Anderson da Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and boxer, born in 1975, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. As UFC Middleweight Champion from 2006 to 2013 he set the record for the longest single title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days, during which he won sixteen consecutive fights, a UFC record at the time. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2023.
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Career HighlightHe is a former UFC Middleweight Champion who unified the UFC Middleweight and Pride World Welterweight Championship, and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days. 1 Classification
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How did Anderson Silva lose his record UFC middleweight title reign?
He was knocked out by Chris Weidman in the second round at UFC 162 on 6 July 2013.
Silva lost the title to Chris Weidman on 6 July 2013 at UFC 162. Although he was the heavy favorite, he was knocked out in the second round, which ended the longest title reign in UFC history.
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Anderson da Silva (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɐ̃deʁsõ ˈsiwvɐ]; born 14 April 1975) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
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Anderson da Silva (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɐ̃deʁsõ ˈsiwvɐ]; born 14 April 1975) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
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is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
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He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion who unified the UFC Middleweight and Pride World Welterweight Championship, and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days.
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Anderson da Silva (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɐ̃deʁsõ ˈsiwvɐ]; born 14 April 1975) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
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is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
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is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
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