Anderson Silva and Anthony Joshua shared a warm backstage moment after both scored knockout victories.
The pair met briefly while heading to their post-fight press conferences on Friday night.
Joshua had just stopped Jake Paul, while Silva stunned fans with a knockout of Tyron Woodley.
It marked the first knockout broadcast on Netflix and another milestone in Silva’s boxing revival.
Despite sharing fight week events, the two legends had not spoken properly until then.
Joshua praised Silva’s character as well as his fighting legacy.
Silva appeared touched and responded modestly, thanking Joshua for the words.
The exchange ended with laughter and mutual congratulations.
Joshua now plans a February bout before a potential showdown with Tyson Fury.
Silva hopes to pursue a boxing trilogy against Chris Weidman.
