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Did Conor McGregor and Anderson Silva ever fight?
Conor McGregor and Anderson Silva agreed to a super-fight only for the UFC to put the kibosh on it. Speculation regarding a clash between Conor McGregor and the legendary former UFC middleweight champion began last year, after Silva fell to a unanimous decision defeat to current 185lbs champ Israel Adesanya.
How many UFC fights has Anderson Silva lost?
While Silva is considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, he has lost seven of his past nine fights with one win and one no contest during that stretch.
What was Anderson Silva’s best fight?
Griffin vs. Silva. UFC 101. Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Punch Aug 2009.
Can Anderson Silva still fight?
It’s tough for Anderson Silva to use the word retirement when he’s still not finished pursuing his combat sports career. Now, seven months later, Silva has reconciled with putting MMA behind him, though his combat sports career isn’t finished. He’s currently scheduled for a boxing match against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
How much did Anderson Silva make to fight Uriah Hall?
The main source of wealth for the Brazilian fighter is UFC, Mixed Martial Arts, his gym, movies and many other endorsement deals. He earned $620,000 in his last UFC fight against Uriah Hall. His total UFC earnings are $8,732,000. Anderson Silva was the fourth highest paid fighter in the UFC.
Why was Silva Diaz overturned?
One of the most memorable was between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz in 2015. While Silva won the fight by unanimous decision, the result was overturned to no contest when it was found that he tested positive for two drugs, while Diaz tested positive for marijuana.