UFC Fight Night Silva vs. Hall Weigh In Results and Notes
The greatest modern-day MMA tradesman looks to further his legend Saturday from Apex Center as Anderson Silva enters at +185 odds vs. noted striker Uriah Hall (-225).
Seven years have passed since ‘The Spider’ fell from invincibility and into a current 1-6 drought. Though, before Chris Weidman caught faded 38-year-old Silva in 2013, it appeared the São Paulo native might defy time and probability while buoying his company's mainstream rise.
Now, having secured deals with Fox and ESPN, global notoriety precedes an Ultimate Fighting Championship founded along smaller, passionate venues. Silva once towered over the expanding promotion with matrix knockouts, and at 45 his worth remains among a billion-dollar empire. Although, simply defeating journeyman Hall (15-9) would raise eyebrows from fans expecting a Silva nostalgia burst followed by a quicker TKO loss vs. the 36-year-old Jamaican.
That noted, anything can happen in a striking fest where four ounce gloves separate knuckle from bone. Moreover, even at his advanced age, and with considerable physical damage, Silva's aura creates an illusion he can land the night-ender after 18 months of rest and rehab following an eyesore shin fracture vs. Jarod Cannonier.
Silva appeared past his injury, however, Friday after weighing a trim 184 pounds. Though, Uriah Hall has won three of four -including an impressive stoppage of Antonio Carlos Junior- and tipped his scale at 186 pounds entering this weekend's scheduled five rounder.
The remaining lineup, fronted by standout featherweights Andre Fili and Bryce 'Thug Nasty' Mitchell, complete Friday afternoon UFC tradition with the following official pre-fight weigh-in results:
Featherweight about: Bryce Mitchell (146) vs. Andre Fili (146)
Middleweight Bout: Kevin Holland (185.5) vs. Charles Ontiveros (182.5)
Heavyweight Bout: Greg Hardy vs. Maurice Greene (250)
Lightweight Bout: Thiago Moises (156) vs. Bobby Green (155)
Lightweight Bout: Chris Gruetzemacher vs. Alexander Hernandez (155.5)
Bantamweight Bout: Adrian Yanez (135.5) vs. Victor Rodriguez (133)
Middleweight Bout: Sean Strickland (185.5) vs. Jack Marshman (187.5)
Welterweight Bout: Cole Williams (175.5) vs. Jason Witt (170.5)
Light heavyweight Bout: Dustin Jacoby (204) vs. Justin Ledet (205.5)
Bantamweight Bout: Kevin Natividad (134.5) vs. Miles Johns (135)
It's worth noting undercard female action was cancelled between Cortney Casey and Priscilla Cachoeira after Cachoeira failed to make weight this week. As of this writing, Casey remains without an opponent for what would've been her third 'COVID-19 era' Octagon appearance.
Other UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Hall tidbits include prelim fighters Cole Williams and Jack Marshman forfeiting purse shares after missing target weight.
Particulars aside, Saturday could prove historic if, in fact, Anderson Silva's winding career finally ends. And, at this stage of the former longtime middleweight champ's MMA life, 'Showtime' Uriah Hall is the perfect stylistic companion. While many Halloween celebrations are currently scaled back, fight fans can expect a treat this year.
