Anderson Silva Through the Years

Anderson Silva's first sparring session with Chute Boxe Team A

Anderson Silva's first sparring session with Chute Boxe Team A

Anderson Silva lost to Luiz Azeredo in his Meca debut (2000)

Anderson Silva with Chute Boxe teammates (Sergio Cunha, Rafael Cordeiro and Wanderlei Silva) after defeating Claudionor Fontinelli at Meca 4 (2000)

Anderson Silva in a studio session right after defeating Hayato Sakurai in a 2001 Shooto bout.

Anderson Silva in a studio session right after defeating Hayato Sakurai in a 2001 Shooto bout.

Anderson Silva in a candid family photo circa 2001.

Anderson Silva's first cover for Tatame Magazine after defeating Alex Stiebling in a Pride FC match.

Anderson Silva with Chute Boxe teammates after Shogun Rua made his victorious debut at Meca 7 (2002)

Anderson Silva's pro boxing debut at Mino Fight (2004)

Anderson Silva celebrating Big Nog's win over Randy Couture at UFC 102 in 2009.

Anderson Silva getting his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from the Nogueira brothers (2005).

Anderson Silva defeating Lee Murray at Cage Rage 11 and winning his second belt (2004).

Anderson Silva defeating Lee Murray at Cage Rage 11 and winning his second belt (2004).

Anderson Silva at UFC 64, after first winning the UFC belt (2006).

Anderson Silva at UFC 64, after first winning the UFC belt (2006).

Anderson Silva with an AR-15 and visiting with BOPE (Brazilian special police unit to combat drug dealers).

Anderson Silva training with Vitor Belfort and Minotauro back in 2009.

Anderson Silva presenting his toy collection.