Few fights encapsulate the spirit of PRIDE FC like the David vs. Goliath showdown between Ikuhisa “Minowaman” Minowa taking on Giant Silva. Held on April 2, 2006, at PRIDE Bushido 10, this bizarre and captivating bout remains one of the most iconic moments in MMA seeing an absolutely insane size difference go down.
Giant Silva
- Giant Silva
- Height: 7’2” (218 cm)
- Weight: 385 lbs (175 kg)
A former professional wrestler and towering figure, Giant Silva entered the fight with an aura of sheer physical superiority. At over seven feet tall and weighing nearly 400 pounds, Silva’s size was his most intimidating weapon.