![Anderson Silva undergoes knee surgery as 45-year-old legend vows to see out contract | Daily Mail Online Anderson Silva undergoes knee surgery as 45-year-old legend vows to see out contract | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/07/08/28106084-0-image-a-15_1588837600420.jpg)
Anderson Silva undergoes knee surgery as 45-year-old legend vows to see out contract | Daily Mail Online
![In December 2013, at UFC 168, Anderson Silva broke both bones in his lower leg, in an incredibly rare occurrence, when his kick was blocked by Chris Weidman. Last night (April 2021) In December 2013, at UFC 168, Anderson Silva broke both bones in his lower leg, in an incredibly rare occurrence, when his kick was blocked by Chris Weidman. Last night (April 2021)](https://i.redd.it/mrwh8mzz5dv61.jpg)
In December 2013, at UFC 168, Anderson Silva broke both bones in his lower leg, in an incredibly rare occurrence, when his kick was blocked by Chris Weidman. Last night (April 2021)
![Photo: Anderson Silva suffers catostrophic broken leg kicking Chris Weidman in UFC 168 main event - MMAmania.com Photo: Anderson Silva suffers catostrophic broken leg kicking Chris Weidman in UFC 168 main event - MMAmania.com](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/_gZSYegs6nkfpCvEBUS_HecxpWc=/0x0:1099x733/1200x800/filters:focal(0x0:1099x733)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/25879779/900_chris_weidman_vs_anderson_silva_-_leg_break.0.jpg)
Photo: Anderson Silva suffers catostrophic broken leg kicking Chris Weidman in UFC 168 main event - MMAmania.com
![UFC 261: Anderson Silva posts touching message to Chris Weidman after horror leg break | South China Morning Post UFC 261: Anderson Silva posts touching message to Chris Weidman after horror leg break | South China Morning Post](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2021/04/25/7a0f4bfc-1308-436c-90d3-e534345d5a8e_429d79e6.jpg)
UFC 261: Anderson Silva posts touching message to Chris Weidman after horror leg break | South China Morning Post
![7 years ago, Anderson Silva infamously broke his leg while attempting a kick against Chris Weidman. Yesterday, Chris Weidman broke his leg in the exact same way against Uriah Hall. : r/ThatsInsane 7 years ago, Anderson Silva infamously broke his leg while attempting a kick against Chris Weidman. Yesterday, Chris Weidman broke his leg in the exact same way against Uriah Hall. : r/ThatsInsane](https://i.redd.it/ciw7wgxs1fv61.jpg)
7 years ago, Anderson Silva infamously broke his leg while attempting a kick against Chris Weidman. Yesterday, Chris Weidman broke his leg in the exact same way against Uriah Hall. : r/ThatsInsane
![Chris Weidman receives message of support from former foe Anderson Silva after horrific leg break at UFC 261 | The Sun Chris Weidman receives message of support from former foe Anderson Silva after horrific leg break at UFC 261 | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NINTCHDBPICT000649462407-2.jpg)
Chris Weidman receives message of support from former foe Anderson Silva after horrific leg break at UFC 261 | The Sun
![Anderson Silva suffers gruesome leg injury in UFC loss to Chris Weidman (video) - The Washington Post Anderson Silva suffers gruesome leg injury in UFC loss to Chris Weidman (video) - The Washington Post](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PNxhEH_5pGk/maxresdefault.jpg)
Anderson Silva suffers gruesome leg injury in UFC loss to Chris Weidman (video) - The Washington Post
![Anderson Silva breaks leg during UFC middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman | Sport News | ESPN.co.uk Anderson Silva breaks leg during UFC middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman | Sport News | ESPN.co.uk](http://en.espn.co.uk/PICTURES/CMS/59900/59987.jpg)
Anderson Silva breaks leg during UFC middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman | Sport News | ESPN.co.uk
![Anderson Silva Leg Break Update from Doctor Who Performed Surgery | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report Anderson Silva Leg Break Update from Doctor Who Performed Surgery | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report](https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/683/006/hi-res-8042152_crop_north.jpg?1388453250&w=3072&h=2048)
Anderson Silva Leg Break Update from Doctor Who Performed Surgery | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![UFC news: Anderson Silva leg break won't keep him down as he vows to show his true fighting spirit and get back in the Octagon - Mark Spence - Mirror Online UFC news: Anderson Silva leg break won't keep him down as he vows to show his true fighting spirit and get back in the Octagon - Mark Spence - Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article2969208.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/Anderson-Silva-BROKEN-LEG-IN-FIGHT.png)