HALLO & GOODBYE
UFC legend and ex-middleweight champion Anderson Silva confirms Halloween fight with Uriah Hall will be his final one
ANDERSON Silva has confirmed his UFC on ESPN+ 39 clash with Uriah Hall will be his last fight.
The 45-year-old, who reigned as Middleweight Champion for 2,457 days, is retiring from the Octagon despite still having two fights left on his deal.
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Silva (34-10 MMA, 17-6 UFC), and Hall will headline the event on Halloween at UFC Apex in Las Vegas for his farewell.
And despite seemingly being resistant to leaving the sport earlier this year, the veteran insists now he has no doubts it will be his final appearance in the cage.
The star told : “This is the last fight. For sure, this is the last fight. Probably. I love the sport.
“I’ve prepared my mind for this. I’ve prepared for fight my entire life, but yes, this is my last fight in UFC.”
Silva is the oldest fighter on the UFC roster and had been linked with a showdown against Conor McGregor.
But he has lost four out of his last five bouts going into his retirement match.
He suffered a leg injury before losing via TKO to Jared Cannonier in his last appearance at UFC 237.
The icon also brutally broke his leg against Chris Weidman in 2013.
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But he still holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history.
It began in 2006 when he secured the middleweight crown from Rich Franklin and included 16 consecutive victories before he lost it to Weidman seven years ago.
And he insists he will be doing everything to give his supporters one final show.
Silva added: “Uriah’s a very, very athletic guy and has a good technique in the striking and I try to do my best. I try do to the best show for my fans.”
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