I’m still shocked that Silva got put to sleep by Chris Weidman
Weidmen although not a great striker was better striker than 80% of fighters Anderson faced and he pieced him up in both fights. Costa would destroy him.
Idk for how long Silva wanted out but just going off of interviews from before that fight he didn't sound like he wanted to be there. People love to mention Silva's recent performances against Bonnar and Sonnen to suggest he was in his prime but never mention the fact those guys are his age and with a similar amount of mileage. They weren't hungry young guys with the confidence that comes from being undefeated.38 year old Silva who was going to retire but Dana convinced him to keep banging against the younger generation with a new Bentley.