Biography
Anderson Silva - MMA fighter, famous to the world as a former middleweight champion in UFC. Athlete for nicknamed Spider for 2018 is a record holder in the number of battles spent in the champion status. The fighter won 16 triumphs each other and 10 times defended the belt. UFC 13 times provided a partner a bonus as a reward for the "Evening Speech", and this figure is considered the second in the entire history of the association. Silli is called the best fighter of all time.Childhood and youth
Brazilian Anderson Silva was born in the city of São Paulo on April 14, 1975. His childhood was held in Curitib, so in an interview with the athlete more often calls his homeland him. The Anderson family is not among the rich, but relatives are friendly and appreciated each other. Silva was an active guy, and parents in every way supported any beginnings of the Son.
The training was easy, the successes made him MMA fighter. It changed the life of an athlete and made it possible to help close. Silva himself argues that if it became different, he would prefer a police officer's career.
The boy from an early age was fond of martial arts. At the age of 10, he began to master Taekwondo and for 4 years demonstrated excellent results. At 18 he became the owner of a black belt on this sport. The young man also attracted other types of struggle: Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. In 2006, Silva turned out to be the owner of a black belt in the second type of struggle and received the desired reward for the efforts from the hands of Antonio Nogair. Also has a black judo belt.
The first place of training athlete was Chute Boxe Academy. After some time, Anderson preferred to open his own club, which called Muay Thai Dream Team. The young man saw the prospects in his activity and created a sports biography of his own person. In 2006, he founded the Black House team, which included the Southair brothers, Lioto Machida and other fighters. After another 2 years, the efforts of Anderson opened a professional martial arts academy in Miami.
Martial arts
Anderson Silva is fighting under the nickname spider. Being a fan of a superhero-spider superhero, he began his career, leaving octave in a t-shirt with a favorite character. Fans secured this name for Silva. Athlete began to speak in MMA in 1997.
The status of a professional fighter appeared in the ring in 2000. The first 2 contests brought him a victory. Then followed by Lyuysu Azteno and 9 new triumphs. Anderson was invited to cooperate promotional companies Cage Rage, Pride, Gladiator FC. The athlete became the champion in the category "Middle Weight".
In 2001, Silva won Hayato Sakurai, who managed to keep the status of the winner during 20 fights in a row. The Japanese did not stand out, and the 3rd round became final for him. Speaking from 2002 for the organization "Pride Fighting Championships", Silva won the first 3 fights, but lost in 2003 Ditza Taksa.
Since 2006, the fighter has become a partner of the UFC organization and pulled out a victory in battle with Chris Liben. For this performance, the athlete received the award "Knockout of the Evenings". Then followed the competition with Rich Franklin and the final knockout, who sent an opponent to the octagon floor. Recommending the title of the UFC champion, Anderson in 16 fights argued his advantage. He became a record holder in the number of title defense. The man won such fighters like Nate Marcvardt, Jushin Okami, Viktor Belfort and others.
As a media personality Silva often gave an interview to various editions. The Brasilian television correspondent Anderson once stated that he plans to leave professional sports in 2009. The athlete planned to leave on peace in the status of the UFC champion, but for another 6 fights, before being thought about further prospects. In 2012, the fighter at the 10th time defended the title of champion in the middleweight, setting a high plank to rivals.
The title had to be given in the summer of 2013 to the opponent named Chris Vaidman. The defeat was the more concern that Anderson broke his leg in the process of struggle. He was in idle for a year, passing the rehabilitation after injury. In 2015, Silva went to the ring against Nika Diaz and defeated the enemy. The judges later changed the status of the match, as the fighter did not pass the doping test.
In 2016, Anderson was defeated by Michael Bisping, but the fight turned out to be "in the evening". In the fight, UFC 200 Anderson replaced John Jones and gave way to Daniel Kordier in the fight in the category "Fluid weight". Derek Branson, Rich Franklin, Fedor Emelianenko and Cheil Sonnen became his opponents for Silva's career.
Films
Anderson Silva refers to the number of athletes for whom career growth was not limited to the profession. At 34, the fighter understood that it could use his own popularity, and decided to try his strength to the movies. Proposals from producers came, and Silva chose the debut in the film "Never give up."
This project followed new roles. The appearance of Anderson has facilitated to the images of detectives, strong brutal men, athletes, so he was offered participation in the militants and serials. Over time, the novice artist provided a chance to voice cartoons. A bright example was the cartoon "worms".
Personal life
Now Silva is still engaged in sports, but pays time and second hobby, cinema. The fighter goes into octave and constantly supports the physical form. Every day he passes 3 workouts, he holds sparring and is engaged in fitness. Anderson observes a strict diet, preparing for a new contest.
Personal life for a man means a lot. Athlete's family is a wife and two children, live in Los Angeles. Three children born in previous relationships out of marriage live in Brazil. As a loving father, Silva often spends time with sons and daughters, therefore it is constantly in running between 2 countries.
The fighter pays attention to charity. It helps low-income families and participates in specialized projects organized by the Nogiir brothers.
Anderson Silva has a personal site and an account in "Instagram", where the athlete publishes photos and videos. Fans can join the interests of the idol and learn more about him by studying the account.
Anderson Silva now
Former UFC Champion Conor McGregor in 2018 threw a challenge, offering to go out together into octave. Anderson accepted him, explaining that the enemy was afraid of the fight with the age athlete. Promotion is negotiating regarding the conditions of contractions. For McGregor, the battle will become another marketing move, and for Silva - the way to prove that he is still in the ranks.
Anderson Silva's growth is 188 cm, and the weight is 83 kg.
Titles and awards
- Middleweight ufc champion
- 4-fold winner of the "Best Evening Bat"
- 7-multiple winner of the "Best Naukout of the Evening"
- 2-fold winner of the "pain of the evening"
- 10 Successful Title Protection
- The longest series of 16 victories in UFC history
- The most long possession of the title in UFC (2457 days)
- Champion Shooto in middleweight
- Middleweight Cage Cage Rage
- 3 Successful Title Protection
Filmography
- 2009 - "Never give up"
- 2009 - "Hell Network"
- 2013 - "While death does not give us 2"
- 2014 - "Hand-to-hand fight"
- 2014 - "7 hours night on Monday"
- 2018 - "Unbeatable Dragon"