UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva spoke with SI’s Doug Vazquez to discuss several major topics shaping the future of combat sports. Silva joined Sports Illustrated on behalf of Paramount+ after the global release of the mini series portraying his life story ‘Anderson Spider Silva’. The longest reigning champion in UFC history reveals why he is currently studying to become a police officer, shares his thoughts on Alex Pereira potentially becoming a three-division UFC champion if he defeats Ciryl Gane at the White House, and explains why that accomplishment could be the greatest achievement in UFC history. Silva also weighs in on the rumored Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight, saying the matchup would be a major moment for MMA and women’s sports, before discussing how fighters like Jake Paul and Michael “Venom” Page (MVP) are helping reshape the modern combat sports landscape. The former UFC middleweight champion also gives his perspective on where boxing, MMA and crossover fights are headed next.