Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
Fábio Silva (born March 31, 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the light heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Turning professional is 2003, Silva amassed a record of 10 wins and 3 losses.
Hero's
Silva faced explosive striker Melvin Manhoef at Hero's 10 on September 17, 2007. Silva lost the fight via TKO at exactly 1 minute into the first round.[1]
He then faced Yoon Dong-sik at Hero's 2007 in Korea on October 28, 2007. He lost the fight via armbar submission in the first round.[2]
World Victory Road
Silva faced Kazuo Takahashi at World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 3 on June 8, 2008. Silva won the fight via knockout due to a knee at 0:24 in the second round.[3]
He then faced future Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal at World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6. He lost the fight via TKO due to punches in the third round.[4]
Silva faced Ryo Kawamura at World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10 on September 23, 2009. He won the fight via TKO due to a corner stoppage at 2:28 in the first round.[5]
Post-Sengoku
After a long hiatus, Silva returned and defeated Renan Fett via TKO in the second round to claim the Predador FC light heavyweight championship[6] before losing to UFC veteran Luiz Cané via unanimous decision at Standout Fighting Tournament 2.[7]
Championships and accomplishments
- Predador Fight Championship
- Predador FC light heavyweight championship (one time, current)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
24 matches
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15 wins
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9 losses
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By knockout
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11
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2
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By submission
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1
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1
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By decision
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3
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5
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By disqualification
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0
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1
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Draws
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0
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Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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Win
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15–9
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Defu Monteiro
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TKO (punches)
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Nacao Cyborg 9
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July 29, 2021
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2
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3:12
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Parana, Brazil
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Heavyweight bout.
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Win
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14–9
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Julio Juarez
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TKO (punches)
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Nacao Cyborg 1
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April 7, 2018
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1
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3:02
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Parana, Brazil
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Loss
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13–9
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Carlos Eduardo
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Decision (split)
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ACB 73: Silva vs. Makoev
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October 21, 2017
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3
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5:00
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Loss
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13–8
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Marcelo Alejandro Nuñez Sparling
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DQ (Illegal Strikes)
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Striker's House Cup 55
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October 17, 2015
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2
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1:32
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Curitiba, Brazil
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Loss
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13–7
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Luiz Cané
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Decision (unanimous)
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Standout Fighting Tournament 2
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November 29, 2013
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3
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5:00
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Win
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13–6
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Renan Fett
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TKO (elbow and punches)
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Predador FC 24
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August 9, 2013
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2
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3:58
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Won the Predador FC Light Heavyweight Championship.
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Win
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12–6
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Ryo Kawamura
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TKO (corner stoppage)
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World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10
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September 23, 2009
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1
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2:28
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Saitama, Japan
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Loss
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11–6
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Muhammed Lawal
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TKO (punches)
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World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6
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November 1, 2008
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3
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0:41
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Saitama, Japan
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Win
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11–5
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Kazuo Takahashi
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KO (knee)
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World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 3
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June 8, 2008
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2
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0:24
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Saitama, Japan
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Return to Light Heavyweight.
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Loss
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10–5
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Yoon Dong-sik
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Submission (armbar)
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Hero's 2007 in Korea
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October 28, 2007
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1
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6:12
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Seoul, South Korea
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Loss
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10–4
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Melvin Manhoef
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TKO (punches)
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Hero's 10
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September 17, 2007
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1
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1:00
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Yokohama, Japan
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Middleweight debut.
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Win
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10–3
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Claudio Cunha Godoy
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KO (knees)
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Predador FC 6: Octagon
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August 25, 2007
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2
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0:08
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Win
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9–3
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Ryo Kawamura
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KO (punches)
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Pancrase: Rising 5
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May 30, 2007
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2
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3:44
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Tokyo, Japan
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Win
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8–3
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Geno Vitale-Sansoti
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Decision (unanimous)
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Predador FC 5: Kamae
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April 21, 2007
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3
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5:00
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Loss
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7–3
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Leandro Gordo
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Decision (unanimous)
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Tsunamy 4
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October 7, 2006
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3
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5:00
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Pelotas, Brazil
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Win
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7–2
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Jorge Luis Bezerra
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Decision (unanimous)
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Storm Samurai 11
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May 21, 2006
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3
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5:00
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Curitiba, Brazil
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Win
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6–2
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Rafael Tatu
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Decision (unanimous)
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Meca 12: Meca World Vale Tudo 12
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July 9, 2005
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3
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5:00
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Win
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5–2
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Avallone Filho
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TKO (soccer kicks)
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Storm Samurai 7
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June 11, 2005
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1
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3:52
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Curitiba, Brazil
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Win
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4–2
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Divino Lopes
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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Shooto Brazil: New Generation
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November 28, 2004
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1
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3:32
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Curitiba, Brazil
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Win
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3–2
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Yuguem Toma
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KO (knee)
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Storm Samurai 4
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August 7, 2004
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1
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N/A
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Brazil
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Loss
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2–2
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Antonio Canudo
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Decision (unanimous)
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Real Fight 1
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July 30, 2004
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3
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5:00
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Loss
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2–1
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Jefferson Gaucho
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Decision (split)
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CO: Muay Thai & Vale Tudo
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May 2, 2004
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3
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5:00
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Curitiba, Brazil
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Win
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2–0
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Emerson Graxaim
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KO
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Storm Samurai 3
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April 18, 2004
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2
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0:45
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Curitiba, Brazil
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Win
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1–0
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Jefferson Gaucho
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TKO (doctor stoppage)
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Challenge Original Brazilian Vale Tudo 2
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December 20, 2003
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1
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5:00
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Curitiba, Brazil
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References