A. Silva in a moment of reflection after UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A negative result does not erase a legacy. Even though he lost hard in the match against Uriah Hall, this Saturday (31), at UFC Las Vegas 12, Anderson Silva He is and will continue to be one of the biggest names MMA has. After the duel, which marked the Brazilian's farewell to Ultimate, several athletes paid their respects to the greatest name in middleweight history (up to 83,9kg).
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One of the biggest UFC names of all time, Jon Jones He never hid his admiration for Anderson. Former light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg), the North American did not fail to pay tribute to the Brazilian.
“Thank you, Anderson. We love you,” wrote 'Bones'
Wow, thank you Anderson, we love you
- BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
Current middleweight champion, a title held by Silva between 2006 and 2013, Israel adesanya is a self-confessed 'Spider' fan. The Nigerian, who insisted on being present at the UFC Las Vegas 12 to see the legend farewell was full of praise for the former leader of his category.
"He is the guy. If you fight, you know. I'm honored to be here. He's the guy who brought me into the sport. I got to watch his last fight and see him walk off into the sunset. He did well, he was competitive”, said the Nigerian.
“The man… He's the man.”
🏆 @stylebender honors the Spider after watching Octagon-side. # UFCVegas12 pic.twitter.com/9TWd1Ng81t
- UFC (@ufc) November 1, 2020
Current owner of the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg), Alexander Vokanovski also congratulated the Brazilian on his successful career.
“True example of a martial artist. Always respectful and skills that will never be forgotten. Anderson Silva, absolute legend”, published the Australian.
True example of a martial artist. Always respectfull and skill that will never be forgotten. @SpiderAnderson absolute legend!! 🙏
- Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 1, 2020
Biggest name in Bellator history and double champion of the company, Patrick Pitbull was not left out of the list. The athlete spoke fondly about his compatriot.
“Anderson has had an incredible career. 45 years old, 45 fights, still competing and winning most of the fight against a top 15. He looked incredible. He fought like a warrior and made us proud anyway,” Pitbull wrote.
Anderson had an amazing career. 45 years old, 45 fights and still competing and winning most of the fight against a top 15 fighter. He was looking great. He fought like a warrior and made us all proud anyway. # UFCVegas12
- Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) November 1, 2020
Brazilian promise for the light heavyweight division, Johnny Walker spoke out after Anderson's presentation.
“Still my hero,” Walker posted.
@SpiderAnderson still my hero #ufcvegas12
— Johnny Walker (@JohnnyWalker) November 1, 2020
Current light heavyweight leader, Jan Blachowicz he made a point of publishing his admiration for Anderson. On social media, the Pole fondly remembered the Brazilian's legacy.
“Thank you for every second of your magic,” Jan wrote.
Thank you for every second of your magic @SpiderAnderson! 👏
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) November 1, 2020
Next challenger for the women's featherweight belt, Megan anderson was another personality to pay homage to the São Paulo native.
“Exciting to watch the last fight of Anderson Silva in the UFC. He inspired an entire generation of martial artists and I can't wait to see him inducted into the Hall of Fame.
So emotional watching the last fight for Anderson Silva in the UFC.
He has inspired entire generations of martial artists and cannot wait to see him be inducted into the HOF # UFCVegas12
— Megan anderson (@MeganA_mma) November 1, 2020
Former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), Rafael dos Anjos also thanked Anderson for his services to the sport.
“A great career, 'Spider'. One of the best in history”, he published.
What a great career for the Spider! One of the best ever! #UFC
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 1, 2020
Closing the list, UFC president Dana White, who closely watched the emergence of one of the biggest phenomena the organization has ever had, was not left out of the tribute.
“Thank you, for all the incredible moments, Anderson Silva”, wrote the 'boss'.
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He was a faker, a bad character, he won even though doping was allowed, forged opponents,,,All of this engineered by Minotauro and the UFC who created false champions (aldo, gypsy, belford, etc.) to enter Brazil, after solidifying themselves they had really fight and this is the result… taking shit after shit