Video: Anderson Silva’s son is going to be a problem

MMA fans of a certain age might remember seeing Anderson Silva celebrating his defence of the UFC middleweight title by bringing his children into…

By: Tim Bissell | 2 years ago
Video: Anderson Silva’s son is going to be a problem
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MMA fans of a certain age might remember seeing Anderson Silva celebrating his defence of the UFC middleweight title by bringing his children into the ring. Back then, his two sons looked all swallowed up in their sharp black suits.

Well, those boys are all grown up now. And they are both following in their father’s footsteps. If, in this case, the apples don’t fall far from the tree, watch out world.

Anderson Silva with Gabriel and Kalyl at UFC 148 in 2012.
Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Gabriel Silva, 24, is an undefeated amateur kickboxer and an IKF Southern California champion. His next bout in on August 13 against IKF Northern California champion Kristian Acevedo at FightersRep 10 on August 13.

Kalyl Silva, 22, a pro soccer player with the United Premier Soccer League, will make his kickboxing debut on that card, taking on Anthony Reynaga.

The youngest Silva has been sharing his training footage over TikTok. And his moves look very familiar.

Watch below to check out ‘The Spider’’s youngest son both work pads and spar with a level of finesse and confidence you wouldn’t expect from someone about to make their debut.

Gabriel and Kalyl’s dad is currently enjoying his opportunity to take big money fights in the boxing ring. Something he wasn’t able to do until he was released from the UFC late last year. In his first post-UFC boxing match Silva beat former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Now, it is rumoured, that Silva is eyeing a fight versus YouTuber Logan Paul.

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Tim Bissell
Tim Bissell

Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. He has covered combat sports since 2015. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. Among Tim's specialties are the intersections between crime and combat sports. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail.

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