Five years ago today, one of MMA’s greatest careers came to a close when Anderson Silva fought for the final time in the UFC. Silva, who reigned as middleweight champion for a record 2,457 days between 2006 and 2013, faced Uriah Hall on October 31, 2020, inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Hall, whose flashy striking was inspired by Silva himself, stopped his idol via fourth-round knockout. Overcome with emotion, Hall broke down in tears immediately after the fight, apologizing to Silva and telling him he loved him. The moment symbolized a respectful passing of the torch between two…
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