MMA legend Anderson Silva can be inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame. He’s set to affix the likes of Royce Gracie, Chuck Liddell, Kazushi Sakuraba, and fellow 2023 inductee Jens Pulver. The induction ceremony will happen in July throughout Worldwide Combat Week (July 3-July 9) in Las Vegas.
UFC champion Silva had gained the middleweight title in his second battle for the promotion at UFC 64. He went on to defend his belt efficiently ten occasions in a row from 2006 to 2014. Throughout this time, Silva delivered a number of the most memorable finishes in MMA historical past, utilizing his spectacular placing expertise and knowledgeable grappling to stun and frustrate his opponents.
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Throughout his prime, Silva defeated a number of the high fighters within the UFC, together with Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin, Chael Sonnen, and Vitor Belfort, by delivering spectacular finishes. This helped him set up himself as probably the greatest fighters throughout totally different weight lessons, and he was broadly considered one of many high pound-for-pound fighters on the planet. He maintained a successful streak of 16 consecutive victories whereas competing at each 185 and 205 kilos, cementing his legacy as a legend within the sport of MMA.
Silva had his final battle contained in the octagon in 2020 in opposition to Uriah Corridor. He retired from MMA competitors with a 34-11 (1 NC) professional report. He’s at present pursuing a profession in boxing, most just lately shedding a aggressive choice to YouTube star Jake Paul.