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Anderson Silva

Nickname The Spider Birthdate 4/14/1975
Height / Weight 6'2" - 185 Place of Birth Sao Paolo, Brazil

Anderson "The Spider" Silva is the reigning UFC middleweight champion and one of the most dominant strikers the sport has ever seen. A native of Curitiba, Brazil, Anderson Silva models himself after boxer Roy Jones, Jr. He has trained with Chute Boxe and Team Nogueira and holds the record for the most consecutive wins in the UFC, as well as most UFC title defenses. He has also had success at light-heavyweight, including a dominant win over former UFC champion Forrest Griffin.

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UFC 144 In-Depth Preview: Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Feb 22, 2012 11:00 AM EST

Morning Report: King Mo's Near Amputation, Dana White Calls Floyd Mayweather 'Racist'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 22, 2012 8:00 AM EST

Earlier this week King Mo adressed rumors of his health crisis while recounting the chilling experience that changed his life. Catch up with Lawal's story, along with all the other MMA you may have missed on the Morning Report.

Anderson Silva injury update: 'I'll continue doing physical therapy until the pain goes away'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 21, 2012 11:12 AM EST

Anderson Silva updates fans on his rehabilitation from injuries to his shoulder and back. Will he be ready for Chael Sonnen in June?

UFC 144 fight card: Yushin Okami vs Tim Boetsch preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 144 main card bout between middleweights Yushin Okami and Tim Boetsch. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Dan Henderson Denies That He Declined UFC Offer Of Lyoto Machida

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 18, 2012 1:00 PM EST

Former Strikeforce champ Dan Henderson is frustrated that he's not getting a UFC bout and denies that he turned down a bout with Lyoto Machida.

Technique Talk: Stephen Thompson Retrofits Karate for MMA

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Feb 18, 2012 10:00 AM EST

In the first edition of Technique Talk, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson explains how he beat Dan Stittgen at UFC 143, but more importantly, how karate can be used in modern MMA.

Anderson Silva: My opinion of Chael Sonnen is that he doesn't respect nothing

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 18, 2012 8:00 AM EST

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva feels that Chael Sonnen does not respect anything.

Poll: UFC names the 12 hottest fights of 2012

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2012 5:39 PM EST

The UFC names its hottest fights of 2012. Who made the cut?

Chris Weidman: 'I'll finish Anderson Silva' (Video)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2012 9:36 AM EST

UFC middleweight prospect Chris Weidman is confident in his skills. Very confident. See why in this video.

Morning Report: Anderson Silva Talks Old Age, Jon Jones Verbally Spars With Rashad Evans

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 17, 2012 8:00 AM EST

Anderson Silva talks old age and Jon Jones verbally spars with Rashad Evans on the Morning Report.

Dana White Says He Doesn't Know What To Do With Dan Henderson

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Feb 16, 2012 7:00 PM EST

UFC president Dana White says he doesn't know what he should do next with Dan Henderson.

Video: UFC Champion Jon Jones Applies Rear Naked Choke To Comedian Bobby Kelly

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Feb 16, 2012 4:33 PM EST

UFC star Jon Jones dropped by the Opie & Anthony show this week and made his appearance a notable one. Watch the video of his rear naked choke on comedian Bobby Kelly.

UFC Quick Quote: Dana White doesn't know what to do with Dan Henderson

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 16, 2012 3:40 PM EST

UFC President Dana White outright admits that he has no idea what to do with Dan Henderson, seeing as he's a title contender at both light heavyweight and middleweight but both of those divisions have bouts lined up for later this year.

UFC On Fuel TV Results: Carlos Condit Shouldn't Wait For Georges St. Pierre

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Feb 16, 2012 3:20 PM EST

UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit can either wait to fight Georges St. Pierre or defend his title this summer. Josh Nason says the choice is obvious: fight now.

Anderson Silva Says He Won't Fight Jon Jones, Thinks Chael Sonnen Is Bad For The Sport

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Feb 16, 2012 11:06 AM EST

Anderson Silva discusses a variety of topics including his age, Chael Sonnen and superfights against Georges St. Pierre and Jon Jones

UFC on FUEL TV results: Carlos Condit vs. Jake Ellenberger rematch must be booked

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Feb 16, 2012 6:15 AM EST

Jake Ellenberger is riding a six-fight win streak. His only loss inside the Octagon is against interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. It's a rematch that needs to happen.

Chael Sonnen still has not officially been offered Anderson Silva rematch

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2012 2:30 PM EST

Chael Sonnen says he hasn't actually been officially offered a rematch against Anderson Silva. But does that mean the fight isn't happening?

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - Amir Sadollah's Sword, Plus Several Online Feuds

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Feb 15, 2012 9:01 AM EST

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week's most interesting bits from the UFC and MMA twitter world.

Video: Pros pick Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen II

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 14, 2012 11:41 AM EST

Who is going to win the rematch between Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva? Here's what fellow UFC pros had to say about it.

Random Awesome Fights: Introducing Michael Page

by mountaineers101 from Gals Guide To MMA on Feb 13, 2012 1:52 PM EST

Come meet Michael Page in his first MMA bout! Karate expert and kickboxing champion!

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