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#4 Anderson Silva (34-8-1)
In his prime, nobody could hold a candle to Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva. His facile movement, an elite display of Muay Thai with impeccable precision and timing, and the innate ability to finish off opponents from the most unimaginable of angles made Silva a once-in-a-generation talent in his heyday.
The manner in which Silva bobbed around the Octagon and lit up a host of high-level fighters with technical combinations after masterfully taunting them, made you realize how special he was. He may have had his fair share of problems against wrestlers, but he managed to overcome his wrestling shortcomings with outstanding striking and black belt level Jujitsu.
His evasive head movements and effortless body fluidity were truly on another level. He may be a shadow of himself presently but in no way does it undermine the greatness of the Brazilian genius.
The Spider is the longest reigning UFC Champion in history, having held the UFC Middleweight title for 2,457 days while also being undefeated in 16 fights spanning 7 years. He holds the record for most finishes in title fights and had ten successful title defenses until his obnoxious showboating cost him the title against Chris Weidman in 2013. The legend has not been the same ever since the ghastly leg-break in his rematch against Weidman.
His legacy took another hit when he tested positive for banned substances after his win against Nick Diaz in 2015. Thankfully, Silva has stayed off the juice in his subsequent bouts which he lost barring the most recent one against Derick Brunson which he won via unanimous decision. At 43 years old, The Spider is in the twilight of his career, so cherish him much as you can while it lasts.
