva was 28 years old with a record of 26-3-1, and Jackson was 26 with a record of 21-4. Silva was on a 7-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Quinton Jackson via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Wanderlei Silva KOs Quinton Jackson
On November 9, 2003 Wanderlei Silva fought Quinton Jackson for the vacant 2003 Pride Grand Prix middleweight title. Silva was 27 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Jackson was 25 with a record of 19-3. Silva was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Quinton Jackson via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Wanderlei Silva KOs Kazuyuki Fujita
On July 1, 2006 Wanderlei Silva faced Kazuyuki Fujita in a heavyweight bout. Silva was 29 years old with a record of 30-5-1, and Fujita was 35 with a record of 13-4. Silva was coming off a win and Fujita was on a 4-fight winning streak. Silva stopped Kazuyuki Fujita via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Wanderlei Silva defeats Ricardo Arona in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2005 Wanderlei Silva defended his Pride middleweight title against Ricardo Arona. It was their second meeting. Silva was 29 years old with a record of 29-5-1, and Arona was 27 with a record of 12-3. Both Silva and Arona were coming off a loss. Silva won via split decision. Defended the title.