Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and former PRIDE Middleweight Champion known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power. He gained fame in the early 2000s as one of the top fighters in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, where he became a fan favorite due to his exciting performances and warrior spirit. Silva's rivalry with other top fighters, including Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipović, helped elevate both his career and the sport's popularity globally. Following his time in PRIDE, Silva competed in the UFC and continued to be a prominent figure in MMA, known for his dynamic striking and memorable fights.
Born on Jul 03, 1976 (49 years old)
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Brazil:
Wanderlei Silva was disqualified for applying illegal strikes against Acelino Popó Freitas during their match.
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Kazakhstan:
Wanderlei Silva is a Brazilian MMA fighter who faced a knockout during his boxing debut.
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Brazil:
Wanderlei Silva was knocked out by Rafael Freitas during a fight.
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Brazil:
Wanderlei Silva was disqualified for illegal strikes during the fight, leading to a chaotic scene.
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Brazil:
Wanderlei Silva spoke out about the post-fight confusion with Popó, stating he was cowardly attacked.
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Liechtenstein:
Wanderlei Silva was knocked unconscious after receiving a punch in the ring.
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Liechtenstein:
Wanderlei Silva was penalized for illegal strikes during the fight against Popó Freitas.
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Liechtenstein:
Wanderlei Silva was disqualified after receiving multiple penalties during the fight.
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Liechtenstein:
Wanderlei Silva was knocked unconscious after being punched by Rafael Freitas during a fight.
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Brazil:
Wanderlei Silva was knocked out by Rafael Freitas during a fight.
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