UFC pays tribute to Anderson Silva with 4-minute video tribute to Hall of Fame induction
Former middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at International Fight Week in July.
Silva’s addition to HOF was announced during the broadcast of UFC 286, though it was purely coincidental. A stunning 4-minute video plays to mark the ‘Spider”s legendary career and join the ‘Pioneer’ category. UFC Hall of Fame.
Silva on the clip career highlights Like his front kick, a KO win over Vitor Belfort, a come-from-behind submission win over Chael Sonnen, and a light heavyweight win over Forrest Griffin.
Former rivals Griffin and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, as well as current UFC stars such as Israel Adesanya, Jamahal Hill, Alex Pereira and Aljamain Sterling, also praised the legend.
Check out the UFC tribute to Anderson Silva below.
One of the greatest fighters of all time, Silva reigned supreme in the UFC middleweight division for five years from 2006-2012. During that time, he recorded his 16th straight win, the longest streak in UFC history. That included 10 title defenses, another unparalleled feat.
Anderson Silva dropped his gloves in 2020 after winning just one of his last nine games, and then turned his attention to the next game. exhibition boxing match.