Anderson Silva wanted to retire before first Chris Weidman fight - MMA Fighting

quot;The Spider" came close to retiring from mixed martial arts as UFC middleweight champion in 2012.

The rise of Anderson Silva: A look at the career of one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time - Face2Face Africa

Silva already 2-1 favorite for potential Weidman rematch

I 100 percent want to fight': Chris Weidman rules out retirement following UFC 261 leg break - MMA - TheMacLife

Chris Weidman reflects on UFC win over Silva, assesses their futures - Los Angeles Times

UFC 162 Results: Chris Weidman Shocks the World, KO'S Anderson Silva!

Trading Shots: What do we make of Anderson Silva's legacy now?

UFC Fight Night takeaways -- Time is right for Anderson Silva to retire; Bryce Mitchell is legit - ESPN

Does Anderson Silva Still Fight? What happened to Anderson Silva?

Did Anderson Silva lose to Chris Weidman in their first fight because of showboating? - Quora

UFC's Anderson Silva: When can I train?, UFC News

Anderson Silva says he agreed a super-fight against Conor McGregor, but the UFC didn't want it to happen

Ultimate Fighter Anderson Silva breaks leg during match

Anderson Silva confident about Chris Weidman rematch - Los Angeles Times

Bone went through skin': UFC's Chris Weidman shows scars from horror leg injury as he reassures fans 'I will be good' (GRAPHIC) — RT Sport News

Anderson Silva will retire from UFC after Fight Night clash with Uriah Hall, says Dana White