Anderson “The Spider” Silva's Professional MMA debut
Silva made his professional debut against Fabrício Camões on April 25, 1998, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Fabrício Camões who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Anderson Silva beat Fabrício Camões by KO/TKO at 25:14 of Round 1.
Anderson “The Spider” Silva's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Silva made his debut in the UFC against Chris Leben on June 28, 2006, fighting on the main event of UFC Fight Night 5: Leben vs. Silva having compiled a 17-4-0 professional MMA record.
Anderson Silva beat Chris Leben by KO/TKO at 0:49 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Silva has gone on to fight a total of 25 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 17-7-0 with 1 no contest.
Winning the belt: UFC Middleweight Championship against Rich Franklin
Silva won the UFC Middleweight Championship defeating Rich Franklin on October 14, 2006 at UFC 64: Unstoppable.
This was Silva's 1st UFC championship fight.
Anderson Silva beat Rich Franklin by KO/TKO at 2:59 of Round 1.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Nate Marquardt
Silva defended his belt against Nate Marquardt on July 7, 2007 at UFC 73: Stacked.
This was Silva's first successful UFC middleweight title defence.
Anderson Silva beat Nate Marquardt by KO/TKO at 4:50 of Round 1.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Rich Franklin
Silva defended his belt for the 2nd time against Rich Franklin on October 20, 2007 at UFC 77: Hostile Territory.
Anderson Silva beat Rich Franklin by KO/TKO at 1:07 of Round 2.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Dan Henderson
Silva defended his belt for the 3rd time against Dan Henderson on March 1, 2008 at UFC 82: Pride of a Champion.
Anderson Silva beat Dan Henderson by Submission at 4:52 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #4: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Patrick Cote
Silva defended his belt for the 4th time against Patrick Cote on October 25, 2008 at UFC 90: Silva vs Cote.
Anderson Silva beat Patrick Cote by KO/TKO at 0:39 of Round 3.
Title defence #5: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Thales Leites
Silva defended his belt for the 5th time against Thales Leites on April 18, 2009 at UFC 97: Redemption.
Anderson Silva beat Thales Leites by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #6: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Demian Maia
Silva defended his belt for the 6th time against Demian Maia on April 10, 2010 at UFC 112: Invincible.
Anderson Silva beat Demian Maia by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #7: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Chael Sonnen
Silva defended his belt for the 7th time against Chael Sonnen on August 7, 2010 at UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen.
Anderson Silva beat Chael Sonnen by Submission at 3:10 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #8: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Vitor Belfort
Silva defended his belt for the 8th time against Vitor Belfort on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort.
Anderson Silva beat Vitor Belfort by KO/TKO at 3:25 of Round 1.
Title defence #9: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Yushin Okami
Silva defended his belt for the 9th time against Yushin Okami on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami.
Anderson Silva beat Yushin Okami by KO/TKO at 2:04 of Round 2.
Title defence #10: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Chael Sonnen
Silva defended his belt for the 10th time against Chael Sonnen on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2.
Anderson Silva beat Chael Sonnen by KO/TKO at 1:55 of Round 2.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Middleweight Championship to Chris Weidman
Silva lost his UFC Middleweight title to Chris Weidman on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman having previously made 10 title defences.
Anderson Silva lost to Chris Weidman by KO/TKO at 1:18 of Round 2.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Middleweight Championship loss to Chris Weidman
Silva lost his 1st middleweight title challenge, losing to Chris Weidman on December 28, 2013 at UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2.
Anderson Silva lost to Chris Weidman by KO/TKO at 1:16 of Round 2.
When was Anderson Silva's last win?
Silva's last win came against Derek Brunson at UFC 208 on Saturday February 11, 2017. Anderson Silva beat Derek Brunson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.