Height
6' 4"
Reach
82.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
44
"Bigfoot"
ANTÔNIO SILVA
Height
6' 4"
Reach
82.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
44
The Brazilian heavyweight Antônio Silva established himself as a force through his work in several premier organizations, including EliteXC, Strikeforce, and the UFC. Training out of American Top Team, the orthodox fighter utilizes skills in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alongside his heavy striking output. Throughout his extensive career, he has tested himself against many elite athletes in the division, most notably securing a victory over Fedor Emelianenko during their 2011 meeting.
Entering his appearance at UFC Fight Night, the veteran holds a professional record of 16-14 with one no-contest. His recent activity shows a difficult stretch, as he experienced stoppage defeats in his last five outings. These setbacks include losses to Gabriel Gonzaga and Rico Verhoeven, followed by more recent results against Quentin Domingos, Vitaly Minakov, and Oleg Popov.