Anderson Silva e Israel adesanya staged an epic fight inside the Octagon at UFC 234, this Saturday (09) in Melbourne (AUS). Even at 43 years old and far from his best physical shape, the Brazilian fought at a high level with the young Nigerian.
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Anderson's performance, say Rocky Balboa, in the film that ends the series by actor Sylvester Stallone, had repercussions on social media among fans, stars from other sports and especially among other stars of the organization. Check out some of the posts:
“Anderson is a cunning and treacherous martial artist. You only develop these methods through years of difficult experience. Phenomenal performance. The cunning veteran. Great respect always. It would be an honor!” he said. Conor McGregor on your twitter.
Anderson is a crafty, crafty Martial Artist.
You only develop these methods through years of hard fought experience.
Phenomenal performance.
The crafty veteran. Big respect always.
It would be an honor!— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 10rd, 2019
“Anderson is a legend of this sport!!!!”, he posted Ronaldo Jacare
Anderson is a legend of this sport!!!!
— Ronaldo Jacare (@JacareMMA) February 10rd, 2019
The UFC middleweight, Michael chiesa wrote on his social network: “I continue to hold my breath during this fight. Anderson still has that effect on me after all these years.”
I keep catching myself holding my breath during this fight. Anderson still has that effect on me after all these years. # ufc234
— Michael chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 10rd, 2019
"RESPECT!! @SpiderAnderson @stylebender #UFCMelbourne”, said Jimi Manuwa on his social media.
RESPECT !! @SpiderAnderson @stylebender #UFCMelbourne
- JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 10rd, 2019
“Inspiration,” he wrote Thiago Marreta
INSPIRATION @SpiderAnderson pic.twitter.com/NEM3NRdjnT
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) February 10rd, 2019
“I wish this fight was five rounds! Really enjoyed what an impressive chess game,” he wrote Shane burgos.
Wish that fight was 5 rounds! Really enjoyed that striking chess match #UFC234
— Shane burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) February 10rd, 2019
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