Anderson Silva, the legendary Brazilian middleweight, returned to his home country for UFC 134 to settle old scores, avenging a controversial disqualification loss to Yushin Okami from six years prior. Silva, already a dominant champion and one of the sport’s most feared strikers, seized the opportunity with a devastating right-hand knockout followed by ground strikes that left no doubt of his superiority. The victory marked a triumphant return to Brazil and reinforced Silva’s status as an elite force in mixed martial arts.
Continuing his dominance, Silva later faced Stephan Bonnar at the light heavyweight limit, delivering a calculated and ruthless performance. He controlled the fight from the start, evading Bonnar’s offense, tripping him to the canvas, and finishing with brutal knees to the body and ground-and-pound strikes. These performances underscored Silva’s striking prowess, fight IQ, and ability to shine on MMA’s biggest stages, cementing his legacy in both middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
