Wanderlei Silva

UFC |

TRAINING: Physical training in the morning, jiu-jitsu training and boxing technique in the afternoon, sparring in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 13 years old because I was short and fat.

Do you have any heroes? Ayrton Senna

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s an honor and a pleasure to fight in the UFC, and I love fighting here. I was very anxious to come back. There is no one like the American fans. In Japan, the fans are really quiet, and the American fans are like the ones in the movie Gladiator – they’re all chanting and yelling – and it gives me the chills because I fight to have the fans make the stadium shake.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? N/A

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in my father’s bar – I served, I cleaned, I did everything. I was also in the military for a year and five months. It was a great thing for my career because it gave me discipline. And I learned how to shoot very well.

If any list specific accomplishments in amateur competition? None

If any, list specific accomplishments in pro competition? PRIDE Middleweight Champion (205 pounds), 2003 PRIDE Middleweight (205 pounds) Grand Prix Champion, IVC Light Heavyweight Champion.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlinhos Gracie.

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke

Favorite Striking technique: Knees

• Fight against Franklin was UFC 99 Fight of The Night

• One of the greatest and most intimidating light heavyweights of all-time.

• Former PRIDE 205-pound champion.

• Owns two wins over Quinton Jackson, both by KO / TKO

• Unbeaten in 18 fights (16-0-1, 1 NC) from 2000 to 2004.

• Has fought against heavyweight standouts Mirko Cro Cop, Kazuyuki Fujita, and Mark Hunt

• Owns three wins over Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba

• Also holds victories over Mike Van Arsdale, Eugene Jackson, Daijiro Matsui, Guy Mezger, Dan Henderson, Alexander Otsuka, Hidehiko Yoshida, Ikuhisa Minowa, Yuki Kondo, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Ricardo Arona

• 3-6 in the UFC

• 22 wins by KO / TKO

• Last submission win was in 1999 (over Bob Schrijber)

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	38
Record:	34-11-1, 1NC
Summary:	Technique and strength of punches, intensity, first-class experience

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Axe Murderer
From:	Curitiba, Parana Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Age:	35
Height:	5′ 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

696

32% Successful

224

Types of Successful Strikes

224

68% Standing

25%

152

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

67% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Wanderlei Silva	UFC® 139 Live on Pay-Per-View: Shogun vs. Henderson Nov 19, 2011	43	0	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Cung Le		32	0	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Wanderlei Silva	UFC® 132: Cruz vs. Faber Jul 2, 2011	3	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Chris Leben	UFC® 132: Cruz vs. Faber Jul 2, 2011	9	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Wanderlei Silva	UFC® 110: NOGUEIRA vs VELASQUEZ Feb 20, 2010	42	1	1	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Michael Bisping	UFC® 110: NOGUEIRA vs VELASQUEZ Feb 20, 2010	32	5	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Rich Franklin	UFC® 99: THE COMEBACK Jun 13, 2009	52	1	0	2	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Wanderlei Silva	UFC® 99: THE COMEBACK Jun 13, 2009	38	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Rampage Jackson	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	11	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch

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