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My Take
Wanderlei Silva is, to me, the embodiment of what made mixed martial arts thrilling. Out of Curitiba, Brazil, he built a legend in Japan's PRIDE, holding records for most wins, knockouts, title defenses, and the longest winning streak. But records undersell him; what mattered was the reckless, forward-charging fury of his style, the sense that he put his soul on the line every single fight. He earned the nickname 'The Axe Murderer' honestly. His affection for Japanese fans only deepens the legend. Win or lose, he gave audiences something visceral and unforgettable. For me, he simply represents the raw heart of the sport.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wanderlei Silva
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァンダレイ・シウバ
- Reading
- ゔぁんだれい・しうば
- Born
- July 3, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / judoka / Thai boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Wanderlei Silva born?
Born July 3, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Wanderlei Silva from?
Wanderlei Silva is from Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
What does Wanderlei Silva do?
Wanderlei Silva works as mixed martial arts fighter, judoka, Thai boxer.
How tall is Wanderlei Silva?
Wanderlei Silva is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.