Anderson Silva

Biography

Anderson Silva spent years making the impossible look routine. His 16-fight UFC win streak remains the longest in company history, built on a foundation of Matrix-like head movement and pinpoint counter-striking. He would drop his hands, bait opponents into attacking, and then make them pay with devastating accuracy. The front kick to Vitor Belfort's face, the elbow knockout of Tony Fryklund, the come-from-behind submission of Chael Sonnen - Silva compiled a highlight reel that seemed to belong in a movie. For seven years, he ruled the middleweight division like a king, the most feared striker in MMA. Father time eventually caught up, but peak Silva was simply untouchable.

Career Highlights

• 16-fight UFC win streak (record)
• 10 middleweight title defenses
• UFC Middleweight Champion
• Defeated Franklin, Henderson, Sonnen
• Matrix-like striking

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