| Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva | |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname | The Axe Murderer |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1. 80 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg/14. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass 6 st) |
| Nationality |  Brazilian |
| Born | July 3, 1976 |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, United States |
| Town of birth | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Team/Association | Xtreme Couture |
| Fighting style | Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 32 |
| By knockout | 22 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
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Silva earned the nickname "The Axe Murderer" for his extremely aggressive fighting style; the majority of his fights have either ended in a knockout or referee stoppage due to his strikes. In the ring, he is known for engaging opponents with punches and utilizing knees in the Muay Thai clinch. He is also known for kicking and stomping downed opponents as well as his looping punches.
Silva was given the nickname "Cachorro Louco" ("Mad Dog") in Brazil, which refers to his aggressive fighting style and of the way he stares down opponents before his fights.
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Mixed Martial Arts Career
Early career
Silva's aggressive style is rooted in street brawling, refined with elements of Muay Thai and kickboxing. As a late teen he joined the military and was quickly recognized for his fighting talents and rose up in the ranks. Silva enlisted after already winning fight tournaments in his age group in Brazil.
Silva's first professional MMA match was on November 1, 1996, in the Brazilian Vale Tudo Fighting organization (BVF), where he knocked out Dilson Filho with punches at BVF 6. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Vale Tudo ( Portuguese for Anything goes. The individual words translate into English as vale - "is allowed" and tudo - "everything" He fought in one other match in BVF, BVF 10 on July 1, 1997, against Marcelao, who submitted due to a shoulder injury. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
Silva fought six matches in four different IVC events, IVC 2, IVC 6, IVC 9 and IVC 10, from 1997 to 1999. The International Vale Tudo Championships ( IVC) was a No Holds Barred fighting promotion based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He won five of these matches by KO/TKO, with his lone loss being the result of a cut stoppage against Artur Mariano in the IVC 2 show on September 15, 1997. The International Vale Tudo Championships ( IVC) was a No Holds Barred fighting promotion based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The cut was above his right eyelid and opened back up several times, partially because Silva continued to use the cut side of his head to inflict many head butts on Mariano over the course of the match. The doctor observed the cut several times before the fight was ended.
Silva culminated his IVC career by winning the promotion's light heavyweight belt with a submission win over Eugene Jackson in the IVC 10 show on April 27th, 1999. The International Vale Tudo Championships ( IVC) was a No Holds Barred fighting promotion based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. For the Eugene Jackson in Company E of the 101st Airborne Division, see Eugene Jackson (soldier He was stationed in Hawaii during the attack on Pearl The International Vale Tudo Championships ( IVC) was a No Holds Barred fighting promotion based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Silva participated in one Meca World Vale Tudo event, Meca 2 on August 12, 2000, where he knocked out Todd Medina with knees.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Silva entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 16, 1998, at UFC Brazil: Ultimate Brazil, in a match against Vitor Belfort. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) UFC Brazil Ultimate Brazil (also known as UFC 175 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in São Paulo Brazil Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan The match has arguably been Silva's worst defeat in his career, lasting only 44 seconds and ending with Silva being knocked down by Belfort's punches then being stopped by the referee. Silva won his next UFC match on May 7, 1999, at UFC 20 where he knocked out Tony Petarra with knees. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) UFC 20 Battle for the Gold was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 7, 1999 at the Boutwell On April 14, 2000, Silva was given a chance to fight for the UFC middleweight championship, but lost via decision to Tito Ortiz at UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The middleweight division in Mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes UFC 's middleweight division which groups competitors Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 25 Ultimate Japan 3 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 14, 2000 at the
PRIDE Fighting Championships
Silva debuted in PRIDE at the PRIDE 7 event on September 12, 1999, winning against Carl Malenko by decision. PRIDE 7 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) From 1999 to 2004, Silva won eighteen-straight fights in PRIDE, excluding a draw against Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović (under slightly modified rules) and a no contest against Gilbert Yvel (Silva accidentally kicked Yvel in the groin), giving him a twenty-fight unbeaten streak. Mirko Filipović (born on September 10 1974 often billed as Mirko Cro Cop, is a Croatian law enforcement officer turned kickboxer and Gilbert "The Hurricane" Yvel ( June 30, 1976 - is a Dutch Mixed martial arts fighter Silva's reputation as a formidable MMA fighter grew as he developed a successful record in PRIDE.
Silva fought Japanese superstar Kazushi Sakuraba for the first time at PRIDE 13: Collision Course on March 25, 2001. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Kazushi Sakuraba ( Japanese: 桜庭和志 Sakuraba Kazushi, born July 14, 1968 in present-day Katagami Akita, Japan PRIDE 13 Collision Course was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Silva won via TKO (strikes) at 1:38 into the first round. At PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos on November 3, 2001, Silva won the PRIDE middleweight (205 lb) championship when he defeated Sakuraba for the second time. PRIDE 17 Championship Chaos was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Sakuraba suffered a broken clavicle and withdrew after the first round, giving Silva a TKO win via doctor's stoppage. The two fought for a third time on August 10, 2003 at PRIDE Total Elimination 2003, part of PRIDE's middleweight tournament. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. PRIDE Total Elimination 2003 was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships. Silva knocked out Sakuraba with a two punch combination at 5:01 into the first round.
Silva faced Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 on November 9, 2003. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (born June 20 1978 in Memphis Tennessee) is an American professional Mixed martial arts fighter PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Silva won by TKO due to referee's stoppage after delivering seventeen consecutive knees to Jackson. Silva became PRIDE's 2003 tournament champion with the win. When the two fought again on October 31, 2004 at PRIDE 28: High Octane, Silva knocked out Jackson in the second round with knees in a clinch after nearly being knocked out himself near the end of the first round. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " PRIDE 28 High Octane was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships.
Silva's other notable wins in PRIDE include Guy Mezger (2001, KO), Dan Henderson (2001, decision), Hidehiko Yoshida (2003 and 2005, via decisions), and Yuki Kondo (2004, KO) among others. Guy Mezger ( January 1, 1968 in Houston Texas) is an American martial artist who competed in professional combat sports ranging 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 is a Japanese gold-medalist Judoka and MMA fighter Biography Hidehiko Yoshida was born in Obu, Aichi, Japan Yuki Kondo (近藤有己 ( July 17, 1975) is a Japanese Mixed martial arts fighter In Japan, Silva additionally gained his reputation as a fighter who has never been defeated by any Japanese opponent, resulting in a trend of various Japanese fighters being arranged by PRIDE to face him.
Silva's undefeated streak in PRIDE was broken by Mark Hunt, a K-1 champion on December 31, 2004 at the PRIDE Shockwave 2004 event. Mark "Super Samoan" Hunt (born March 23, 1974) is a New Zealand born Samoan kickboxer and mixed martial artist K-1 is a Combat sport that combines stand up techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Savate, San shou Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " PRIDE Shockwave 2004 (marketed in Japan as "Otoko Matsuri - Sadame" was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships. Hunt won the non-title match by split decision. The decision was controversial because some who felt that Hunt's weight of 280 lb (125 kg), over 80 lb more than Silva, as well as Silva's performance in rounds two and three, had not been sufficiently considered by the judges in their decision; Randy Couture and Bas Rutten, both being commentators at the event, expressed disagreement with the judges decision. Randy Duane Couture (born June 22 1963 also known as "The Natural" and "Captain America" is an American actor and Mixed martial artist, Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten (born February 24, 1965) is a Dutch Mixed martial arts fighter and Color commentator.
Silva's former status as PRIDE's middleweight champion first came under debate and criticism with his loss to Ricardo Arona (who subsequently lost the tournament to Silva's team-mate, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua) on August 28, 2005 at PRIDE Final Conflict 2005. Ricardo Arona (born July 17, 1978 in Brazil) is a Brazilian Mixed martial arts fighter and PRIDE FC middleweight grad Mauricio Milani "Shogun" Rua (born November 25, 1981 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Mixed martial arts fighter and the winner Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. The loss, by unanimous decision in the tournament's semi-finals, was Silva's first defeat in a middleweight match in PRIDE; however, since it was not a title fight and held under special rules due to the grand prix format (2 rounds instead of 3), Silva was still recognized as the middleweight champion. A rematch between Arona and Silva took place at the PRIDE Shockwave 2005 event on December 31, 2005, with Silva winning by split decision. PRIDE Shockwave 2005 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
On May 18, 2006, PRIDE's parent company, Dream Stage Entertainment (DSE), announced that Silva would replace PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko in the Open-Weight Grand Prix. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Dream Stage Entertainment (DSE was a Japanese Company that promoted various Wrestling and Mixed martial arts events most notably mixed The heavyweight division in Mixed martial arts generally groups fighters between minimum of 206 and maximum 265 lb (93 and 120 kg) Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko ('fʲodər jemilʲja'nʲenkə Russian: Фëдор Владимирович Емельяненко sometimes romanized as Fyodor Yemelyanenko Emelianenko's doctors stated that his hand, which had recently undergone surgery, would not be in good enough shape to fight because the metal implant would still be present. Because Silva was also a champion, he received a first round bye and fought in the second round at PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute, which took place on July 1st, 2006. PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Silva moved to the semi-finals of the OpenWeight Grand Prix after defeating Kazuyuki Fujita by TKO (strikes) at 9:21 of round one. born October 16 1970) is a Japanese professional wrestler, a Mixed martial arts fighter and a former amateur wrestler.
On July 8, 2006 at UFC 61: Bitter Rivals, UFC president Dana White announced Silva would face Chuck Liddell in a UFC event held in November, provided Liddell beat Renato "Babalu" Sobral at UFC 62. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. UFC 61 Bitter Rivals was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday July 8, 2006. Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Charles David 'Chuck' Liddell (born December 17 1969 also known as " The Iceman " is an American Mixed martial artist who fights for the Ultimate Renato (ʀ̥eˈnatu "Babalu" Da Cunha Sobral (born September 7 1975 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Mixed martial arts fighter UFC 62 Liddell vs Sobral was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 26, 2006. Liddell did end up winning that fight. However, talks dwindled and the fight as advertised did not happen.
On September 10, 2006 at PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute, Wanderlei Silva was knocked out by Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović in the Open-Weight Grand Prix semi-finals. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute was a Mixed martial arts event held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Mirko Filipović (born on September 10 1974 often billed as Mirko Cro Cop, is a Croatian law enforcement officer turned kickboxer and After a brief stoppage to tend to a swollen eye on Silva, "Cro Cop" struck Silva in the head with a left kick, knocking him out. On October 21, 2006 at PRIDE 32: The Real Deal, Wanderlei issued his challenge to Chuck Liddell to a fight inside a PRIDE ring in February, when the promotion returned to Las Vegas, Nevada, however Dana White stated that the fight would not be happening, citing Silva's recent loss to Mirko Filipović. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. PRIDE 32 The Real Deal was a Mixed martial arts event and was held by the PRIDE Fighting Championships. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally
Silva put his PRIDE middleweight title on the line against Dan Henderson, PRIDE's welterweight (183 lb) champion at PRIDE 33: The Second Coming, held on February 24, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 PRIDE 33 The Second Coming was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships on February 24, 2007 at the Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [2] In a night of upsets, Henderson knocked out Silva in the third round with a left hook to the head to become the new middleweight champion. Silva was denied the ability to participate in PRIDE 34 due to medical suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). PRIDE 34 Kamikaze was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships on April 8, 2007 at the Saitama Super The Nevada Athletic Commission, also known as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC regulates all contests and exhibitions of Unarmed combat within the state [3]
At the post-UFC 71 press conference Dana White was asked about Liddell's future in the UFC to which he answered, "That's what we will probably do, Chuck versus Wanderlei" [4]. UFC 71 Liddell vs Jackson was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. According to the Boston Herald on June 8, 2007, Liddell confirmed Silva as his next opponent. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
On July 11, 2007 Dana White confirmed in an interview with Yahoo! Sports that the bout between Wanderlei Silva and Chuck Liddell has been canceled indefinitely. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Yahoo! Sports was launched on December 8, 1997. Previously certain elements of Yahoo! Sports were named Yahoo! Scoreboard before the launch of Yahoo! Sports Silva and Liddell were supposed to be the main bout for UFC 76 in Anaheim, California. UFC 76 Knockout was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC [5]
Silva responded with a video posted on his website to the allegations that he turned down a fight with Chuck Liddell for UFC 76 in September.
In the video Silva stated, "I never said that I wouldn't fight Chuck. I've wanted this fight for a long time. "
The former PRIDE champion continued, "I received a contract with two options, I could fight in September or November. I have chose to make this fight in November. I was the first to want this fight, but they kept avoiding this fight. Now there's a lot of people saying that I have ducked Chuck. This is not true. "
According to Silva, the timing for the fight to take place in September did not work for him. He explained, "I am in a moment of transition in my life. I'm going to move to the U. S. in a few weeks. I'm going to live in the U. S. and there's a lot of things happening, and I'm not focused on training the way I want to be. I always fought at the time the promoters wanted. Sometimes I did things I should not have done, but this time I won't do that anymore. "
Denying he ever turned down a fight with Chuck Liddell, Silva said, "I want to fight Chuck in November and make a huge show, and make it the biggest show ever. . . I have no doubts it's the most important fight of my life. I know Chuck is a great name in the U. S. , we'll do a great fight. I think I must be in my best shape, so I want this time to train better to be in my best shape ever. "
Silva asserted, "This fight is on, if Chuck doesn't hide behind this mess. "
Return to the UFC
On August 17, 2007, the UFC announced that they had signed Wanderlei Silva to compete in the organization and that he would return to the Octagon on December 29, 2007 at UFC 79: Nemesis. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. UFC 79 Nemesis was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC that took place on December 29, 2007 [1][2] After months of speculation about Silva's opponent, UFC President Dana White announced Chuck Liddell would be Silva's opponent for his return match[3]. Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Charles David 'Chuck' Liddell (born December 17 1969 also known as " The Iceman " is an American Mixed martial artist who fights for the Ultimate The long-awaited match happened on December 29, with Wanderlei Silva losing to Chuck Liddell by unanimous decision. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II After the fight Silva said "win or lose I like to give the emotion for my fans". He also added that he gave his best and promises that next time he will deliver a win. Keeping to his promise, on May 24, 2008 at UFC 84, he earned a decisive knockout win against Keith Jardine in the first round at the 36 second mark by referee stoppage. Keith Hector Jardine (born October 31, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA, currently fighting at light heavyweight for Giving him his first win in the UFC in 9 years. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world
Personal Life
Wanderlei is married and has a 9-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son named Thor. [4]
Championships and Accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- PRIDE FC World Middleweight Championship (2001-2007)
- PRIDE FC World Grand Prix 2003 Tournament Winner
- IVC Light Heavyweight Championship
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- 2001 Feud of the Year (vs Kazushi Sakuraba)
- 2001 Shootfighter of the Year
- 2003 Shootmatch of the Year (vs Hidehiko Yoshida)
- 2004 Shootfighter of the Year
- 2004 Shootmatch of the Year (vs Quinton Jackson)
Mixed Martial Arts Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
| Win | 32-8-1 (1 NC) |  Keith Jardine | KO (Punches) | UFC 84: Ill Will | 5/24/2008 | 1 | 0:36 | Won Knock Out of the Night Honors |
| Loss | 31-8-1 (1 NC) | Chuck Liddell | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 79: Nemesis | 12/29/2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Won Fight of the Night Honors |
| Loss | 31-7-1 (1 NC) | Dan Henderson | KO (Left Hook) | PRIDE 33: The Second Coming | 2/24/2007 | 3 | 2:08 | For PRIDE Middleweight Championship |
| Loss | 31-6-1 (1 NC) |  Mirko Filipovic | KO (Head Kick) | PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute | 9/10/2006 | 1 | 5:26 | |
| Win | 31-5-1 (1 NC) |  Kazuyuki Fujita | TKO (Strikes) | PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute | 7/1/2006 | 1 | 9:21 | |
| Win | 30-5-1 (1 NC) | Ricardo Arona | Decision (Split) | PRIDE Shockwave 2005 | 12/31/2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Defends PRIDE Middleweight Championship |
| Loss | 29-5-1 (1 NC) | Ricardo Arona | Decision (Unanimous) | PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 | 8/28/2005 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 29-4-1 (1 NC) | Kazuhiro Nakamura | TKO (Strikes) | PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005 | 6/24/2005 | 1 | 5:24 | |
| Win | 28-4-1 (1 NC) | Hidehiko Yoshida | Decision (Split) | PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 | 4/23/2005 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 27-4-1 (1 NC) |  Mark Hunt | Decision (Split) | PRIDE Shockwave 2004 | 12/31/2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Took this fight on two days notice |
| Win | 27-3-1 (1 NC) | Quinton Jackson | KO (Knees) | PRIDE 28: High Octane | 10/31/2004 | 2 | 3:26 | Defends PRIDE Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 26-3-1 (1 NC) | Yuki Kondo | KO (Stomps) | PRIDE Final Conflict 2004 | 8/15/2004 | 1 | 2:46 | |
| Win | 25-3-1 (1 NC) | Ikuhisa Minowa | KO (Punches) | PRIDE Bushido 2 | 2/15/2004 | 1 | 1:09 | |
| Win | 24-3-1 (1 NC) | Quinton Jackson | TKO (Strikes) | PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 | 11/9/2003 | 1 | 6:28 | Won 2003 PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix |
| Win | 23-3-1 (1 NC) | Hidehiko Yoshida | Decision (Unanimous) | PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 | 11/9/2003 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 22-3-1 (1 NC) | Kazushi Sakuraba | KO (Punch) | PRIDE Total Elimination 2003 | 8/10/2003 | 1 | 5:01 | |
| Win | 21-3-1 (1 NC) | Hiromitsu Kanehara | TKO (Towel) | PRIDE 23: Championship Chaos 2 | 11/24/2002 | 1 | 3:40 | Defends PRIDE Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 20-3-1 (1 NC) | Tatsuya Iwasaki | TKO (Strikes) | PRIDE Shockwave | 8/28/2002 | 1 | 1:16 | |
| Draw | 19-3-1 (1 NC) | Mirko Filipovic | Draw | PRIDE 20: Armed and Ready | 4/28/2002 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 19-3 (1 NC) | Kiyoshi Tamura | TKO (Punch) | PRIDE 19: Bad Blood | 4/24/2002 | 2 | 2:28 | |
| Win | 18-3 (1 NC) | Alexander Otsuka | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | PRIDE 18: Cold Fury 2 | 12/23/2001 | 3 | 2:02 | |
| Win | 17-3 (1 NC) | Kazushi Sakuraba | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos | 11/3/2001 | 1 | 10:00 | Won PRIDE Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 16-3 (1 NC) | Shungo Oyama | TKO (Strikes) | PRIDE 14: Clash of the Titans | 5/27/2001 | 1 | 0:30 | |
| Win | 15-3 (1 NC) | Kazushi Sakuraba | TKO (Strikes) | PRIDE 13: Collision Course | 3/25/2001 | 1 | 1:38 | |
| Win | 14-3 (1 NC) | Dan Henderson | Decision | PRIDE 12: Cold Fury | 12/9/2000 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| NC | 13-3 (1 NC) |  Gilbert Yvel | No Contest (Yvel kicked in the groin) | PRIDE 11: Battle of the Rising Sun | 10/31/2000 | 1 | 0:21 | |
| Win | 13-3 | Guy Mezger | KO (Strikes) | PRIDE 10: Return of the Warriors | 8/27/2000 | 1 | 3:45 | |
| Win | 12-3 | Todd Medina | KO (Knees) | Meca World Vale Tudo 2 | 8/12/2000 | 1 | 0:39 | |
| Loss | 11-3 | Tito Ortiz | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 | 4/14/2000 | 5 | 5:00 | For UFC Light Heavyweight Title |
| Win | 11-2 | Bob Schrijber | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round | 1/30/2000 | 1 | 2:42 | |
| Win | 10-2 | Daijiru Matsui | Decision | PRIDE 8 | 11/21/1999 | 2 | 10:00 | |
| Win | 9-2 | Carl Malenko | Decision | PRIDE 7 | 9/12/1999 | 2 | 10:00 | |
| Win | 8-2 | Tony Petarra | KO (Knee to the Head) | UFC 20: Battle for the Gold | 5/7/1999 | 1 | 2:53 | |
| Win | 7-2 | Eugene Jackson | Submission (Strikes) | IVC 10: World Class Champions | 4/27/1999 | 1 | 0:32 | |
| Win | 6-2 | Adriano Serrano | KO (Punches and Kick) | IVC 9: The Revenge | 1/20/1999 | 1 | 0:22 | |
| Loss | 5-2 | Vitor Belfort | TKO (Strikes) | UFC: Ultimate Brazil | 10/16/1998 | 1 | 0:44 | |
| Win | 5-1 | Mike Van Arsdale | KO (Punch and Kick) | IVC 6: The Challenge | 8/23/1998 | 1 | 4:00 | |
| Loss | 4-1 | Artur Mariano | TKO (Cut) | IVC 2: A Question of Pride | 9/15/1997 | 2 | 13:10 | |
| Win | 4-0 | Egidio da Costa | Submission (Punches) | IVC 2: A Question of Pride | 9/15/1997 | 1 | 2:27 | |
| Win | 3-0 | Sean Bornett | KO (Kick) | IVC 2: A Question of Pride | 9/15/1997 | 1 | 1:19 | |
| Win | 2-0 | Marcelao Marcelao | Submission (Shoulder Injury) | Brazilian Vale Tudo 10 | 7/1/1997 | 1 | 0:20 | |
| Win | 1-0 | Dilson Filho | KO (Punch) | Brazilian Vale Tudo 6 | 11/1/1996 | 1 | 3:35 |
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