Anderson Silva
Awards & Honours
14
Awards Won
9
Honours
10
Rankings
5
Covers
5
Records
Anderson Silva's trophy case reflects his dominance. He set UFC records for longest title reign (2,457 days), most consecutive wins (16), and most consecutive title defenses (10). He won the ESPY for Best Fighter in 2012 and was named Fighter of the Year by Fighters Only in 2008 and 2012. His front-kick knockout of Vitor Belfort earned Knockout of the Year from multiple outlets. In 2023, he entered the UFC Hall of Fame, solidifying his place among the sport's immortals.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted into the Pioneer Wing for his contributions to mixed martial arts.
Fighters Only Hall of Fame Inductee
Recognized for his career achievements.
Brazilian National Order of Merit
Awarded for his contributions to Brazilian sports.
Keys to the City of São Paulo
Honored for his achievements and representation of the city.
Keys to the City of Curitiba
Recognized for his success and connection to the city.
Guinness World Record, Longest reign as UFC Middleweight Champion
2,457 days as champion.
Guinness World Record — Most consecutive wins in UFC
16 consecutive wins.
Guinness World Record, Most consecutive title defenses in UFC
10 consecutive title defenses.
World MMA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for lifetime contributions to MMA.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Fighters of All Time
Top 10 MMA Fighters of All Time
Top 10 MMA Fighters of All Time
Best MMA Fighters of All Time
Top 10 Fighters of All Time
Greatest Fighter in UFC History
Top 10 Fighters in UFC History
Top 10 Fighters of All Time
Greatest Fighters in MMA History
Greatest MMA Fighters of All Time
Magazine Covers
TIME
August 2011
The Spider: Anderson Silva, the World's Most Dangerous Man
ESPN The Magazine
February 2012
The Spider's Web: How Anderson Silva Became the Greatest
Sports Illustrated
July 2012
The Greatest: Anderson Silva's Unbeatable Run
Men's Fitness
October 2012
The Perfect Fighter: Anderson Silva's Training Secrets
GQ Brazil
November 2013
The Spider's Legacy
Records & Feats
Longest title reign in UFC history
Silva held the UFC Middleweight Championship for 2,457 days, the longest reign in UFC history at the time.
Most consecutive wins in UFC
Silva won 16 consecutive fights in the UFC, a record that stood until 2023.
Most consecutive title defenses in UFC
Silva defended the UFC Middleweight Championship 10 times in a row, a record at the time.
Most finishes in UFC title fights
Silva finished 9 opponents in title fights, more than any other champion in UFC history.
Iconic front kick knockout
Silva's front kick knockout of Vitor Belfort at UFC 126 is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular knockouts in MMA history.