the news that Anderson Silva can, in fact, say goodbye to Ultimate this Saturday (31), in the confrontation against Uriah Hall, UFC Las Vegas 12, affects the emotions of many MMA fans, including fighters. Aware that this weekend's spectacle will go down in sports history, some athletes, in an exclusive interview with YouTube channel do SUPER FIGHTS, gave their guesses about the outcome of the duel.
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Jessica Stacker, UFC athlete: “It’s a duel of giants. I think everyone has been waiting a long time for this fight, to see Anderson come back again. Of course, he had fought (Israel) Adesanya (2018) and it was a very good fight. Adesanya is very respectful. He is a true champion.
(About) Anderson, everyone wants to see him come back with victory. I'm rooting for him a lot. He is a guy who, as his wingspan is very large, knows how to work very well. I saw that he lost some of his confidence when it came to kicks, I believe it was because he broke his shin (2013). (…) Of course, age weighs a bit, but when you are the king, you never stop being the king. His opponent (Uriah Hall) is a very strong guy, who enters into striking, so I think the level that Anderson has to use is that of his reach, of not letting him get close, move, hit and use points. I believe that the one who wins is Anderson. I think it's going to be the fight of the century, which people are waiting for. If it’s Anderson’s last fight, it will end with a flourish”, said the organization’s former strawweight champion.
Thominhas Almeida, UFC athlete: “Tough fight. I believe that the Uriah Hall He is at a better stage in his career. I always root for Anderson, but having to be a little emotionless, I think Hall is in a better phase, but I'm rooting for Anderson. Rationally, at Uriah Hall, but rooting for Anderson”, explained the bantamweight.
Vitor miranda, Taura MMA athlete: “It's 'Spider' Silva. He's ending his career, but he'll still give us joy and he'll win this fight handsomely, on points, you know why? Because the 'animal' is a legend and fighting with a legend is always a burden, a pressure. Uriah Hall I don’t think he will be able to handle this pressure, he will be too respectful”, said Vitor.
William Patolino, Taura MMA athlete: “I see it as a very tough fight for both sides. However, I think Anderson will win this fight. If I had to bet my money, I would bet on Anderson, why? It's probably the last fight of Anderson's career, so I think Anderson is working hard, as is Uriah Hall He's working hard, however, I think Anderson will come up with something more. As it's the last fight of his career (not confirmed), I think he'll come so he can take the edge off, wrap up the Uriah Hall and retire on top, with all the pride, all the 'nohall' (experience and knowledge). There's the age factor. Anderson Silva He's much older, but Anderson was 'flying' against Adesanya. He will take this victory home, because he has something more”, said Patolino.
Glaico France, Taura MMA athlete: “It’s a tough fight for both sides. Anderson is much more experienced. (…) I believe that Anderson will knock him out in the third round and it will be a great fight, a lot of striking, for sure”, analyzed França.
Although 'Spider' has not confirmed that this is his last career fight, the 45-year-old legend may, in fact, be saying goodbye to the UFC. The company's president, Dana White, has promoted the confrontation as a farewell to one of the greatest athletes in the company's history.
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