There is only room for one at the top

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The story of Andersson da Silva, record holder and champion in MMA

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"A bad man is one who wins three times in a row." This is one of the popular sayings in sports, originating from the Lakota Indian tribe. Anderson Silva has won 16 times in a row. How bad do his opponents think he is in a sport where dominance is everything? The Brazilian-born fighter is considered by many to be the Octagon's greatest discovery. Born in 1975 in Sao Paulo, Silva took his first steps in martial arts only at the age of 14. In 4 years, he managed to get a black belt in taekwondo, with which he gave the world a joker - something extraordinary was set. He develops his skills to the point of excellent mastery in two more sports - Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu and logically sets his sights on the championship that unites the different martial arts - MMA. In the early years of the 20th century, access to content was many times more limited than today. Spectacular gala dinners, which now captivate the attention of millions around the world, then excited a far more boutique audience. Pretty soon that's changing.

Anderson Silva's star is rising fast. The top in the middle category was conquered by the Brazilian in 2006, and history began to be written before the eyes of the world. The appearance of an athlete who has been unbreakable for 2457 days is exciting. His 16 consecutive victories in a span of 7 years make him the man who holds yet another consecutive record for most consecutive victories in the UFC.

Anderson Silva's tale in the most elite and richest fighting championship has lasted 14 years. Years in which he darkened the ambitions of many talented fighters who were afraid to dream. Years in which neither intrigues in sports, nor injuries or personal battles, manage to break his spirit of a winner. Years in which, in parallel with its development, helped turn the UFC into a brand worth billions of dollars. An active fighter until the age of 45, Andersson Silva has given no indication to the world that he is ready to give up his professional career. He does not, but those on whom it depends - yes. The day is November 20, the year is 2020. The world media is making loud headlines about Silva's terminated contract with the UFC. Discord is a fact. The end of an era by all accounts, too. The president of the organization, Dana White, is adamant that even though the Brazilian's contract includes another fight, he will not allow it to happen. What's more, he calls on the legendary MMA fighter to quit. A record holder in multiple metrics, Silva is on a negative losing streak. Ambition, but also youth prevail. The market has other demands, it wants new heroes, the expectations for the product that the UFC has become are already different. What they cannot take away from Andersson Silva, however, is the achievements. For them, the multibillion-dollar company will have to try harder. To give the world something it hasn't seen yet.

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