Considered by many to be the best MMA fighter of all time, Anderson Silva carries a reputation that is difficult to ignore. Legend of the sport in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg.), the Brazilian commented on the rankings created to list the biggest names in the sport, disagreed with criteria and praised legends of the past. In conversation with the press, with the participation of SUPER FIGHTS, the São Paulo native gave his opinion.
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“For me, there is no such discussion. There are moments. People were better at certain times. Georges St-Pierre had his moment, Royce (Gracie) was the best, Jon Jones, Khabib (Nurmagomedov), Matt Serra, Pedro Rizzo, Vitor belfort, B.J. Penn. There is no such thing as better weight for weight. They are the best momentarily and, in a little while, it will pass. I think this thing about the best in the world and the best of all time is very premature and a bit meaningless”, said the Brazilian.
In this way, Silva prefers to observe the athletes' qualities with different eyes. For the former champion, it is important to celebrate the presence of a great fighter making them compete for an imaginary throne.
“From time to time, someone good appears, a new talent, someone out of the ordinary. There is no best in the world,” he concluded.
Considered the best middleweight in the history of mixed martial arts, 'Spider' remains known as one of the most dominant athletes in the sport, at his peak. The athlete held the division title between 2006 and 2013.
This Saturday (24), the athlete will make his possible farewell to Ultimate against Uriah Hall. The clash will mark the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 12.
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