Anderson Silva is one of the greatest MMA stars of all time and has a huge net worth thanks to his performances in the Octagon
Anderson Silva Facts
| Birth Place | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Father’s Name | Juarez Silva |
| Mother’s Name | Vera Lucia da Silva |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Net Worth (2022) | $18 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $315,000 |
| Age | 47 |
| Date of Birth | April 14, 1975 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| MMA Debut | June 25, 1997 |
| MMA Record | 34-11 |
| Divisions | Light-Heavyweight/Middleweight |
| Achievements | Former UFC Middleweight Champion |
| Partner | Dayane |
| Children | Three sons and two daughters |
| Endorsements | Adidas |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva has achieved a lot of success in the MMA world and will go down as a legend in the sport.
The now 47-year-old didn’t have the greatest of upbringings as he wasn’t from an all-that well-to-do family in Brazil.
Last Updated: 29-10-2022
Silva used to stay with his aunt and uncle but started training in MMA during his teens. He made a name for himself across several promotions in Japan and Brazil before becoming a huge star.
The UFC saw the best of Silva as he won several titles in the Middleweight division. Silva also holds the record of holding the title for the longest time with a reign of 2,457 days but all good things must come to an end.
Anderson Silva Net worth and Payouts
Anderson Silva is one of the biggest stars in MMA and his reported net worth is stated to be $18m in 2021.
As with all fighters, Silva doesn’t earn a salary but is paid per fight. Most of the payouts available are from his UFC days and his first outing for the promotion saw him earn $66,000.
Silva had some huge earnings during his days as the champion with $260,000 coming in the win over Benson Henderson.
Defeating Chael Sonnen at UFC 177 saw him get a payout of $320,000. However, in the losses against Chris Weidman, Silva made a staggering $600,000 per event.
Silva also made $820,000 in the win over Derek Brunson while in his outing against Jared Cannonier he made $620,000. He also made around $750,000 in his final UFC outing against Uriah Hall.
Anderson Silva MMA and UFC record
Anderson Silva has an incredible MMA record of 34 wins, 11 losses and 1 no-contest. The Brazilian-American first won a title for the Shooto promotion as he beat Hayato Sakurai in 2001 in Japan.
He won the Rage Cage Middleweight title too before making his move to the UFC. Silva made his UFC debut in 2006 and went on a 16-fight winning streak.
He won the Middleweight title in his second UFC fight and only lost it in 2013 to Chris Weidman. That was his first loss in the UFC and then a bit of a losing streak started.
Silva lost five of his next seven fights and his UFC record stands at 17 wins, six losses and one no contest.
Anderson Silva last fought Uriah Hall on 31 October 2020. However, there are no plans for him to fight next after the loss to Hall.
Silva was shockingly released by the UFC, and it is to be seen who he signs for next.
Anderson Silva Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Anderson Silva was born on the 14th of April, 1975 in Sao Paulo, Brazil to parents Juarez Silva and Vera Lucia da Silva.
Silva is married to Dayane and has five children – three sons and two daughters.
While at the top of his game, Anderson Silva endorsed several brands like Nike, Burger King and many others.
Anderson Silva Boxing Career
Following his release from the UFC, Silva took up Boxing. He had already boxed twice before. Once in 1998 and the other in 2005.
In his third boxing match, Silva took on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and earned a narrow split decision win over the hometown favourite.
‘The Spider’ then flatlined former MMA star Tito Ortiz in a stunning first-round KO win.
Silva’s boxing record currently reads 3 wins and 1 loss.
FAQs about Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva has a net worth of $18 million.
Anderson Silva was born on the 14th of April, 1975.
Anderson Silva was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Anderson Silva’s nickname is ‘Spider.’
Anderson Silva made his UFC debut on the 28th of June, 2006 at UFC Fight Night 5.
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