Anderson Silva in one word: What fighters think of the UFC legend

Ahead of what could be Anderson Silva’s final fight in the UFC, check out how fighters describe the legendary “Spider.”

Saturday night could be the last time we see [autotag]Anderson Silva[/autotag] inside the octagon when he headlines UFC on ESPN+ 39 against Uriah Hall at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

One thing’s for sure: If this truly is the end for the former longtime middleweight champion, it’s been one helluva ride.

The numbers speak for themselves: 2,457 consecutive days as champion (a UFC record); 16 consecutive wins (also a UFC record); 11 knockouts (tied for second most in UFC history); 10 consecutive title defenses (second most in UFC history); and countless others.

And he did it with flair.

Whether it’s the front-kick knockout of Vitor Belfort, entering “The Matrix” against Forrest Griffin, the last-minute comeback of Chael Sonnen, or any other number of unforgettable moments, everyone has a favorite Silva memory.

That’s why ahead of what could be the 45-year-old Silva’s retirement bout, we asked fighters from multiple promotions to describe “The Spider” in one word. Their answers reveal just how amazing his career was.

Watch the video above.

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