Anderson Silvia is considered to be the best fighters in the world, pound for pound Won KO of the Night against Franklin and Griffin.
Won Submission of the Night against Henderson and Sonnen. Won Fight of the Night against Henderson, Griffin, and Sonnen.
Has made a record seven title defenses, 2-0 in the UFC at light heavyweight.
Set new record for most consecutive UFC wins (nine) with win over Leites, surpassing Royce Gracie and Jon Fitch. Record now stands at 12.
Decision win over Leites was his first time going to a decision since a 2004 win over Lee Murray.
Riding a 13 fight winning streak, with all but two wins coming by TKO, KO, or submission. Has not lost since January of 2006.
Before entering the UFC, scored wins over UFC vets Hayato Sakurai, Roan Carneiro, Alex Stiebling, Carlos Newton, Jeremy Horn, Lee Murray, Jorge Rivera, Curtis Stout, and Tony Fryklund. The only past, present, or future UFC fighters Silva faced and didn’t beat were Yushin Okami and Ryo Chonan.
He has only gone past the second round four times in his UFC career against Sonnen, Maia, Leites and Cote.
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Not only is he a great fighter he is also a hero and insperation to me and many other Amature MMA fighters ever if we cant understand what he is saying.