Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antônio Silva

Main Event | Tournament Quarter-Finals | 265 lbs
W
Silva defeats Emelianenko
L
KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage 5:00 Round 2 of 3, 10:00 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 5:00 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"The Last Emperor"

Fighter Comparison

15-2-0

Climbed to 16-2
Pro
Record
31-2-0

Fell to 31-3
+325
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-440
(Heavy Favorite)

Brazil
Nation

Russia
Brasilia
Distrito Federal
Fights out of
Stary Oskol
Belgorod Oblast
31
+4 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 34
+4 mos, 2 wks, 1 day
264.0 lbs
(119.7 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
230.0 lbs
(104.3 kgs)
6'4"
(194cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
82.0"
(208cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
American Top Team Gym Alexander Nevsky (Stary Oskol)

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 606

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Emelianenko
93%
Silva
7%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Fedor vs Silva
  • Date: Saturday 02.12.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: IZOD Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Bas Rutten & Michael Schiavello (HDNet), Gus Johnson, Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock (Showtime)
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Ron Kruck (HDNet), Gus Johnson (Showtime)
  • Emelianenko Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament
  • Tournament Round: Quarter-Finals
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Training  |  Fedor Training Video by Strikeforce / Showtime

    Strikeforce brings us this look at Fedor Emelianenko's training camp for the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix in this training video.

  • Interview  |  Pre-Fight Video Interview with Antonio Silva

    Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva discusses his upcoming fight with Fedor Emelianenko at Strikeforce.

  • Interview  |  MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani - Fedor Emelianenko Interview Pt. 1

    Ariel Helwani interviews Fedor Emelianenko prior to his bout with Antonio Silva in Strikeforce. Part 1.

  • Interview  |  MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani - Fedor Emelianenko Interview Pt. 2

    Ariel Helwani interviews Fedor Emelianenko prior to his bout with Antonio Silva in Strikeforce. Part 2.

  • Interview  |  MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani - Fedor Emelianenko Interview Pt. 3

    Ariel Helwani interviews Fedor Emelianenko prior to his bout with Antonio Silva in Strikeforce. Part 3.

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