Wanderlei Silva, also known as “The Axe Murderer,” has been announced as the latest inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Wing. Read about his legendary career and contributions to the sport.
| Wanderlei Silva, also known as "The Axe Murderer," has been announced as the latest inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Wing. This summer, during International Fight Week, Silva will be officially honored for his contributions to the sport.
| Silva’s career spanned over two decades, starting in 1996 and ending in 2018. With a total of 51 fights, he established himself as one of the most intimidating and lethal fighters in MMA history.
| Throughout his career, Silva achieved an impressive 35 wins, with 27 of them coming by way of knockout. His unbeaten streak of 20 fights in the PRIDE organization solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with.
| Silva’s fame reached new heights in Japan, where he delivered unforgettable knockouts against notable opponents such as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Shungo Oyama.
| Although Silva had mixed results in his second run with the UFC, he left an indelible mark with his finishes of Brian Stann, Cung Le, and Keith Jardine. His epic battle with Chuck Liddell will always be remembered as one of the greatest fights in MMA history.
| With a record of 35-14-1 (1 NC), Silva’s legacy is now etched alongside other legends like Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, and Sakuraba in the UFC Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Wing.
Wanderlei Silva: A Legend in the Making
Wanderlei Silva, also known as "The Axe Murderer," has been announced as the latest inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Wing. This summer, during International Fight Week, Silva will be officially honored for his contributions to the sport.
Silva’s career spanned over two decades, starting in 1996 and ending in 2018. With a total of 51 fights, he established himself as one of the most intimidating and lethal fighters in MMA history.
Throughout his career, Silva achieved an impressive 35 wins, with 27 of them coming by way of knockout. His unbeaten streak of 20 fights in the PRIDE organization solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with.
Silva’s fame reached new heights in Japan, where he delivered unforgettable knockouts against notable opponents such as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Shungo Oyama.
Although Silva had mixed results in his second run with the UFC, he left an indelible mark with his finishes of Brian Stann, Cung Le, and Keith Jardine. His epic battle with Chuck Liddell will always be remembered as one of the greatest fights in MMA history.
With a record of 35-14-1 (1 NC), Silva’s legacy is now etched alongside other legends like Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, and Sakuraba in the UFC Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Wing.
