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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

MMA legend demolished his opponent by repeatedly slamming him into the floor until he couldn’t continue

On this day in 2002, an MMA icon sent shockwaves in PRIDE by slamming his opponent into the floor. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson may believe that Wanderlei Silva was the scariest fighter at the time but the American knockout artist was another feared competitor.

MMA News / Sporting News / August 12

UFC legend claims he suffered 'the most embarrassing knockout in MMA history'

"I was hanging on the ropes," former light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson said of an infamous loss to Wanderlei Silva.

MMA News / Sporting News / June 26

UFC Hall of Fame: Who will join Wanderlei Silva, Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the class of 2024 before UFC 303?

Celebrating its past, the UFC will induct a New Jersey legend, one Polish and two Brazilian warriors, and a controversial fight that forever bonded two men.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / April 14, 2024

First Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen fight going into UFC Hall of Fame

One of the famous fights in recent UFC history is going into the Hall of Fame. Announced during Saturday's UFC 300, the first-ever Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen fight will be part of this year's class as part of the June 27th ceremony in Las Vegas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 22, 2024
Axe Murderer’s Legacy in PRIDE Earns Him Spot in Hall of Fame

Axe Murderer’s Legacy in PRIDE Earns Him Spot in Hall of Fame

Wanderlei Silva is a throwback to a different time in MMA. Long before the UFC officially established itself as the dominant brand in the sport, there were a few other colorful promotions that had a lasting impact on the sport.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / February 18, 2024

Wanderlei Silva named to UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Wanderlei Silva has been announced for the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2024.  During last night's UFC 298 broadcast, it was revealed that Silva will be inducted into the Pioneer Wing this summer.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 18, 2024
Wanderlei Silva Added To UFC Hall Of Fame 2024

Wanderlei Silva Added To UFC Hall Of Fame 2024

“The Axe Murderer,” Wanderlei Silva, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this year. Silva joins the Pioneer wing as part of the 2024 class. Set for Las Vegas this summer during International Fight Week, the hall of fame ceremony will stream live on UFC Fight Pass.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 17, 2024

UFC News: Wanderlei Silva To Join Frankie Edgar In 2024 Hall of Fame Class

“The Axe Murderer” is a UFC Hall of Famer. Wanderlei Silva was officially announced as the second UFC Hall of Fame class member for 2024 Saturday night at UFC 298.

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