UFC legend looks unrecognisable sporting big bushy facial hair as Conor McGregor joins fans in hailing ‘living legend’

UFC legend Anderson Silva looked almost unrecognisable as he showed off his new goatee beard.

The Brazilian is one of the most beloved fighters in MMA history, known for his trademark yellow and black fight shorts.

Anderson Silva looked almost unrecognisable as he showed off his new goatee beard

But now Silva – nicknamed The Spider – has a new look post-UFC career as he revealed his new facial hair.

And fans love it as one said: “What the f***.”

Another added: “Unrecognizable.”

One commented: “Steven Seagal mixing with Anderson Silva.”

Conor McGregor wrote: “Living legend.”

Silva, 48, left the UFC following just one win in his final nine bouts, including three defeats on the bounce.

But he made a switch to boxing and beat ex-world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 37, and MMA star Tito Ortiz, 48.

He went on to then fight YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 26, where he suffered a points loss.

Silva also recently celebrated the reveal of a biopic series based on his life, set for release on Paramount+ on November 16.

The MMA icon – who has had TV cameos on Brazilian and American – will be played by William Nascimento.

It will run over five episodes.

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