Claudio
Silva, a veteran of eight UFC appearances, has retired from MMA
at 40 years old.
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The London Shootfighters representative announced his decision in a
post on his Instagram account.
“Hello everyone: family, fans, friends and haters!!! I’m write this
letter today with the most upmost gratitude and appreciation to you
and my coaches and team. I’d like to announce my retirement,” Silva
wrote.
“Since I [started competing] in MMA and the UFC, I’ve had nothing
but positive memories and special moments that I will never forget.
Thank you everyone that helped me achieve my goals as a man,
athlete and sportsman. I wish nothing but the best to all my
coaches, fans, friends, family members.”
“Hannibal” was released from the UFC shortly after a loss to
Nicolas
Dalby this past July — his third consecutive defeat within the
Las Vegas-based promotion. The Brazilian was victorious in his
first five UFC bouts, most notably earning a split-decision win
against current welterweight champ Leon
Edwards at UFC Fight Night 56 in November 2014. He exits the
sport with a 14-4 career mark.