Everything About the Legendary Fighter [2023 Update]

Anderson Silva is the most dominating name in the UFC fighting history from Brazilian. Silva is a previous UFC Middleweight Champion in MMA who holds numerous records.

Many UFC publications, including the UFC president, Dana White, said that Silva is the greatest MMA fighter. The records include the longest title streak with 16 straight successes and the most title protection at 10.

Moreover, Silva joined Chute Boxe Academy and later procured his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira.

Anderson has shown up in a few movies and the Netflix unscripted TV drama ‘Ultimate Beastmaster.’

There is also a documentary based on Anderson Silva’s life named ‘Similar to Water.’

Also, Silva is a devotee of comic books, especially, Spider-Man, from whom he got his moniker ‘The Spider.’

Quick Facts | Anderson Silva

Full Name Anderson da Silva
Birth Date April 14, 1975
Age 48
Birth Place Sau Paulo, Brazil
Nick Name The Spider
Religion Christianity
Nationality Brazilian-American
Ethnicity African
Education Not Known
Horoscope Aries
Father’s Name Juarez Silva
Mother’s Name Vera Lucia Da Silva
Siblings Christian Edmundo Silva
Height 1.88 m
Weight 185 lbs
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Light-Brown
Residence Los Angeles, California, USA
Build Muscular
Marital Status Married
Wife Dayane Silva
Children 5
Children Name Gabriel Silva, Joao Victor Silva, Kalyl Silva, Kaory Silva & Kauana Silva
Net Worth $8 million
Salary $6,20,000 Per Fight
Affiliations UFC
Division Middleweight, Lightweight
Active Since 1997-Present
Total Fights 46
Win-Loss 34 (Win), 12 (Loss)
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Update November, 2023

Physical Appearance | Anderson Silva

As a professional fighter, Silva has a muscular physique. 

Accordingly, Silva has a height of 1.88m and has a considerable body weighing around 185 lbs.

Likewise, Anderson has a dark skin tone, plus back hair and light brown eyes.

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