Topic: Thiago Silva

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skelliher
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12.28.2010 | 5:12 AM ET

Head on over to the Tapology Blog this morning for an exclusive interview with UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Silva, as he discusses his origins in the sport and his mentality on fighting in the Octagon.

"When a game cannot be won, change the game."

Thiago Silva

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Fighter Details

  • Given Name: Thiago Anderson Ramos da Silva
  • Pro MMA Record: 21-9-0, 3 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Current Streak: 2 Losses
  • Age: 1982-11-12 | Date of Birth: 1982.11.12
  • Last Fight: May 20, 2022 in EFC
  • Weight Class: Light Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 207.7 lbs
  • Affiliation: Blackzilians Performance Institute
  • Height: 6'1" (185cm) | Reach: 74.0" (188cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $438,000 USD
  • Born: Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Fighting out of: Boca Raton, Florida
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thiagosilva9794
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11.22.2011 | 8:35 AM ET

Just saw this, Awesome! That's a really great interview even though its 10 months ago ye should check it out, Thiago is deep man. We should get the blog back. Loving the new picture for him too, haha. I really hope he gets a fight scheduled soon.. Who do you guys think he should fight next?

"I really feel like I'm the most dangerous guy out there" BJ Penn........... UFC on Fox 2 event winner :)

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11.22.2011 | 9:24 AM ET

I knew @thiago would be the first to respond in this thread.

* Edited at 11.22.2011, 9:24 AM ET *

"I would agree with you, but then we would both be wrong."

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11.22.2011 | 9:48 AM ET

You knew that even though this thread is almost a year old? :O haha

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