Anderson Silva could harm his legacy if he continues to fight
One of the most legendary UFC fighters of all time, Anderson Silva’s Middleweight title reign from October 2006 to July 2013 is widely recognized as being perhaps the most successful one in MMA history. But 7 years on from his dethroning at the hands of Chris Weidman, it’ll probably come as a shock to most fans to find out that ‘The Spider’ is still ranked as the UFC’s #15 Middleweight.
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Why? Because unfortunately, the Brazilian legend hasn’t won a fight since February 2017 – and that win, a controversial decision over Derek Brunson, remains his only official victory since that pivotal loss to Weidman all those years ago. At the age of 44, Silva isn’t just past his prime – he’s miles away from it.
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Sure, 2019 saw him go three rounds with current UFC Middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, but that fight had the feel of an exhibition to it, and in his last fight, Silva was stopped by Jared Cannonier, who badly hurt his leg with low kicks.
‘The Spider’ has suggested he’s got one more fight in him, but in all honesty, it should really be his last. He’s got no more to prove, so why should he continue to harm his legacy by losing again?
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
Scott’s work has been previously reshared by the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. He uses credible sources, such as the UFC’s official website, during the writing process.
His dedication to MMA writing won him the Feature Writer of the Month award for Sportskeeda in November 2021.
Outside of work, Scott likes to go to the gym, walk his dog, and travel.
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