Anderson Silva wanted to retire before first Chris Weidman fight - MMA Fighting

quot;The Spider" came close to retiring from mixed martial arts as UFC middleweight champion in 2012.

MMA fighter Silva snaps leg while challenging for title - TODAY

Chris Weidman: There's No Way Anderson Silva Could Ever Beat Me

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Anderson Silva confident about Chris Weidman rematch - Los Angeles Times

Chris Weidman Returns From Two-Year Layoff to Face Brad Tavares

Anderson Silva wanted to retire before first Chris Weidman fight - MMA Fighting

UFC fighter Anderson Silva's leg snaps during title bout against Chris Weidman

Bone went through skin': UFC's Chris Weidman shows scars from horror leg injury as he reassures fans 'I will be good' (GRAPHIC) — RT Sport News

Should Anderson Silva retire from MMA? Demian Maia weighs in - MMA Fighting

Chris Weidman on Anderson Silva: 'I'd really just like to see him retire' - MMA Fighting