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.

Anderson Silva - Wikipedia

Jon Jones hopes Anderson Silva 'just stays away from the sport

Roy Jones Jr still wants Anderson Silva fight, would you pay to see it? - Bad Left Hook

Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva II, UFC 168, MMA Bout

I 100 percent want to fight': Chris Weidman rules out retirement following UFC 261 leg break - MMA - TheMacLife

Photo: Anderson Silva suffers catostrophic broken leg kicking Chris Weidman in UFC 168 main event

UFC's Anderson Silva: When can I train?, UFC News

UFC 162 -- Chris Weidman stuns Anderson Silva, lifts middleweight title - ESPN

Is Anderson Silva's career over after breaking his leg in UFC 168? - Quora

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

Anderson Silva, MMABouts Wiki

Matt Serra Can't Wait for Chris Weidman-Anderson Silva Rematch