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Mixed Martial Arts Champ Anderson Silva’s Knock-Out Palos Verdes Estates Home

In 2011, mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champ Anderson Silva (aka “Spider Man”) purchased his contemporary house in the Upper Lunada Bay Ocean View Estates section of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, for $1.76 million. A few years later, he commissioned Joseph Spierer Architects for a major renovation. The sprawling home now measures 7,100 square feet and has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms for Silva, his wife, Dayane, and their five children. It is now valued at $4.8 million.

“Family was the top priority for the design of Anderson's home,” says Joe Spierer, whose firm is based in Redondo Beach, CA. “He wanted us to create a sense of community for his family and guests. And, he was looking for clean lines and an open floor plan that would connect both the interior and exterior spaces and create multiple entertainment areas.”

With views of the Santa Monica Bay and mountains, the half-acre property features lush lawns, a sports court, pool house, steam room and a 22x33-square-foot open-air gym – where Silva can usually be found. Solar panels power the state-of-the-art home including the two gourmet kitchens, retractable 25-foot sliding glass doors in the living room and a pneumatic elevator.

Considered by many to be the greatest MMA competitor of all time, the 43-year-old champion is a true rags-to-riches story. He was born in poverty in Brazil, where he studied tae kwan do, capoeira, and muay thai while working day jobs. Silva held the longest title reign in UFC history, from 2006 through 2013, that included a UFC record 16 consecutive victories.