Sherdog’s Top 10: Wanderlei Silva Moments (Good, Bad & Ugly)

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2. DROPPING THE AXE

Wanderlei Silva also fought Quinton Jackson three times over the course of his career, twice in Pride Fighting Championships and once in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While Silva laid claim to the Pride fights, “Rampage” closed the book successfully on their third chapter.

As is the case with most feuds involving “Rampage, the two men simply did not like each other. This was enhanced by the fact that Silva beat Jackson at Pride “Final Conflict 2003,” though for many there was an asterisk next to the match due to the grand prix format and a questionable restart that led to a technical knockout via unanswered knees.

These legitimate arguments led to a highly anticipated rematch at Pride 28, where even the pre-fight staredown made for fireworks. The rematch was not nearly as one sided as their first encounter, but the ending was the same, as Silva again began unloading on Jackson with knees. However, this time around, the referee was not needed: Silva knocked Jackson unconscious and sent “Rampage” tumbling onto the ring ropes.

Unlike later in his career, Silva was dominant when both men were in their primes.

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