Fábio Silva (fighter)


Fábio Silva 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.
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.

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.
He then faced future Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal at. He lost the fight via TKO due to punches in the third round.
Silva faced Ryo Kawamura at on September 23, 2009. He won the fight via TKO due to a corner stoppage at 2:28 in the first round.

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 before losing to UFC veteran Luiz Cané via unanimous decision at Standout Fighting Tournament 2.

Championships and accomplishments