How Anderson Silva Became His Own Worst Enemy

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Anderson Silva was once the most feared man in MMA. The longest-reigning UFC champion, a striking genius, and seemingly untouchable inside the Octagon. But everything began to unravel with one moment of arrogance. At UFC 162, Silva showboated against Chris Weidman, hands down, taunting, until Weidman landed a devastating left hook that knocked him out cold and ended his historic title reign. In their rematch at UFC 168, Silva came in more serious. But fate had other plans. In one of the most gruesome injuries in UFC history, Silva’s leg snapped in half while throwing a kick that Weidman checked perfectly. It wasn’t just a physical break, it symbolized the collapse of an era. From there, Silva’s career never fully recovered. He returned to mixed results, tested positive for banned substances in 2015 and again in 2017, both times claiming tainted supplements. The controversy further damaged his legacy, casting doubt on what once seemed untouchable. He also clashed repeatedly with the UFC over matchmaking and respect, including a public standoff in 2017, when he demanded an interim title shot or threatened retirement. By the time he left the UFC in 2020, Silva had gone 1–7 (1 NC) in his final nine fights. Once celebrated as the greatest of all time, “The Spider” had watched his empire collapse in slow motion. But Anderson Silva wasn’t done fighting. After parting ways with the UFC in 2020, he turned to boxing - surprising many with impressive performances. He defeated Julio César Chávez Jr. and Tito Ortiz, reminding the world that his striking brilliance was still alive, even if his MMA legacy had taken a hit. This documentary covers the full rise and fall of Anderson “The Spider” Silva. From his dominance, to his downfall, to his final reinvention in the ring. It all began with one moment of arrogance… and one kick that changed everything. #AndersonSilva #UFC #MMAHistory #Danawhite #RiseAndFall