Completed MMA Bout

Thiago Silva vs. Houston Alexander

Co-Main Event | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA

Thiago Silva defeats Houston Alexander via KO/TKO at 3:25 of Round 1

Thiago Silva
Houston "The Assassin" Alexander

Silva
KO/TKO
Round 1

11-0-0   Pro Record At Fight   8-1-0
Climbed to 12-0   Record After Fight   Fell to 8-2
+140 (Slight Underdog)   Betting Odds   -175 (Slight Favorite)
Brazil   Nationality   United States
Boca Raton, Florida   Fighting out of   Omaha, Nebraska
25 years, 5 days   Age at Fight   35 years, 7 months, 3 weeks, 5 days
204.0 lbs (92.5 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   203.0 lbs (92.1 kgs)
6'1" (185cm)   Height   6'0" (183cm)
74.0" (188cm)   Reach   72.0" (183cm)
Blackzilians   Gym   Team Doyle
UFC 78
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 78: Validation
  • Date: Saturday 11.17.2007
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 8 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Silva Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Alexander Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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