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Antonio Silva

Nickname Bigfoot Birthdate 9/14/1979
Height / Weight 6'4" - 265 Place of Birth Campina Grande, Paraiba, Brazil

Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva is a powerful striker and gifted grappler. He is a jiu-jitsu black belt and trains out of American Top Team (ATT) in Coconut Creek, Florida. His biggest win came against Fedor Emelianenko in Strikeforce's heavyweight tournament. He lost to Daniel Cormier in the semi-finals.

Bigfoot Silva also holds notable wins over former UFC heavyweight champions Andrei Arlovski and Ricco Rodriguez. He has notable losses to Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum and Eric Pele.

Silva suffers from Acromegaly, which causes enlargement of facial and body features.

Antonio Silva is currently ranked 10th among mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweights according to the USA TODAY/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings.

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Day After: UFC 146 Caps MMA's Memorable May

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 27, 2012 2:59 PM EDT

There was plenty of bad MMA news in May. But UFC 146 served as a reminder of what's good about the sport.

UFC 146: Dos Santos Vs. Mir Results - Heavyweight Rankings Fallout

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 27, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

A look at how the heavyweight rankings will shake out after UFC 146, which saw Junior dos Santos defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Frank Mir

UFC 146 results recap: What's next for Junior dos Santos?

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com discusses what the future may hold for UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos after his one-sided TKO win over Frank Mir at UFC 146 in Las Vegas on May 26, 2012.

UFC 146 results: Junior dos Santos vs Cain Velasquez is what's next

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 12:36 PM EDT

It looks like a Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez rematch is all but booked, according to UFC President Dana White.

UFC 146 results: The disparity between heavyweights was on full display last night

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

Five heavyweights won their fights last night in impressive fashion. But what is the difference between their victories?

UFC 146 results recap: Cain Velasquez vs Antonio Silva fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's UFC 146 co-main event bout between heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva. What opening second blunder may have cost "Bigfoot" the fight before it even got going? Find out inside.

UFC 146 results recap: Winners and losers from 'Dos Santos vs Mir'-led event

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

MMAmania.com recaps the long list of big winners and lowly losers from UFC 146, the May 26 event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check it out!

UFC 146 results recap: Junior dos Santos vs Frank Mir fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down last night's UFC 146 main event, a heavyweight title tilt between champion Junior dos Santos and ex-champ Frank Mir. What key striking strategy allowed dos Santos to land on Mir at will? Find out inside.

UFC 146 Results: Winners And Losers

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 27, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

UFC 146 was full of highs and lows, so we'll look at some of the real winners and losers from the card.

UFC 146 results recap from last night (May 26) for 'Dos Santos vs Mir' in Las Vegas

by Chris Hall from Cageside Seats on May 27, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Last night Junior Dos Santos knocked out Frank Mir with ease and Cain Velasquez made a bloody mess of Bigfoot Silva. Who do you think these fighters should face next?

UFC 146 results recap from last night for 'Dos Santos vs Mir' in Las Vegas on May 26

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Mir" results, recap and complete coverage of the MMA pay-per-view (PPV) event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 26, 2012, including winners, losers and everything you need to get up to speed on an action-packed night of "big" fights.

UFC 146: The New State Of The Heavyweight Division

by SundownMotel from SB Nation Bay Area on May 27, 2012 6:30 AM EDT

UFC 146 results: 'Report Card' for 'Dos Santos vs Mir' PPV event in Las Vegas

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 6:00 AM EDT

Class is in session: UFC 146 results are in for "Dos Santos vs. Mir" pay-per-view (PPV) event and so, too, are the grades for the fighters who competed at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 26, 2012. Who passed? Who failed? Find out!

Full UFC 146 fight video highlights for 'Dos Santos vs Mir' last night (May 26) in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 5:00 AM EDT

Check out a complete highlight package of the entire UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Mir" main card that went down last night (Sat., May 26, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC 146 results: Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez knockouts equal a heavyweight rematch

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 4:00 AM EDT

Last November, Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez battled for the UFC heavyweight title. After UFC 146, it's time for a rematch.

UFC 146: Cain Velasquez Vs. Antonio Silva Fight Video Highlights

by Bloody Elbow from Bloody Elbow on May 27, 2012 3:57 AM EDT

Fight video highlights for Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva at UFC 146.

UFC 146: Cain Velasquez Vs. Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva Fight Video

by Shaun Al-Shatti from SB Nation Arizona on May 27, 2012 3:37 AM EDT

Cain Velasquez vs Bigfoot Silva full fight video highlights from UFC 146

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2012 3:30 AM EDT

Check out fight video highlights from the Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva bout that took place last night (Sat., May 26, 2012) in the co-main event of the UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Mir" fight card in Las Vegas.

Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva Fight Video Highlights

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 27, 2012 3:01 AM EDT

Fight video highlights for UFC 146's heavyweight co-main event, Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. The all-heavyweight event took place May 26, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

Cain Velasquez Won't Be Happy Until The Belt Is Around His Waist

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 27, 2012 2:28 AM EDT

Cain Velasquez talks about his bloody UFC 146 win over Antonio 'Big Foot' Silva, Daniel Cormier's advice on his opponent, learning from defeat and more with MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani.

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