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Anderson Silva Says Demetrious Johnson is the Real G.O.A.T.
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 18 Jan 2018
TMZ SPORTS -- UFC legend Anderson Silva says he's NOT the greatest MMA fighter of all time -- telling TMZ Sports that honor goes to Demetrious Johnson.
In his prime, Silva had 17 consecutive wins -- with 10 consecutive title defenses -- leading Dana White to call him the "Tom Brady of the UFC." The dude was a machine.
But, that was before Johnson went on his MMA run ... ripping off 13 consecutive victories over guys like Ray Borg, Henry Cejudo and Joseph Benavidez.
DJ's the reigning flyweight champ -- and last year, broke Silva's record for most consecutive UFC title defenses.
So, when we saw Silva out in Bev Hills earlier Wednesday -- we asked where he stood on the topic ... and he was quick to anoint Mighty Mouse as the best to ever do it.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2018/01/17/anderson-silva-demetrious-johnson-ufc-goat/
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