A. Silva in a moment of reflection after UFC Las Vegas 12. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC
The final point in one of the most beautiful stories in MMA was not the way the fans expected. Anderson Silva ended his time in Ultimate when he was knocked out by the Jamaican Uriah Hall, in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 12, last Saturday (31). This Sunday, Spider confirmed his retirement from the sport. But, despite the setback in his farewell, the Brazilian hangs up his gloves 'happy' (see the full publication below).
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In a long post, on his Instagram account, Spider began the text by ending doubts about the continuity of his career: 'Today is a very different day for one simple reason, saying goodbye to a lifetime dedicated to my sport'. Afterwards, he says that he didn't expect to be so happy with the end of his career: 'I didn't imagine I would be as happy as I am'.
Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva, 45 years old, ends his MMA career with 34 wins, 11 losses and one fight without result. The Brazilian was middleweight champion between 2006 and 2013, or 2.457 days, the largest among all divisions. He also defended the title for 10 belt defenses.
See the full publication by Anderson Silva below
Good morning my people, today is a very different day for one simple reason, SAYING GOODBYE TO AN ENTIRE LIFE DEDICATED TO MY SPORT; yesterday was just as special, I went up there to do what I love, I didn't imagine I would be as happy as I am, even though I lost, I have a feeling of peace, from the bottom of my heart I want to thank all of you, my team my family , my friends and everyone who saw the fight; know that it has always been a great honor to fight all these years with your fans!!!
I want to thank GOD for giving me the gift of fighting!!! Thank you my people for all your understanding, for all your support and for the incredible moments we experienced together in this sport!!! ETERNAL GRATITUDE TO ALL🙏🏾❤️
I hope I have left in the memory and in the hearts of each one of you a little of who I am, that you can overcome difficulties, every second of uncertainty and overcome obstacles in your lives!!!
Never think about giving up, no matter how difficult things become at some point; know that “it will pass”; I leave all my love, all my respect to you!!!
STRENGTH and HONOR always and may GOD bless you all!!!! Gratitude to all of you ❤️😔❤️🙏🏾😘😍GOD BLESS 🙏🏾🙏🏾”
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