Silva Anderson is a well-known fighter of Brazilian origin, performing in a mixed style. From 2006 to 2013, he held the UFC championship belt in middle weight. Fans gave him the nickname "Spider" for his high tenacity.
Biography: early years
Anderson da Silva was born on April 14, 1975 in Sao Paulo. Immediately after its birth, the family moved to Curitiba, in the very south of Brazil. There he grew up and joined the martial arts. He has a special relationship with this city. In many interviews, the fighter says that his homeland is Curitiba, not Sao Paulo.
Anderson grew up a very active child, was a fidget. To direct his energy into a peaceful direction, his parents began to lead him through sports sections. He played football, athletics. In adolescence, became interested in wrestling. At age 14, Anderson began to attend the taekwondo section. Four years later, he grew to a black belt.
Silva later began practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu. For this martial art, he also has a black belt. He got it from the hands of the famous Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Subsequently, they will open the Team Nogueira MMA Academy in Miami together.
On a professional level, Anderson trained at the walls of the Chute Boxe Academy. He later founded his own organization, the Muay Thai Dream Team.
Career
Silva's first professional fight took place in June 1997. It was conducted by the BFC organization. Silva then defeated Raimund Pinheiro. That same evening, he knocked out Fabrizio Camoes.
Silva began the first fights in MMA in 2000. Then he was a member of the Mecca organization. The debut battle was miserably lost to teammate Luis Azered. Silva finished the next two fights with a knockout victory. His opponents were Jose Barreto and Claudinor Fontinellier.
This was followed by a series of brilliant victories. In 2001, under the auspices of the Japanese organization Shooto Silva won his first championship belt. Three years later, he became Cage Rage champion.
In 2006, Silva won the championship title according to the most influential fighting organization UFC. He held this title for eight years. In 2013, followed by a loss to Chris Weidman. In the same year, Silva was convicted of doping.
In 2019, Silva held two fights. And they both ended in defeat for him. In February, the Brazilian lost to Israel Adesanya from New Zealand, and in May - to the American Jared Cannonier. Silva did not despair, he continues to train and hopes for bright victories.
