…was born on April 14, 1975. Brazilian-American mixed martial artist and boxer.

One of the greatest fighters, a UFC middleweight champion for almost 7 years, with 10 title defenses and 16 wins in a row. He has versatile technique, extensive experience in martial arts, and excellent physical data for his weight category (tall height and long arms).

UFC President Dana White, UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and numerous mixed martial arts (MMA) experts have named Silva as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.