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Light Heavyweight Division

Retired

"The Axe Murderer"

Wanderlei Silva

Light Heavyweight Division

35-12-1 (W-L-D)

Wanderlei Silva
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UFC Heavyweight Wanderlei Silva, Who Is Being Inducted Into the Pioneer Wing, Speaks With UFC.com On The Red Carpet Ahead Of The 2024 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Wanderlei Silva Red Carpet Interview | UFC Hall of Fame 2024

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Wanderlei Silva Reacts With Megan Olivi | UFC Hall of Fame

Wanderlei Silva reacts after knocking out Brian Stann in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Saitama Super Arena on March 3, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

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UFC fighter Cain Velasquez battles UFC fighter Minotauro Nogueira during their Ultimate Fighting Championship world heavyweight fight at Acer Arena on February 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Zuffa LLC)

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Wanderlei Silva appears before the Nevada State Athletic Commission
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NSAC Commission Hearing Wanderlei Silva Highlight

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 8: Coach Wanderlei Silva speaks with Team Wanderlei fighter Jollyson Francino after being defeated by Team Sonnen fighter Marcos Rogerio in their heavyweight fight during season three of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil on Februar
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Fight Night Sao Paulo: Wanderlei's Predictions

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 24: Coach Chael Sonnen interviews after Team Wanderlei fighter Ricardo Abreu faces Team Sonnen fighter Guilherme de Vasconcelos in their middleweight fight during season three of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil on January 24, 2014
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TUF Brazil 3: Coaches Challenge

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TUF Brazil 3: Must See TV

Stats

Striking accuracy 40% 40%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
911
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2275
Takedown Accuracy 0% 0%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
39
2.79
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.19
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.97
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.60
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
60
%
Sig. Str. Defense
63
%
Takedown Defense
1.06
Knockdown Avg
10:12
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
470 (52%)
Clinch
177 (19%)
Ground
264 (29%)

Sig. Str. by target

69% 629 Head 13% 119 Body 18% 163 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

athlete record

Status
Retired
Place of Birth
Curitiba, Brazil
Age
50
Height
71.00
Weight
204.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 16, 1998

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