Anderson Silva’s final fight inspires fellow UFC fighters to light up social media

Good luck and have fun out there tonight @SpiderAnderson Seems like it’s everyone’s last dance! I watched Anderson fight Forrest Griffin in my first ufc event ever. Time goes so fast!!!! I’d have never thought we’d share the octagon one day! pic.twitter.com/9fcUsCdUOU

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) October 31, 2020

Anderson Silva headlined the first UFC event in Brazil for 13 years when he beat Yushin Okami at UFC 134 🔥

Even Ronaldo was there to celebrate 🐐 pic.twitter.com/gdE82iF7pE

— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 31, 2020

Sad to see tonight, but I say keep going! Real fighters never lose that fire so why try to force it out? Simply put time into finding the correct competition and continue on. The right competition is out there, for all levels and ages. Find it and do what you love to do! Forever! https://t.co/qFvPtCQuVE

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 1, 2020

True example of a martial artist. Always respectfull and skill that will never be forgotten. @SpiderAnderson absolute legend!! 🙏

— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 1, 2020

The final walk! That should be the name of Anderson Silva’s story! What an emotional moment for Hall and especially Silva. I don’t know if words can even describe the thoughts and what Silva felt pre and post-fight. Anderson “The Spider Silva”- Forever a legend!#Vegas12

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) 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

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

@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

What a great career for the Spider! One of the best ever! #UFC

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 1, 2020