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Anderson Silva makes ailing boy’s day, and yours

12 year old João Pedro started BJJ at age five. However, for nearly a year he has been fighting a…

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Chris Palmquist
April 7, 2013 · 1 min read
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12 year old João Pedro started BJJ at age five. However, for nearly a year he has been fighting a rare bone disorder called epifisiolise, which confines him to a wheelchair, and keeps him off the mats.

Pedro is a huge Anderson Silva fan. His mother contacted Anderson Silva’s dentist, who arranged a surprise visit, and recorded the moment when the by met his hero.

The video is in Portuguese, but the sentiments are universal.

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