Anderson Silva
Fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil
MMA Record: 22-4-0
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs. (84 kg)

TRAINING: Same as always. Muay-Thai, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and a lot of wrestling.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14.

What ranks and titles have you held? UFC Middleweight Champion, MECA Champion, Cage Rage Champion, Victories in Pride, Shooto, and Minotauro Fight, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.

Do you have any heroes? Spider-Man

What is your favorite technique? I love to stand up and exchange, but I also really enjoy fighting on the ground too.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? My team and I are very excited to fight in the UFC. I'm training very hard to make my presence known in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I'm currently working on my Physical Education degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was an office clerk, and I worked at McDonald’s.
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