-- He is 32-4, and hasn't experienced a loss in the UFC. His last loss came via a disqualification for an illegal kick in 2006.
-- He holds the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses. With the win over Sonnen, he is up to 10.
-- 25 of his wins are by stoppage, with 19 knockouts and seven submissions.
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-- He has seven fight night bonuses, including a Knockout of the Night win for $75,000 for the win over Sonnen.
-- With wins over Forrest Griffin and James Irvin, Silva was successful at light heavyweight as well as middleweight.
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