If this is true and Silva gets a rematch, then his reign ends without one successful defense, so his legend is just a phantom ko.
Well, Silva did say he was done going after the belt.
At 38, I'd say he is done, unless his corner/family/manager talks him into a rematch and he takes the fight seriously. Hypothetically, even if he does a rematch and happens to win, it wouldn't be the same. He would avenge a loss, but he will live with this mistake for the rest of his days.
Assuming he happens to take that option and beats Chris, Dana will then capitalize on the little gas he might have left and pit him against Jones for a superfight in order to make the biggest pay per view of all time. If that were to happen, Anderson would lose without question.
Hypothetical scenario aside, I think Anderson will simply walk away. If he does finish that 10-fight contract, you will have a much greater possibility of seeing other guys beat him.
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