It’s nearly impossible to look at the impending finish to Anderson Silva’s UFC career without feeling the reverberations of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s emotional retirement at UFC 254 last Saturday and consider the juxtaposition of their respective farewells.
Nurmagomedov exited on top, a perfect 29-0 and in the midst of his prime at 32 years old. Silva, who made his UFC debut at 31 years old, bows out of the Octagon having just one win in the last seven years. Yet, Silva’s legacy remains intact – his career-best highlights remain some of the most incredible feats in the sport - and he can still bow out of the UFC with a win this Saturday against Uriah Hall.