The MMA middleweight GOAT Anderson Silva is 45, and had his last fight in the Octagon at UFC on ESPN+ 39, losing to Uriah Hall via TKO. Following the loss, “The Spider” spoke with former foe and current commentator Michael Bisping. Silva has repeatedly referenced that he will not be fighting any longer in the UFC, but hints he will continue competing in combat sports in some form. Even amidst the pain immediately following a loss, Silva wouldn’t say he is retired from fighting.

A fight is a fight, said Silva. When you come inside [the Octagon], you have a ref, a chance to win, 50-50. Today, Uriah is the best. He came to win the fight, and I enjoyed my moment, and sometimes, it’s very difficult for us to stop. But today is the final day, and I’m so happy to be here and doing my last show for my fans in the UFC and for the UFC family.

Bisping asked if this was Silva’s final fight, but didn’t get a conclusive reply.

I don’t know, replied Silva. First I go back home, and I will see everything with my team, and let’s go see, because it’s tough to say it’s my last, because this is my air, this is what I’ve done for my entire life with my heart. And let’s go see.

Bisping asked Silva about his favorite memory, but “The Spider” remained ever elusive.

I have different ones, between me and you, he replied. I have great memories. I have the best moments in my life with every single opponent I fight here in the UFC.

Silva has one fight left on his contract, and at the post-fight press conference, White was adamant that this is Silva’s final fight in the UFC. However, White said if Silva wants to go fight for another promotion, or in a different combat sport, he won’t stop him.

UG, what do you think Silva does next? Box Roy Jones Jr? Take a bout in old foe Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground? Sign with Bellator and rematch Lyoto Machida?

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h/t Steven Marrocco for MMA Fighting