Chris Weidman defended the UFC middleweight belt for the first time, but the celebration was less exciting than winning the title. After taking the belt Anderson SilvaIn July, the North American won again after the Brazilian suffered a compound fracture in his leg while attempting a low kick. As soon as Spider fell into the octagon, the champion celebrated his victory, but soon lost heart when he saw his opponent stretched out on the ground and claimed that he would not have done it if he had known how serious the injury was.
“I knew he was hurt, but I had no idea he had a broken leg right after the fight. I was thrilled for the victory, but I didn't know he had broken his leg. If I had known, I wouldn’t have celebrated like I did,” said Weidman at a press conference after UFC 168.
Chris Weidman e Anderson Silva starred in the main fight of UFC 168, an event held last night (28), in Las Vegas. After the North American's dominance in the first round, the Brazilian came back better for the second half, but ended up getting injured and being forced to undergo surgery to repair the fracture in his leg. According to the UFC's official doctor, Dr. Steve Sanders, Spider's recovery time is three to six months.
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Congratulations Weidman, I'm Brazilian, but I congratulate you for your humility and solidarity with our Anderson!!!
Anderson Silva, we Brazilians, we are sorry for what I heard from you… I know you did your best
I'm not your fan...
Because you are very proud
arrogant with us because we are Brazilians
You could be more humble...
Belfort is dangerous, but Weidman is better on the feet. Belfort has to take the fight to the ground.
Weidman is very honored. I believe in his words and I will support him against Belfort. Give it Weidman!!!
I liked the attitude that Weimdman had when apologizing for the celebration he did not knowing the seriousness of Anderson Silva's injury.
True gesture of a champion
As a former boxer, I understand Anderson Silva and his situation, I have always been a big fan of his fights, and his provocation technique, an incomparable fighting style, great agility for dodging and the ulmility of a true champion, Anderson Silva still continues for me. being the best today, and serves as an inspiration to many, and if he doesn't go to prison for his country at the end of each fight, he wouldn't extend the green and yellow mantle, I think I have to tell him directly, adapt, fight and overcome strength champion .