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Anderson Silva Fighter Profile – MMA/UFC Stats

Anderson “The Spider” Silva

Dark man with shaved head and white shirt. Anderson Silva.
  • Age: 45
  • Date of birth: 14 April 1975
  • Born: Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Fighting out of: Los Angeles, California
  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
  • Weight: 185 lb (84 kg; 18 st 13.2 lb)
  • Reach: 77 1⁄2 in (197 cm)
  • Stance: Southpaw
  • Main styles: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Taekwondo
  • Belts: 3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 5th dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Black prajied in Muay Thai
  • Gym / Teams: Team Nogueira, X-Gym, Killer Bees
  • Pro MMA record: 34-10, 1 no-contest 
  • Winning %: 77%
  • Losing %: 29%
  • Wins by KO/TKO: 23 (68%)
  • Wins by submission: 3 (8%)
  • Wins by decision: 8 (24%)

Stand out Stats

  • Until Demetrious Johnson broke it in 2017, Silva held the UFC record for the most consecutive title defenses at 11. The legend held the middleweight title from October, 2006 until July, 2013. 
  • “The Spider” still holds the record for longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days (1
  • Silva also holds the record for most consecutive victories in the UFC at 16

Pro MMA Record  (2)

ResultOpponentEventMethodRoundTime
LossJared CannonierUFC 237 – Namajunas vs. Andrade May / 11 / 2019TKO (leg kick)14:49
LossIsrael AdesanyaUFC 234 – Adesanya vs. Silva
Feb / 09 / 2019
Decision (unanimous)35:00
WinDerek BrunsonUFC 208 – Holm vs. De Randamie Feb / 11 / 2017Decision (unanimous)35:00
LossDaniel CormierUFC 200 – Tate vs. Nunes
Jul / 09 / 2016
Decision (unanimous)35:00
LossMichael BispingUFC Fight Night 84 – Silva vs. Bisping Feb / 27 / 2016Decision (unanimous)55:00
No ContestNick DiazUFC 183 – Silva vs. Diaz
Jan / 31 / 2015
NC (overturned)55:00
LossChris WeidmanUFC 168 – Weidman vs. Silva 2
Dec / 28 / 2013
TKO (leg injury)21:16
LossChris WeidmanUFC 162 – Silva vs. Weidman
Jul / 06 / 2013
KO (punches)21:18
WinStephan BonnarUFC 153 – Silva vs. Bonnar
Oct / 13 / 2012
TKO (knee to the body and punches)14:40
WinChael SonnenUFC 148 – Silva vs. Sonnen 2 Jul / 07 / 2012TKO (knee to the body and punches)21:55
WinYushin OkamUFC 134 – Silva vs. Okami
Aug / 27 / 2011
TKO (punches)22:04
WinVitor BelfortUFC 126 – Silva vs. Belfort
Feb / 05 / 2011
KO (front kick and punches)13:25
WinChael SonnenUFC 117 – Silva vs. Sonnen
Aug / 07 / 2010
Submission (triangle armbar)53:10
WinDemian MaiaUFC 112 – Invincible
Apr / 10 / 2010
Decision (unanimous)55:00
WinForrest GriffinUFC 101 – Declaration
Aug / 08 / 2009
KO (punch)13:23
WinThales LeitesUFC 97 – Redemption
Apr / 18 / 2009
Decision (unanimous)55:00
WinPatrick CôtéUFC 90 – Silva vs. Cote
Oct / 25 / 2008
TKO (knee injury)30:39
WinJames IrvinUFC Fight Night 14 – Silva vs. Irvin Jul / 19 / 2008KO (punches)11:01
WinDan HendersonUFC 82 – Pride of a Champion Mar / 01 / 2008Submission (rear-naked choke)24:52
WinRich FranklinUFC 77 – Hostile Territory
Oct / 20 / 2007 R
TKO (knees)21:07
WinNate MarquardtUFC 73 – Stacked
Jul / 07 / 2007
TKO (punches)14:50
WinTravis LutterUFC 67 – All or Nothing
Feb / 03 / 2007
Submission (triangle choke with elbows)22:11
WinRich FranklinUFC 64 – Unstoppable
Oct / 14 / 2006
KO (knee)12:59
WinChris LebenUFC Fight Night 5 – Leben vs. Silva Jun / 28 / 2006KO (knee)10:49
WinTony FryklundCage Rage 16 – Critical Condition Apr / 22 / 2006KO (reverse elbow)12:02
LossYushin OkamiROTR 8 – Rumble on the Rock 8 Jan / 20 / 2006DQ (illegal kick)12:33
WinCurtis StoutCage Rage 14 – Punishment Dec / 03 / 2005KO (punches)14:59
WinJorge RiveraCage Rage 11 – Face Off
Apr / 30 / 2005
TKO (knees and punches)23:53
LossRyo ChonanPride – Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004 R
Submission (flying scissor heel hook)33:08
WinLee MurrayCage Rage 8 – Knights of the Octagon Sep / 11 / 2004Decision (unanimous)35:00
WinJeremy HornGladiator FC – Day 2
Jun / 27 / 2004
Decision (unanimous)35:00
WinWaldir dos AnjosCF 1 – Conquista Fight 1
Dec / 20 / 2003
TKO (corner stoppage)15:00
LossDaiju TakasePride 26 – Bad to the Bone Jun / 08 / 2003Submission (triangle choke)18:33
WinCarlos NewtonPride 25 – Body Blow
Mar / 16 / 2003
KO (flying knee and punches)16:27
WinAlexander OtsukaPride 22 – Beasts From The East 2 Sep / 29 / 2002Decision (unanimous)35:00
WinAlex StieblingPride 21 – Demolition Jun / 23 / 2002 Read more at https://www.sherdog.com/
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TKO (doctor stoppage)11:23
WinRoan CarneiroMeca 6 – Meca World Vale Tudo 6 Jan / 31 / 2002Submission (punches)15:32
WinHayato SakuraiShooto – To The Top 7
Aug / 26 / 2001
Decision (unanimous)35:00
WinIsrael AlbuquerqueMeca 5 – Meca World Vale Tudo 5 Jun / 09 / 2001Submission (punches)16:17
WinTetsuji KatoShooto – To The Top 2
Mar / 02 / 2001
Decision (unanimous)35:00
WinClaudionor FontinelleMeca – World Vale Tudo 4
Dec / 16 / 2000
TKO (punches and knees)14:35
WinJose BarretoMeca 2 – Meca World Vale Tudo 2 Aug / 12 / 2000TKO (head kick and punches)11:06
LossLuiz AzeredoMeca 1 – Meca World Vale Tudo 1 May / 27 / 2000Decision (unanimous)210:00
WinFabrício CamõesBFC – Brazilian Freestyle Circuit 1 Jun / 25 / 1997TKO (retirement)125:14
WinRaimundo PinheiroBFC – Brazilian Freestyle Circuit 1 Jun / 25 / 1997Submission (rear-naked choke)11:53

Biography / Interesting Facts

Silva’s martial art roots

Silva was born into an impoverished family in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1975. The future UFC champion began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a child and also began taking Taekwondo, Muay Thai and Capoeira classes when he was a teenager.

Silva ends Rich Franklin’s run as middleweight champ

After taking out Chris Leben in less than 60 seconds in his UFC debut, Silva was booked to fight the reigning middleweight champ, Rich Franklin at UFC 64 in October, 2016. Silva proceeded to finish Franklin inside of the three minutes to secure the 185 crown. Franklin had won eight straight bouts prior to the loss, and had defended the middleweight belt twice, prior to facing Silva.

2 men fighting MMA.

Silva vs. Sonnen: one of MMA’s greatest rivalries

Following Silva’s sixth title defense of the UFC’s middleweight title in April, 2010, the champion was booked to fight noted wrestler Chael Sonnen in August of that year at UFC 117. Due to Sonnen’s brash, and at times controversial persona, the match-up garnered extensive attention. 

Sonnen dominated much of the fight with his wrestling and top-game, but in round five, Silva caught the American with a triangle-choke/armbar to secure the comeback victory. After the bout, Silva’s team claimed the champion had fought with an injured rib. 

The two were booked for a rematch in July, 2012 at UFC 148. The second fight unfolded rather differently, however, as Silva stopped his rival in the second round with a vicious knee to the body and follow-up strikes. The card is believed to have sold over 900,000 pay-per-views, making it one of the biggest events in UFC history (3).

Silva’s storied reign comes to an end

After defending the middleweight title for a record, 11 times, Silva was signed to face rising, American star Chris Weidman at UFC 162 in July, 2013. As Silva showboated in the second round, Weidman knocked him out with a thumping hook to end the legend’s awe-inspiring reign. 

Due to how the first fight ended, and because of Silva’s record, the fighters were booked for a rematch at UFC 168 in December, 2013. The second fight ended under tragic circumstances, however, as Silva’s leg was broken in round two when Weidman checked his kick.

The star gets flagged for PEDs

Silva faced Nick Diaz in January, 2015, and recorded a decision win over the Stockton star. After the bout, however, the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced that Silva had tested positive for several banned substances, including the anabolic steroids, Drostanolone and Androstane.

The fight was overturned to a no-contest and Silva was ultimately suspended for one year. The former champion denied knowingly taking any type of performance enhancing drug, and his team claimed a tainted sexual enhancement drug was behind the positive test.

In November, 2017, Silva was pulled from a scheduled bout with Kelvin Gastelum after testing positive for banned substances again. Silva once again claimed he never intentionally took any PEDs, and ultimately it was determined the positive test was due to a tainted supplement the star had taken.

The greatest fighter in UFC history?

Although Silva has incurred multiple losses later in his career, he is still widely considered to be one of the best MMA fighters in UFC and MMA history. During the peak of Silva’s reign as the UFC’s middleweight champion, however, the star was often referred to as the greatest fighter in MMA history.

You can see why with some of the exciting finishes he’s had over the years including his crane kick on Belfort (which was similar to Lyoto Machida’s knock out finish)

Silva’s estimated net worth

Due to Silva’s two-decade plus, decorated career, it’s been estimated the Brazilian star’s net worth is $18 million dollars. (4)

Silva’s Other Accomplishments

Silva has also featured in several MMA movies including ‘Tapped Out’, ‘The Invincible Dragon’ and ‘Like Water’ just to name a few.

He also opened his own private MMA gym equiped with top of the line weights, Bjj mats and cryotherapy tank. He was using this gym to help train upcoming fighters and prepare himself for his own fights. You can read more about the best MMA gyms here.

References

  1. Wikipedia, Anderson Silva. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Silva
  2. Sherdog, Anderson Silva. Retrieved from https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Anderson-Silva-1356
  3. Tapology, Pay Per View Buys. Retrieved from https://www.tapology.com/search/mma-event-figures/ppv-pay-per-view-buys-buyrate
  4. Celebrity Net Worth, Anderson Silva. Retrieved from https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/anderson-silva-net-worth/

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