Anderson Silva The legacy of former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has multiple layers. His incredible and incomparable rise from UFC newcomer to perhaps the greatest MMA fighter of all time is a story that will be documented for years to come. On Saturday at UFC 183, Silva (33-6 MMA, 16-2 UFC) enters to the octagon to begin arguably the most intriguing chapter of his career as he returns from an injury to take on Nick Diaz (26-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva knows what it takes to win inside the cage, and beyond that, he knows what it takes to win in spectacular, jaw-dropping fashion. He’s capable of executing techniques most wouldn’t even risk attempting in sparring, let alone a real fight. Every time the legendary ex-champion steps in the octagon, it is a monumental occasion for the sport
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