Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PRIDE FCPRIDE 33: Second Coming
MiddleweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Dan Henderson
United StatesDan Henderson
“Hendo”
32-15-0
RESULT

Dan Henderson def. Wanderlei Silva (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 2:00
Wanderlei Silva
BrazilWanderlei Silva
“The Axe Murderer”
35-13-1 (1 NC)
Saturday, February 24, 2007

Dan Henderson defeated Wanderlei Silva by TKO in round 3 (2:00) in the Middleweight title main event of PRIDE 33: Second Coming, held Saturday, February 24, 2007.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dan Henderson vs Wanderlei Silva?

Dan Henderson defeated Wanderlei Silva by TKO in round 3 (2:00) in the Middleweight title main event of PRIDE 33: Second Coming, held Saturday, February 24, 2007.

Referee
Yuji Shimada
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Dan Henderson 39%61% Wanderlei Silva

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

32-15-0
Record
35-13-1 (1 NC)
1819
Power Index rating
1894
0
Win Streak
0
56
Age
50
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Style Matchup

Greco-Roman WrestlingFreestyle Wrestling
vs
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Dan Henderson
  • Black belt · BJJ
  • 2011Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship · Strikeforce
  • 2007Pride Middleweight Championship (205 lb) · Pride Fighting Championships
  • 2005Pride Welterweight Championship (183 lb) · Pride Fighting Championships

Camp Team Quest · Gresham, Oregon / Temecula, California, US

Wanderlei Silva

No background on record

Camp Wand Fight Team · Brazil

Striking Profile

2.44
SLpM
2.79
47%
Str. Acc.
40%
2.70
SApM
2.19
51%
Str. Def.
60%

Grappling Profile

1.52
TD Avg.
0.97
52%
TD Acc.
53%
57%
TD Def.
62%
0.30
Sub. Avg.
0.60

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Dan Henderson · 2-3
  • L
    Jon Jones
    Submission Underground 2 · Dec 10, 2016
    Submission · R1 · 6:39
  • L
    Michael Bisping
    UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2 · Oct 9, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Hector Lombard
    UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2 · Jun 4, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 1:27 · Middleweight
  • L
    Vitor Belfort
    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson · Nov 7, 2015
    TKO · R1 · 2:07 · Middleweight
  • W
    Tim Boetsch
    UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson · Jun 6, 2015
    TKO · R1 · 0:28 · Middleweight
Wanderlei Silva · 1-4
  • L
    Acelino Freitas
    Spaten Fight Night 2 · Sep 27, 2025
    Disqualification · R4 · 1:34
  • L
    Quinton Jackson
    Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald · Sep 29, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 4:32 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Chael Sonnen
    Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva · Jun 24, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Brian Stann
    UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann · Mar 3, 2013
    TKO · R2 · 4:08 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Rich Franklin
    UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II · Jun 23, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 18 fights · 12 fights
29.2
Avg sig. strikes
27.1
0.83
Avg takedowns
0.17
1:37
Avg control time
0:22
81
Career high strikes
58
4
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Dan Henderson
Strike target
Wanderlei Silva
62%
Head
70%
16%
Body
13%
21%
Leg
17%
Dan Henderson
Strike position
Wanderlei Silva
50%
Distance
70%
29%
Clinch
20%
21%
Ground
10%