The former UFC middleweight champion, who was knocked out in the fourth spherical by “Prime Time” at the UFC APEX, released statements in Portuguese and English on his social media. The message in English did not incorporate the part in which Silva mentions, in all caps, he’s saying “goodbye” to his daily life as a professional athlete.
The entire statement, translated by MMA Combating, can be noticed beneath.
Great morning, my persons. Currently is a various working day for a basic explanation, say goodbye to an entire existence focused to my sport. Yesterday was so special, I went there to do what I love. I did not think about I would be as happy as I am now. Even in defeat, I’m feeling at peace.
I want to thank you all from the bottom of my coronary heart, my group, my loved ones, my close friends, and absolutely everyone who viewed the combat, know that it was often a excellent honor to fight all these several years with your aid.
I want to thank the God for granting me the gift of the struggle! Thank you my folks for all understanding, for all your assist and for all your remarkable times that we reside in this sport with each other!
I hope I remaining it in memory and in the heart of each and every of you a minimal of who I am, that you can defeat problems, each and every next of uncertainty and to defeat road blocks in your life!
Never assume about providing up, as hard as issues get at some point know that I go away all my like, all my respect for you!
Toughness and honor constantly and God bless you all!
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