| Name | Wanderlei Silva |
| Nickname | The Axe Murderer |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jul 3, 1976 (49 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X Tiktok |
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Wanderlei Silva – General Profile
Wanderlei Silva is a legendary Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC and is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and feared fighters of his era. Known as “The Axe Murderer,” Silva built a reputation for his relentless pressure, violent exchanges, and unmatched intensity inside the cage.
MMA Career
Silva’s career spanned decades, with standout performances in both Pride FC and the UFC. He became a fan favorite thanks to his explosive striking and willingness to engage in wild brawls. Throughout his time in the UFC, he faced many of the top fighters in the world, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the sport’s most exciting competitors.
Fighting Style
Wanderlei Silva was a devastating striker, relying on ferocious Muay Thai attacks, including powerful hooks, knees, and relentless combinations. He was known for pressing forward without fear, overwhelming opponents with volume and aggression, and finishing fights in spectacular fashion.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Stann |
UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann |
KO/TKO Punch · R2 · 4:08 |
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| Rich Franklin |
UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II |
U-DEC | |
| Cung Le |
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson |
KO/TKO Knee · R2 · 4:49 |
|
| Chris Leben |
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 0:27 |
|
| Michael Bisping |
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez |
U-DEC | |
| Rich Franklin |
UFC 99: The Comeback |
U-DEC | |
| Quinton Jackson |
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 3:21 |
|
| Keith Jardine |
UFC 84: Ill Will |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 0:36 |
|
| Chuck Liddell |
UFC 79: Nemesis |
U-DEC | |
| Mirko Filipovic |
Pride 20 |
Other | |
| Kiyoshi Tamura |
Pride 19 |
KO/TKO Punch · R2 · 2:28 |
|
| Alexander Otsuka |
Pride 18 |
KO/TKO | |
| Kazushi Sakuraba |
Pride 17 |
KO/TKO |
|
| Shungo Oyama |
Pride 14 |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 0:30 |
|
| Kazushi Sakuraba |
Pride 13 |
KO/TKO Kick · R1 · 1:38 |
|
| Dan Henderson |
Pride 12 |
U-DEC | |
| Gilbert Yvel |
Pride 11 |
CNC | |
| Guy Mezger |
Pride 10 |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 3:45 |
|
| Bob Schrijber |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 2:42 |
|
| Daijiro Matsui |
Pride 8 |
Decision | |
| Carl Ognibene |
Pride 7 |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 41.18% of the fights were recovered.
Last update : 2025-10-08 10:19:43
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos Babuino | 35-14 |
| Arthur Cesar Jacintho Gogo | 22-8 |
| Kelly Kobold-Schmitz Machine Gun | 20-3 |
| Alfie Davis The Axe Man | 17-4 |
| Christian Jungwirth Stabil | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kai Asakura | 21-6 |
| Ramon Taveras The Savage | 10-4 |
| Roman Kopylov | 14-5 |
| Rashad Evans Suga | 20-8 |
| Charles Jourdain Air | 17-8 |
| Ion Cutelaba The Hulk | 19-11 |
| Ikuhisa Minowa Minowaman Z | 63-45 |
| Khalil Rountree The War Horse | 14-7 |
| Akihiro Gono | 39-24 |
| Stipe Miocic | 20-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert GM3 | 37-21 |
| Nursulton Ruziboev Black | 36-9 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |