50 MMA Fights You Must Watch Before You Die
45. Brian Stann Vs. Wanderlei Silva - UFC On Fuel TV 8
It's difficult to understand what came over Wanderlei Silva during his epic fight with Brian Stann. Maybe it was the nostalgia of fighting in his old stomping ground of the Saitama Super Arena or competing in front of the Japanese audience who worshipped him during his glory days. Whatever it was, it made the Brazilian fight like a man possessed.
Silva wasted zero time getting in Stann's face as The Axe Murderer trudged forward, taking whatever offense his opponent gave before striking back with his own attack. This didn't deter Stann in his pursuit of the finish, as the two created a human version of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots inside the Octagon.
After nine minutes and eight seconds of both men battering each other with strikes, Silva finally gave Stann more than he could handle. After landing a left hook behind the ear that put him to the canvas, Silva landed a couple more that turned Stann's lights out.