knightsofcydonia

by MasterBlaster on June 19, 2010


Wanderlei Cesar da Silva (pronounced /ˈvændərleɪ/, VAN-dər-lay; born July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, who has competed in Japan’s Pride Fighting Championships and the American based Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He trained under Rudimar Fedrigo at the Chute Boxe Academy in Curitiba, Brazil. He specializes in Muay Thai and has received a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Carlos Gracie, Jr.[2] He is the former IVC light heavyweight champion, former Pride middleweight (205 lb) champion, and the Pride 2003 Middleweight Grand Prix champion. 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. 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.

Related posts:

  1. Wanderlei Silva 1/3
  2. Former UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne trains with 3x Lumpinee Champion at Tiger Muay Thai
  3. Profile: Mauricio Shogun Rua
  4. MINOTAURO *Brazilian Top Team* MMA HL
  5. Who is the most popular UFC fighter in Brazil?

{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

274pk June 19, 2010 at 14:51

one of the greatest figters…

joe0692 June 19, 2010 at 15:14

Great video. I like the way you peiced it together.

Previous post:

Next post: