Anderson Silva Releases Lengthy & Emotional Statement To Critics Following Controversial Win

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva is still full of emotions following his victory last Saturday at UFC 208.

My people, my Brazil, my fans all over the world. Today is another day of those who wake up with everything sore, with the body looking like it was all crumpled, but happy to have given once again joy and the pleasure of cheering for Brazilians and fans around the world. The truth is that we always try to give our best at the time of the fight, it does not always work out, but we train hard to make the show for you. With all the energy I have in my heart. Filled with joy, happiness and satisfaction, trying to bring joy to all. Regardless of how many criticize without having the least knowledge of what we suffer to climb there, my satisfaction continues and my joy also, because I am sure that every time a fight ends, I did it from the heart, I am happy because 1 – I do it because I love , 2 – for me and my family and 3 – for those who make our difference and can be sure of my people, I take great pride in being Brazilian. . What runs in my veins today is the desire to be happier. When I'm fighting, I leave the boy who grew up in a poor neighborhood to be fully happy and proud that I represent not only my fans around the world, but where I fight, the green and yellow colors of my Brazil. . Not born to stay off the podium? Hit, hit, pick up, never give up. . Thank you BRAZIL ?? and all my fans around the world. . [Post Anterior em Português]

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Silva recently posted a lengthy message on his Instagram talking about how much pride he has being from Brazil.

“I take great pride in being Brazilian. . What runs in my veins today is the desire to be happier. When I’m fighting, I leave the boy who grew up in a poor neighborhood to be fully happy and proud that I represent not only my fans around the world, but where I fight, the green and yellow colors of my Brazil.”

At UFC 208, Silva picked up his first official UFC win since 2012. He won a unanimous decision against Derek Brunson at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

In his Instagram post, and during his post-fight interview, Silva expressed how happy he is to still be fighting at the highest level. He says his body is sore and in pain, but he continues to fight because of the happiness it brings him.