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On this day in MMA: Anderson Silva defends title with miraculous comeback submission of Chael Sonnen

Ten years ago today, Anderson Silva pulled off one of the greatest Hail Mary finishes in MMA history to successfully defend his middleweight title against Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.

MMA Fighting’s E. Casey Leydon takes a look back at the drama surrounding the mythical moment.