After fighting three close rounds against his idol, Uriah Hall finally caught Anderson Silva with a fight-ending sequence in the fourth round of their bout at UFC Vegas 12. In what was hinted to be the Brazilian’s last dance (at least in the UFC), the pair shared an emotional moment in the Octagon following the stoppage and pro fighters reacted to the fight and Silva’s possible retirement on Twitter.
Will always love the spider
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
Legend ️ #UFCVegas12
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) November 1, 2020
If this is really the last time, I hope we get to see Anderson at his best tonight. All legends deserve to go out that way. #UFCVegas12
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) November 1, 2020
Last time we see @SpiderAnderson in the cage…what an absolute legend of the sport!! #UFCVegas12
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 1, 2020
Thank you Anderson Silva (@SpiderAnderson) for introducing millions of people to the #MMA world and inspiring many generations of upcoming fighters. You are a legend! @ufc #UFCVegas12 #SpiderMan
— Jairzinho ‘BIGI BOY’ Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) November 1, 2020
When I’m 45 I want to be in shape like Anderson Silva #UFCVegas12
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 1, 2020
OK Anderson, good round one
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
Hall waiting too much.
Silva waiting too much.
Same advice from both corners. Makes sense.#Vegas12— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
Nice seeing the fight between the two fighters that both turned me down and then accepted fighting each other. #ufcvegas12
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) November 1, 2020
Man Hall has a nasty jab
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
@SpiderAnderson you’re still an idol to me
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) November 1, 2020
Hope that’s the end for Anderson. He is a legend!
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) November 1, 2020
A lot of great respect there. Love that. Thank you Anderson Silva for so many great moments in that cage. A true martial artist
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) November 1, 2020
Good stoppage by Herb! #UFCVegas12
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 1, 2020
Unfortunately I saw that coming from round 2 Anderson legacy will live on forever
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) November 1, 2020
@SpiderAnderson thank you for everything!!! you a very special human being. You entertained and blessed the world with your greatness
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) November 1, 2020
Thought Anderson started off beautifully but he lost his patience in both instances that he got dropped. Chased Hall with chin up and hands low. Hall did a great job of waiting for his opportunity to find his rhythm and find his chance to counter.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 1, 2020
What a great career for the Spider! One of the best ever! #UFC
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 1, 2020
Almost in tears watch Uriah & Anderson embrace after the fight! Realizing that could be Anderson’s last go! Wow! #UFCVegas12
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) November 1, 2020
You have respect a 45 year old man , getting himself in shape , making weight and competing with younger / some of the best athletes in the world! Thanks for everything legend Anderson Silva, single handily carrying our sport! #UFC
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 1, 2020
MMA is depressing sometimes #UFCVegas12 pic.twitter.com/Cz3DIsUlV4
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 1, 2020
Anderson Silva went 16-0 in the UFC……. despite loses he’s one of the ‘s. Absolutely legendary career
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) November 1, 2020
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