In a stark moment of true emotion between opponents, Uriah Hall knocked out Anderson Silva in what could have been Silva’s final fight, then wept on the canvas with Silva in a show of respect.
Hall (16-9 MMA, 9-7 UFC) finished Silva (34-11 MMA, 17-7 UFC), a longtime former middleweight champion and certain future UFC Hall of Famer, with a fourth-round TKO. The end came at the 1:24 mark of the frame, and came on the heels of a near-finish for Hall at the end of the third round.
After the finish, Hall knelt on the canvas with Silva and appeared to sob and told him he loved him. “You’re the reason why I’m doing this. You’re still one of the greatest,” Hall told Silva after apologizing for beating him. Silva could be heard telling Hall he can win a title and to do his best.
“Today, Uriah was the best. I’m enjoying my moment,” Silva said after the fight. “Today is the…
