Anderson Silva defeats Chael Sonnen with submission in 2010 comeback

On August 7, 2010, at UFC 117 in Oakland, California, Anderson Silva faced Chael Sonnen. Sonnen dominated the fight for four rounds until Silva executed a submission with two minutes left in the fifth round, forcing Sonnen to tap out. Silva's performance secured another title defense, bringing his total to seven. The bout is remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in MMA history and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2024. This fight preceded a rematch at UFC 148 where Silva again defeated Sonnen.

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