Joe Rogan has always been a great admirer of the man they call “the Bijl murderer.”
His wild versions in Pride earned Wanderlei Silva a reputation as one of the most violent and aggressive men in MMA.
Colleague Pride and UFC Icon Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson previously stated that everyone was afraid of Silva after his remarkable run in Japan.
Silva's return to the UFC fought several times in the Octagon before he started to achieve enormous success.
On this day in 2008 he looked back from a decision loss to Chuck Liddell by reminding everyone where he was really capable of UFC 84.
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Joe Rogan said that Keith Jardine was' mercy “from Wanderlei Silva on UFC 84
UFC 84 On 24 May 2008, it was an important date for Wanderlei Silva who came for the first time in his career of three consecutive losses.
'The Bijl murderer' had his back against the wall, but that only made him more dangerous on his way to the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Silva's second outing in the Octagon Since returning to the promotion against Keith Jardine against light heavyweight.
'The dean of Mean' had defeated Chuck Liddell through a split decision last time and he looked to wear that momentum in a different victory over a legend of the sport.
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Only 20 seconds in the fight -unleashed Silva A characteristic flurry of punches with a second 5 seconds later that Jardine dropped to his knees.
The American rose again, but the ruthless Brazilian sent him back to the canvas with a number of devastating follow -up names that ended the fight in just 36 seconds.
Joe Rogan said that while looking at the repetitions that referee Steve Mazzagatti Jardine had merciful “to take even more punishment, the ability of Silva to put opponents away.
“Keith is in big problems here and Wanderlei swarms on him. He probably has the best murderer and instinct and finishing a hunter in MMA. If he has hurt you, he swarms on you.”
The UFC career of Wanderlei Silva has not fulfilled its run in pride
While he produced some memorable finishes and great collisions, Wanderlei Silva's return to the UFC did not realize the success he had pride.
The Brazilian icon was undefeated for four years in the promotion where he strengthened his status as a legend of the sport.
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After his victory over Keith Jardine at UFC 84, Silva would compete in the Octagon 7 times and go into this Stint with 3-4.
Anyway, Silva was admitted last year in the pioneer wing of the UFC Hall of Fame, because he has not fought since 2018.