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Anderson Silva
Statistics
Nickname The Spider
Height 6 ft 2 in (1. 88 m)[1]
Weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Nationality Brazilian
Born April 14, 1975 (1975-04-14) (age 33)
Fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil
Town of birth Curitiba, Brazil
Team/Association Black House
Fighting style Muay Thai,
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Wins 21
  By knockout 12
  By submission 6
Losses 4

Anderson "The Spider" Silva (born April 14, 1975), is a Brazilian Muay Thai champion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and mixed martial artist. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Curitiba (pron kuɾi'tibɐ or kuɾi'tʃibɐ is the capital City of the Brazilian state of Paraná. Black House (Casa Preta was a Mixed martial arts fighting team and gym based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Muay Thai ( IPA: /muɑɪtʰɑɪ/ muāitʰāi มวยไทย lit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Muay Thai ( IPA: /muɑɪtʰɑɪ/ muāitʰāi มวยไทย lit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal Mixed martial arts (MMA is a full contact Combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques from a mixture of Martial arts traditions and Since October 14, 2006 he has been the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class [2] He has also competed in PRIDE Fighting Championships, Cage Rage, Shooto, and Rumble on the Rock. PRIDE Fighting Championships ( PRIDE or PRIDE FC for short was a Mixed martial arts organization based in Japan. Cage Rage Championships, also known as Cage Rage, is a United Kingdom -based Mixed martial arts promotion that premiered on September 7 Shooto is a Combat sport that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Rumble on the Rock is a series of Mixed martial arts events held in Hawaii by Rumble World Entertainment He holds notable wins over Rich Franklin (twice), Hayato Sakurai, Nathan Marquardt, Carlos Newton, Chris Leben, Travis Lutter, Jeremy Horn and Dan Henderson. Rich Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and former Ultimate Fighting Hayato "Mach" Sakurai (桜井“マッハ”速人 ( August 24, 1975) is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter and PRIDE Nathan Joel Marquardt (born April 20,1979 in Lander Wyoming) is an American mixed martial artist. Carlos "The Ronin" Newton (born August 17, 1976 in the British Virgin Islands) is a Canadian Mixed martial arts fighter Chris "The Crippler" Leben (born July 21, 1980 in Portland Oregon) is a mixed martial artist (MMA best known for his appearance on Travis "The Hooter Pooter" Lutter (born May 12, 1973) is an American Mixed martial arts fighter who won the The Ultimate Jeremy Graham Horn (born August 25 1975 in Omaha Nebraska) is a Mixed martial arts fighter Dan "Hollywood" Henderson (born August 24 1970 is a former Olympic wrestler and current American Mixed martial artist who was the last welterweight (183 lb

Once a member of Chute Boxe Academy, he left to form the Muay Thai Dream Team. The Chute Boxe Academy is a Mixed martial arts fighting academy in Curitiba, Brazil. As of late November 2006, he formed a new team called Black House with Lyoto Machida, Vitor Belfort, Assuerio Silva, and the Nogueira brothers. Black House (Casa Preta was a Mixed martial arts fighting team and gym based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Brazilian professional Mixed martial arts fighter Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan Assuerio Silva ( June 18, 1974 in Mossoro, Brazil) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, having most recently competed in the [3]

MMAWeekly, Sherdog, and Nokaut currently rank Anderson Silva as the number one middleweight in the world, [4][5][6] while both Sherdog and Yahoo! Sports rank Silva as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of Mixed martial arts. The middleweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes UFC 's middleweight division which groups competitors [7][8]

Contents

Biography

Although known primarily for his skills in Muay Thai, Silva is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he earned in 2006 from Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira (born June 2 1976 in Vitória da Conquista, Brazil) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist known for his technical mastery [9]

Early mixed martial arts

Silva initially fought in the Mecca organization in Brazil. Silva lost his first fight to Luiz Azeredo by decision. Luiz Azeredo is a professional Mixed martial arts fighter from Brazil. After that fight, he went on a nine-fight winning streak, winning six of those fights by either submission or TKO. After winning his first match in Japan he was put up against Shooto champion Hayato Sakurai. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Hayato "Mach" Sakurai (桜井“マッハ”速人 ( August 24, 1975) is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter and PRIDE Silva was the first person to ever beat Sakurai, and became the new Shooto middleweight (167 lb) champion in 2001.

PRIDE Fighting Championships and Cage Rage

In 2002, Silva began fighting in PRIDE. In his first fight with the promotion, he stopped Alex Steibling with a cut resulting from a high kick. In his next match, he won via decision against the "Diet Butcher" Alexander Otsuka. Alexander "The Diet Butcher" Otsuka (born July 17, 1971) is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter and Professional wrestler At PRIDE 25, Silva faced former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Newton. PRIDE 25 Body Blow was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships. The welterweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes The UFC 's welterweight division which groups competitors Carlos "The Ronin" Newton (born August 17, 1976 in the British Virgin Islands) is a Canadian Mixed martial arts fighter Newton tried to shoot in on Silva, but was hit with a flying knee. A takedown is a Martial arts and Combat sports term for a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing him or her to the ground typically with the Newton collapsed and Silva finished the fight with strikes, winning by technical knockout.

At PRIDE 26, Silva faced Daiju Takase. PRIDE 26 Bad to the Bone (billed in the Japanese market as Reborn) was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships. Daiju Takase (born April 20, 1978 in Tokyo Japan) is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter Considering his record at the time – with only four wins to seven losses – most predicted that Takase would not win. Surprisingly, Takase submitted Silva with a triangle choke late in the first round. This article is about triangle chokes using the legs for usage of the arms in a similar manner see Arm triangle choke.

After his loss to Takase, Silva fought in other promotions around the world. On June 27, 2004, Silva fought Jeremy Horn and earned a decision victory. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Jeremy Graham Horn (born August 25 1975 in Omaha Nebraska) is a Mixed martial arts fighter Three months later, Silva made his debut in the Cage Rage promotion in England. Cage Rage Championships, also known as Cage Rage, is a United Kingdom -based Mixed martial arts promotion that premiered on September 7 England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland At Cage Rage 8 Silva fought and defeated noted striker Lee Murray by decision. Lee Lamrani Ibrahim "Lightning" Murray (born November 12, 1977 in London, England) is a suspected bank robber linked to the £53

That year, Silva returned to PRIDE on December 31 to face Ryo Chonan. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. is a Japanese Mixed martial artist, currently competing for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Silva was in control with a take down and body triangle in the first round. Chonan was able to counter Silva's knees from the clinch, with knees, and takedowns. Despite being the underdog, Chonan ended the fight in the third round with a flying scissor heel hook, forcing Silva to submit. A leglock is a Joint lock that is directed at Joints of the leg such as the Ankle, Knee or Hip joint.

After the loss to Chonan, Silva continued fighting in the Cage Rage promotion, as well as other promotions around the world. Silva defended his Cage Rage title against Curtis Stout before fighting in Hawaii's Rumble on the Rock promotion, where he fought Yushin Okami in the first round of the 175 lb tournament. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter He currently fights at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Although he was labeled as the favorite to win the tournament, Silva lost his fight when he kicked Okami in the face from the guard position. Okami's knees were on the ground at the time, making the attack an illegal strike to the head of a downed opponent. Silva was disqualified, and returned to Cage Rage once again.

Although he was slated to fight Matt Lindland at Cage Rage 16, Lindland's decision to fight Mike Van Arsdale at Raze Fight Night put an end to the highly-anticipated match up. Matthew James "The Law" Lindland (born May 17 1970) is an American Professional Mixed martial arts (MMA fighter Olympic Instead, Silva defended his championship against Tony Fryklund, winning the fight with a reverse elbow, knocking out Fryklund early in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Although speculation ran rampant about where Silva would sign next, the UFC announced in late April 2006 that they had signed him to a multi-fight contract, one of these fights believed to be for the middleweight title. This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class It was not long before the UFC started promoting Silva, releasing an interview segment almost immediately after announcing his arrival. [10]

Silva made his anticipated debut at Ultimate Fight Night 5 on June 28, 2006. Ultimate Fight Night 5 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 28, 2006. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. His opponent was Chris Leben, a contestant from The Ultimate Fighter 1 reality show who had since gone undefeated in the UFC with five consecutive victories. Chris "The Crippler" Leben (born July 21, 1980 in Portland Oregon) is a mixed martial artist (MMA best known for his appearance on The debut season of The Ultimate Fighter (later designated The Ultimate Fighter 1) premiered on January 18, 2005. Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary A relatively unknown fighter in the United States, Silva made an emphatic debut when he knocked out Leben with a flurry of strikes, followed by a final knee strike at 49 seconds into the first round. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In response to the victory, the UFC quickly tallied a poll on their main page, asking viewers to select Silva's next opponent; the majority of voters selected UFC middleweight champion, Rich Franklin. Rich Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and former Ultimate Fighting

Although it is unknown whether the UFC voters had any bearing on the situation, Silva was given his chance at the title at UFC 64 on October 14, 2006. UFC 64 Unstoppable was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday October 14, 2006. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [11] Silva defeated Franklin by TKO (strikes) at 2:59 in the first round. Silva hit Franklin with knees to the body in the Muay Thai-clinch, then broke Franklin's nose with a knee to the face. Unable to strike back, Franklin dodged the last of Silva's strikes before falling to the ground, where referee "Big" John McCarthy ended the fight. "Big" John Michael McCarthy, (born 17 December 1962 the 'Octagon's ninth side' is the former head Referee for the Ultimate Fighting Silva was then crowned the new UFC middleweight champion. Anderson Silva joined Black House-teammate Lyoto Machida as the only men to have beaten Franklin. Black House (Casa Preta was a Mixed martial arts fighting team and gym based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Brazilian professional Mixed martial arts fighter

On February 3, 2007, Silva defeated The Ultimate Fighter 4 winner Travis Lutter by submission in the second round with a triangle choke at UFC 67. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Ultimate Fighter 4 is the fourth season of the Mixed martial arts Reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. Travis "The Hooter Pooter" Lutter (born May 12, 1973) is an American Mixed martial arts fighter who won the The Ultimate UFC 67 All or Nothing was a Mixed martial arts event held by Ultimate Fighting Championship. What was to be Silva's first title defense since defeating Franklin in October 2006 was quickly changed to a non-title bout following Lutter's unsuccessful attempt to make the 185 pound weight limit for the title contest. Silva won the fight with what was considered his opponent's strongest skill: Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [12]

Silva successfully defended his title against Nate Marquardt on July 7, 2007 in Sacramento, California on the UFC 73 card, winning by TKO at 4:50 in the first round. Nathan Joel Marquardt (born April 20,1979 in Lander Wyoming) is an American mixed martial artist. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. UFC 73 Stacked was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC

On October 20, 2007 at UFC 77, Silva defeated Franklin in a rematch by TKO in the 2nd round. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. UFC 77 Hostile Territory was a Mixed martial arts Event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC The fight was in Franklin's home town of Cincinnati, Ohio and took place at the U.S. Bank Arena[13]

Silva defended his Middleweight title against Pride FC Middleweight champion Dan Henderson at UFC 82 on March 1, 2008 in a title unification bout, winning by submission via rear naked choke in the second round. US Bank Arena (known originally as the Riverfront Coliseum, and known later as The Crown and the Firstar Center) is an indoor arena located PRIDE Fighting Championships ( PRIDE or PRIDE FC for short was a Mixed martial arts organization based in Japan. Dan "Hollywood" Henderson (born August 24 1970 is a former Olympic wrestler and current American Mixed martial artist who was the last welterweight (183 lb UFC 82 Pride of a Champion was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event that took place on 1st March, 2008 at the Nationwide Arena in

Silva is undefeated in the UFC, having won all of his fights in two rounds or less.

Roy Jones Jr.

Following his win over Dan Henderson, Silva expressed great interest in fighting Roy Jones, Jr. in a boxing match. Roy Jones Jr (born January 16, 1969) is an American boxer Jones was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 1990s by the Boxing Writers Association In an interview with MMA Weekly, Anderson Silva's manager stated that "Anderson would love to fight Roy Jones in a boxing match under boxing rules to prove that MMA fighters are technical, too. ":[14] UFC president Dana White later expressed that he would use his veto power to stop such a match from taking place. Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC [15]

Championships


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October 14, 2006 - Present

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Mixed martial arts record

Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
xWin Flag of the United States HendersonDan Henderson Submission (Rear naked choke) UFC 82: Pride of a Champion 02008-03-01 1 March 2008 2 4:52 Flag of the United States Columbus, Ohio, United States Defended UFC Middleweight Championship
xWin Flag of the United States FranklinRich Franklin TKO (Strikes) UFC 77: Hostile Territory 02007-10-20 20 October 2007 2 1:07 Flag of the United States Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Defended UFC Middleweight Championship
xWin Flag of the United States MarquardtNate Marquardt TKO (Strikes) UFC 73: Stacked 02007-07-07 7 July 2007 1 4:50 Flag of the United States Sacramento, California, United States Defended UFC Middleweight Championship
xWin Flag of the United States LutterTravis Lutter Submission (Triangle Choke)[16] UFC 67: All or Nothing 02007-02-03 3 February 2007 2 2:11 Flag of the United States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Non-title fight (Lutter did not make weight)
xWin Flag of the United States FranklinRich Franklin TKO (Strikes) UFC 64: Unstoppable 02006-10-14 14 October 2006 1 2:59 Flag of the United States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won UFC Middleweight Championship
xWin Flag of the United States LebenChris Leben KO (Knee) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 5 02006-06-28 28 June 2006 1 0:49 Flag of the United States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
xWin Flag of the United States FryklundTony Fryklund KO (Elbow) Cage Rage 16: Critical Condition 02006-04-22 22 April 2006 1 2:02 Flag of the United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom
xLoss Flag of Japan OkamiYushin Okami Disqualification (Illegal Kick) Rumble on the Rock 8 02006-01-20 20 January 2006 1 2:33 Flag of the United States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
xWin Flag of the United States StoutCurtis Stout KO Cage Rage 14: Punishment 02005-12-03 3 December 2005 1 4:59 Flag of the United Kingdom London, United Kingdom
xWin Flag of the United States RiveraJorge Rivera TKO Cage Rage 11: Face Off 02005-04-30 30 April 2005 2 3:53 Flag of the United Kingdom London, United Kingdom
xLoss Flag of Japan ChonanRyo Chonan Submission (Flying Scissor Heel Hook) PRIDE Shockwave 2004 02004-12-31 31 December 2004 3 3:08 Flag of Japan Saitama, Japan
xWin Flag of the United Kingdom MurrayLee Murray Decision (Unanimous) Cage Rage 8: Knights of the Octagon 02004-09-11 11 September 2004 3 5:00 Flag of the United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Won Cage Rage Middleweight Championship
xWin Flag of the United States HornJeremy Horn Decision (Unanimous) Gladiator FC: Day 2 02004-06-27 27 June 2004 3 5:00 Flag of South Korea South Korea
xWin Flag of Brazil dos AnjosWaldir dos Anjos TKO (Corner Stoppage) Conquista Fight 1 02003-12-20 20 December 2003 1 5:00 Flag of Brazil Brazil
xLoss Flag of Japan TakaseDaiju Takase Submission (Triangle Choke) PRIDE 26: Bad to the Bone 02003-06-08 8 June 2003 1 8:33 Flag of Japan Japan
xWin Flag of Canada NewtonCarlos Newton TKO (Strikes) PRIDE 25: Body Blow 02003-03-16 16 March 2003 1 6:27 Flag of Japan Japan
xWin Flag of Japan OtsukaAlexander Otsuka Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE 22: Beasts From The East 2 02002-09-29 29 September 2002 3 5:00 Flag of Japan Japan
xWin Flag of the United States StiebingAlex Stiebling TKO (Doctor Stoppage) PRIDE 21: Demolition 02002-06-23 23 June 2002 1 1:23 Flag of Japan Japan
xWin Flag of Brazil CarneiroRoan Carneiro Submission (Punches) Mecca: World Vale Tudo 6 02002-01-31 31 January 2002 1 ? Flag of Brazil Curitiba, Brazil
xWin Flag of Japan SakuraiHayato Sakurai Decision (Unanimous) Shooto: To The Top 7 02001-08-26 26 August 2001 3 5:00 Flag of Japan Japan Won Shooto Middleweight Championship
xWin Flag of Brazil AlbuquerqueIsrael Albuquerque Submission (Strikes) Mecca: World Vale Tudo 5 02001-06-09 9 June 2001 1 6:17 Flag of Brazil Curitiba, Brazil
xWin Flag of Japan KatoTetsuji Kato Decision (Unanimous) Shooto: To The Top 2 02001-03-02 2 March 2001 3 5:00 Flag of Japan Japan
xWin Flag of Brazil FontinelleClaudionor Fontinelle TKO (Strikes) Mecca: World Vale Tudo 4 02000-12-16 16 December 2000 1 4:35 Flag of Brazil Curitiba, Brazil
xWin Flag of Brazil BarretoJose Barreto TKO (Strikes) Mecca: World Vale Tudo 2 02000-08-12 12 August 2000 1 1:06 Flag of Brazil Curitiba, Brazil
xLoss Flag of Brazil AzeredoLuiz Azeredo Decision (Split) Mecca: World Vale Tudo 1 02000-05-27 27 May 2000 2 10:00 Flag of Brazil Curitiba, Brazil

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  2. ^ Sloan, Mike (October 15, 2006). Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Shooto is a Combat sport that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Rich Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and former Ultimate Fighting Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Middleweight is a division or weight class, in Boxing. Early boxing history is less than exact but the middleweight designation seems to have begun in the 1840s Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Dan "Hollywood" Henderson (born August 24 1970 is a former Olympic wrestler and current American Mixed martial artist who was the last welterweight (183 lb The rear naked choke (often abbreviated RNC) is a Chokehold in Martial arts applied from an opponent's Back. UFC 82 Pride of a Champion was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event that took place on 1st March, 2008 at the Nationwide Arena in Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class Rich Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and former Ultimate Fighting UFC 77 Hostile Territory was a Mixed martial arts Event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class Nathan Joel Marquardt (born April 20,1979 in Lander Wyoming) is an American mixed martial artist. UFC 73 Stacked was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class Travis "The Hooter Pooter" Lutter (born May 12, 1973) is an American Mixed martial arts fighter who won the The Ultimate UFC 67 All or Nothing was a Mixed martial arts event held by Ultimate Fighting Championship. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Rich Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and former Ultimate Fighting UFC 64 Unstoppable was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday October 14, 2006. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This is a list of Ultimate Fighting Championship champions at each weight class Chris "The Crippler" Leben (born July 21, 1980 in Portland Oregon) is a mixed martial artist (MMA best known for his appearance on Ultimate Fight Night 5 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 28, 2006. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Tony "The Freak" Fryklund born in USA is a Mixed martial arts fighter Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter He currently fights at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U Curtis Stout (born November 7, 1973) born in USA is a Mixed martial arts fighter Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jorge Luis Rivera (born February 28, 1972) is a mixed martial arts fighter who was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a Japanese Mixed martial artist, currently competing for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. PRIDE Shockwave 2004 (marketed in Japan as "Otoko Matsuri - Sadame" was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. 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Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Alexander "The Diet Butcher" Otsuka (born July 17, 1971) is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter and Professional wrestler PRIDE 22–Beasts From The East 2 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. PRIDE 21 Demolition was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Roan Carneiro (born June 2,1978 is a Mixed martial artist in the UFC 's welterweight division Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Hayato "Mach" Sakurai (桜井“マッハ”速人 ( August 24, 1975) is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter and PRIDE Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The following is a list of Shooto World champions at each weight class Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Tetsuji Kato born in Japan is a Mixed martial arts fighter He competes in the Welterweight division Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Luiz Azeredo is a professional Mixed martial arts fighter from Brazil. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Ace" is Up: Silva Takes UFC Belt in Full House. Sherdog. Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of Mixed martial arts.
  3. ^ New Brazilian Super-Team. MMA Universe (November 24, 2006). Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
  4. ^ MMA's Top Ten. MMAWeekly (August 8, 2007). Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  5. ^ Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. Sherdog. Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of Mixed martial arts.
  6. ^ Nokaut's TOP 10 Fighter Rankings. Nokaut (August 18, 2007). Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  7. ^ "The Spider" Tops Fedor in Sherdog P4P Rankings. Sherdog. Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of Mixed martial arts.
  8. ^ Why some fighters get no rankings love. Yahoo! Sports.
  9. ^ Alonso, Marcelo (August 11, 2006). Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Anderson Silva Gets His Black Belt (Reprint). Tatame. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
  10. ^ Gerbasi, Thomas (May 3, 2006). Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Anderson Silva: A New Contender Arrives in the UFC. UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Retrieved on 2007-07-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
  11. ^ Martin, Damon (August 28, 2006). Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. UFC 64 To Feature Franklin-Silva & Sherk-Florian. MMA Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
  12. ^ Sloan, Mike (February 4, 2007). Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. UFC 67: Silva, "Rampage" and "Cro Cop" Triumphant. Sherdog. Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of Mixed martial arts. Retrieved on 2007-07-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
  13. ^ Bolduc, Justin (August 12, 2007). Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. UFC 77 Comes Together.
  14. ^ Pishna, Ken (March 11, 2008). Anderson Silva Does Want to Box Roy Jones, Jr.. MMA Weekly. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
  15. ^ Dana White won't permit Silva-Jones Jr. fight - MMA - Yahoo! Sports
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