Anderson Silva opens up about planning his final retirement.

Anderson Silva Opens up about planning his final farewell. Photo: Reproduction/X

Anderson Silva He spoke about hanging up his gloves. The Brazilian, a legend of MMA and UFC, fought against Tyron woodley at the event between Jake Paul x Anthony Joshua last Friday (19), in Miami (USA). Anderson won the duel and was sincere about his retirement from the sport in the post-fight interview.

Anderson Silva He opened up about his plans for his final farewell to combat sports. Asked how many fights 'Spider' plans to have before retiring, the renowned athlete gave a candid answer, explaining that he doesn't have an exact number.

“I don’t have a number. I just give thanks every day and say, ‘God, thank you so much.’ I’m here again. When I have the chance to put everything in order—my work, my company, and my training—I think, ‘My God, I can’t do this again.’”

Wow, I feel so lucky. It's not easy when I tell my family I'm going to fight again. Everyone knows I'm crazy.

"I'm a little crazy, yeah. It's a passion, brother, it's a passion. I feel lucky because I don't see anyone else from my generation doing this. And that's what I say every day: 'God, thank you for everything you do in my life,'" he said. Anderson Silva in the post-fight press conference against Tyron woodley.

At 50 years young, Anderson Silva is not planning on stopping any time soon. 💪🕷️ #JakeJoshua

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— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 20, 2025

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Anderson Silva before the fight against Tyron woodleyPhoto: Reproduction/X/Scott Hirano

Anderson competed weighing around 88 kg against the American. Tyron woodley In the boxing match, the 50-year-old Brazilian showed good form and pace against Woodley.

'Spider' knocked out the former UFC welterweight champion (up to 77 kg) in the second round.In the winning move, Anderson feigned a knee strike and connected with a right uppercut followed by two crosses that sent Tyron to the ground.

1 minute, 33 seconds into Round 2! TKO Anderson Silva! #JakeJoshua pic.twitter.com/kWavca4qV9

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