This Is How The MMA World Reacted To UFC Vegas 12
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UFC Vegas 12 went down on Saturday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, Uriah Hall scored a fourth round TKO win over Anderson Silva, in what was likely the Brazilian’s last fight inside the Octagon. ‘The Spider’, who has one fight left on his UFC contract, previously speculated that this would be his last fight in the promotion, but not necessarily all together.
In the co-main event, unbeaten featherweight Bryce Mitchell extended his record to 14-0 with a unanimous decision win over Andre Fili. Elsewhere on the UFC Vegas 12 main card, Greg Hardy finished Maurice Greene in the second round of their heavyweight clash, Kevin Holland won his fourth fight of 2020 with a first round stoppage over UFC newcomer Charlie Ontiveros at middleweight, and Thiago Moises edged Bobby Green by unanimous decision in an entertaining lightweight matchup.
You can see the full results and post fight videos from UFC Vegas 12 here, and the Performance of the Night bonus award winners here.
This Is How The MMA World Reacted To UFC Vegas 12:
Uriah Hall vs Anderson Silva:
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Will always love the spider ?
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
When I’m 45 I want to be in shape like Anderson Silva ? #UFCVegas12
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 1, 2020
Anderson Silva’s skill set is ageless ! #UFCVegas12
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) 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
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
Too much respect being showing so far
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) November 1, 2020
Hall waiting too much.
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
Silva waiting too much.
Same advice from both corners. Makes sense.#Vegas12
Man Hall has a nasty jab
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
Now they fighting. That was close by hall there
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) November 1, 2020
Hope that’s the end for Anderson. He is a legend!
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) November 1, 2020
Good stoppage by Herb! #UFCVegas12
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 1, 2020
Great moment there ???
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) 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
@SpiderAnderson Nosso herói!!!! We love you and we all thankful for all you done ?
— Marlon Moraes (@MMARLONMORAES) 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
What a great career for the Spider! One of the best ever! #UFC
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 1, 2020
Always hard seeing one of the greats go down @SpiderAnderson ?? congrats to hall though #ufcfightnight
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) 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
@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
Always a champion @SpiderAnderson ! ??
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) 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 still my hero #ufcvegas12
— Johnny Walker (@JohnnyWalker) November 1, 2020
So emotional watching the last fight for Anderson Silva in the UFC.
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) November 1, 2020
He has inspired entire generations of martial artists and cannot wait to see him be inducted into the HOF #UFCVegas12
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
Damn Uriah why you have to do this to us
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) November 1, 2020
Anderson had an amazing career. 45 years old, 45 fights and yet competing and winning most of the fight against a top 15 fighter. He was looking great. Fought like a warrior and made us all proud anyway. #UFCVegas12
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) November 1, 2020
Thank you for all you done @SpiderAnderson ?????????
— Arianelipski (@Ariane_lipski) 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
True example of a martial artist. Always respectfull and skill that will never be forgotten. @SpiderAnderson absolute legend!! ?
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 1, 2020
Wow, Thank you Anderson, we love you
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
I love you @SpiderAnderson one more please! ??? pic.twitter.com/xmzsIT2eyA
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) November 1, 2020
One of the best of all times. Anderson did impressive things in this sport that no one will replicate. He was fighting really well, made Brazil proud. #UFCVegas12
— Patricky Freire (@PatrickyPitbull) November 1, 2020
Thank you for every second of your magic @SpiderAnderson! ?
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) November 1, 2020
I bow to greatness as @SpiderAnderson is a legend & have only done this once before for the legendary @Randy_Couture ???? https://t.co/kfnY6XDRTc
— Bruce Buffer (@brucebuffer) November 1, 2020
You have inspired so many thank you @SpiderAnderson God Bless Champ ????? #MMATwitter #UFC #MMA #Brazil
— Mark Coleman (@Markcolemanmma) November 1, 2020
@SpiderAnderson ? absolute legend, good luck warrior, may God protect and bless your family.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) November 1, 2020
Andre Fili vs Bryce Mitchell:
14-0. Luv yall. ?? pic.twitter.com/HUeXALEKft
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) November 1, 2020
I guess thug nasty really does have that weird strength. He doesn’t look like he would but you can see it
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) November 1, 2020
Wow great grappling, pressure and control and transition by Bryce Mitchel #UFCVegas12
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) November 1, 2020
@TouchyFili is a dog!!!!! Sick fight
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) November 1, 2020
Beautiful timing on that shot! #UFCVegas12
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 1, 2020
This going to be an interesting last couple of minutes! #UFCVegas12
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 1, 2020
Bryce very tenacious here! Fili needs to figure out something big or Thug Nasty will remain as he came- undefeated.#Vegas12
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
That’s a nasty cut! Damn!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
Congrats @ThugnastyMMA solid win against a tough opponent ?? #UFCVegas12
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) November 1, 2020
Camo shorts officially 1-0 in the UFC ? #UFCVegas12
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) November 1, 2020
Maurice Greene vs Greg Hardy:
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I hate Greg Hardy’s eyes #Ufcvegas
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) November 1, 2020
Hardy landed BOMBS! #Vegas12
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
Get him his inhaler!!!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
Kevin Holland vs Charlie Ontiveros:
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Ok it’s November. Who we fighting? #ufc
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) November 1, 2020
Holland always pure entertainment !!! Just wait for the post fight interview? #UFCvegas12
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) October 31, 2020
That was his neck man.
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 31, 2020
Holland after Ontiveros axe kick #UFCVegas12 pic.twitter.com/ReyTA8Xcoi
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 31, 2020
Weird finish. Hope he's OK.
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) October 31, 2020
I think he was saying “my neck”. Hope he’s ok…that’s scary! #UFCVegas12
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) October 31, 2020
A new beef at 185?@Trailblaze2top went straight to @Stylebender following his win ? #UFCVegas12 pic.twitter.com/XXbHwPJx45
— UFC (@ufc) October 31, 2020
Bounce that head
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) October 31, 2020
Another solid performance by one of the most entertaining fighters in the game right now!! Congrats @Trailblaze2top hope his opponent is ok ? #UFCVegas12
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) October 31, 2020
Is this guy really talking shit to @stylebender ? Relax bro ? #UFCFightNight181
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) October 31, 2020
Mans couldn’t move at all! I know that same exact feeling. Almost feeling paralyzed. Pinched nerves are no joke. All their body weight, crashing to the ground, with no space from Holland’s head = devastating. It happened to me in wrestling and MMA sparring. #Vegas12
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 31, 2020
Charlie Ontiveros leaving on a stretcher. Dana White informs us that he said when he went down, he felt a pop in his neck so they're taking precautionary measures. He adds that Charlie is moving his arms and legs. #UFCVegas12
— The Schmozone (@TheSchmozone) November 1, 2020
Bobby Green vs Thiago Moises:
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Moises’ striking looks so much better than when he fought Michael Johnson earlier in the spring/summer. Green needs to open up with the boxing more #Vegas12
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 31, 2020
Bobby doing all the right things right now. #UFCVegas12
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 31, 2020
The right decision tough fight Thiago showed heart, standup and that he belongs in @ufc lightweight top 15!! LFG?ATT #UFCVegas12
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) October 31, 2020
I donno about that one #UFCVegas12
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) October 31, 2020
Idk bout that one smh
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 31, 2020
We will continue to update this post in the upcoming days, as the fighters on the card take to social media to post their post fight statements.
The UFC returns next weekend with UFC Vegas 13, where Thaigo Santos and Glover Teixeira will fight for the number one contender spot in the light heavyweight division, in the all-Brazilian main event.
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