UFC legend Anderson Silva announces retirement

The 45-year-old Brazilian had his last fight

Former dominant UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (34-11) has officially announced his retirement.

On November 1, the Brazilian held his last fight, in which he lost to Uriah Hall by knockout.

“Good morning people. Today is a special day for one simple reason – I want to say goodbye to a life dedicated to sports. Yesterday I went out and did what I love again, and I did not even imagine that I would feel happy. Even in defeat I am at peace with myself.

I want to thank my team, family, all my friends and fans from the bottom of my heart, who have watched my fights and supported me all these years. Know that your support has been a great honor for me. I hope that I left a piece of myself in the heart of each of you, which will help you overcome life’s difficulties in times of uncertainty. Never think about giving up, no matter how hard it gets. I give you all my love and respect,” wrote Silva.

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Bom dia meu povo, hoje é um dia bem diferente por um simples motivo, ME DESPEDIR DE UMA VIDA INTEIRA DEDICADA AO MEU ESPORTE; ontem foi tão especial quanto, subi lá para fazer o que amo, eu não imaginava que iria ficar tão feliz como eu estou, mesmo perdendo, estou com um sentimento de paz, do fundo do meu coração quero agradecer todos vocês, meu time minha família , meus amigos e todos que viram a luta; saibam que sempre foi uma grande honra lutar todos esses anos com a torcida de vocês!!! Quero agradecer a DEUS por ter me concedido o dom da luta!!! Obrigado meu povo por toda compreensão, por todo apoio de vocês e pelos incríveis momentos que juntos vivemos neste esporte!!! GRATIDÃO ETERNA A TODOS??❤️ Espero ter deixado na memória e no coração de cada um de vocês um pouco de quem eu sou, que vocês possam superar dificuldades, cada segundo de incertezas e para superar obstáculos em suas vidas!!! Nunca pensem em desistir, por mais que as coisas se tornem dificeis em algum momento; saiba que “vai passar”; deixo todo meu amor, todo todo o meu respeito para vocês!!! FORÇA e HONRA sempre e que DEUS abençoe todos vocês!!!! Good morning, my people, today is a very different day for a simple reason, and I wanted to thank you all these years with your cheerleading! I want to thank the God for granting me the gift of the fight! Thank you my people for all understanding, for all your support and for all your amazing moments that we live in this sport together! _ I hope I left it in memory and in the heart of each of you a little of who I am, that you can overcome, every second of uncertainty and to overcome obstacles in your lives!” Never think about giving up, as hard as things get at some point; know that I leave all my love, all my respect for you!”! “Force and time always and God bless you all!” Thank you all, bless you, and bless you ??❤️??

Publication from Anderson “The Spider” Silva (@spiderandersonsilva) 1 Nov 2020 at 12:31 PST

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