Anderson Silva’s long road to recovery from a devastating leg injury | ESPN MMA

[@lawrencemichael5571]

I expected a deep voice, now I just want to hear him to go hee hee.

[@goatedxev]

ik lmao

[@reyalecio3501]

He sounds Michael Jackson with a Portuguese accent

[@reyalecio3501]

Lucas Fonseca he’s Brazilian but in Portugal (in europe), they have the same accent

[@reyalecio3501]

Lucas Fonseca ah ok, I’m Hispanic and speak fluent Spanish which is similar to Portuguese but I guess I can’t tell

[@reyalecio3501]

Thinking Brain good to know I thought that my Spanish would be able to differentiate like I do with Spanish but I guess not 😂

[@zikeyy8716]

LMAO THATS EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

Lol. Exactly my thoughts, I just learned today he knows how to speak English.

[@flamingtoast5792]

Is it just me or I wasn’t expecting for him to sound like this 😂😂

[@GamerBoy-lg8qs]

He still a legend. 😊

[@BlazingDonkeyTrash]

This is the reason he learned to fight

[@airstuck3929]

@@BlazingDonkeyTrash hahaha

[@5luelight726]

I happi

[@bradydavis5791]

He sounds like a normal human being...

[@jjmendez4267]

Chris Weidman’s long road to recovery after devastating leg injury

[@kadenbombo5540]

Hope he gets better

[@flowrepins6663]

he didnt deserv3 it he didnt kiss his opponent

[@Oddly_Fascinting]

01:00 look at the way he celebrated after silva snapped his leg

[@edreesshishani5086]

TRUE! 😂😂

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

he'll be back for sure

[@mxdvs2925]

Lmao who else can't sleep and decided to watch this?

[@jsumrs1]

Army Proud maeeeeee

[@mvtt600]

Gang

[@alred9699]

Me and I got school in a couple hours

[@chewkie420]

Gang Gang

[@mxdvs2925]

@@alred9699 Rip get some rest fam, I have a night class so I'm lucky

[@jokerface7531]

*I'm Here after watching chris Weidman broken leg* 🙏

[@mrt445]

We all are, lol

[@mrt445]

@@IllyrianStrength no 6 should be enough

[@TomCole-vt1de]

@@mrt445 depends how the muscle and tendons were damaged but yeah hopefully 6months

[@mrt445]

@@TomCole-vt1de He's already slightly walking after surgery and the x-rays show that the broken bones have been realigned with bolts and a titanium rod put through his tibia.

[@paul5693]

Me too lmao

[@austinmoen3990]

Now Weidman had broken his leg in the same fashion ☠️

[@edwardburroughs784]

He took peds for his injury, and now everyone thinks he's used it his whole career. He should've just healed the right way.

[@KingLos95]

Edward Burroughs Dana White advised him to do it, how ironic

[@-gage-7424]

King Los dana would tell his fighters to take crack if they were to tired to fight.... Dana is a snake... he will do anything if the money is right

[@chrisc.1005]

He should’ve retired after the leg or before losing his belt like GSP

[@markrace4707]

@@chrisc.1005 yeah he should've.. but he didnt n his legacy is kind of tarnished in other ppls view, not in mine but that's personal opinions. I think he is still and will forever be a legend and the greatest in his prime. Jon jones is great too but he used peds TO gain an unfair advantage unlike anderson who used for his broken leg. Gsp is the best tho p4p of all times. Never used ped's, avenged his losses and had an incredible career comeback and won a title in another division as well. The greatest.

[@soniatiwari9986]

@@markrace4707 truer words were never said

[@casxadw]

1:06 wtf.. silva leg broke in half, and weidman runs lifting his hands up and celebrating.. defuq happened to sportmenship in this sport

[@anthonyarena487]

@Stolen From Africa when he ran out of old shriveled up TRT-less Brazilians to face he started getting knocked out.

[@anthonyarena487]

@DJ C not a curse he just at some point had to start actually facing killers. Both anderson fights were luck and USADA beat up machida and vitor before weidman got them

[@alexandrostheodorou8387]

DJ C That first round was a beatdown. Nothing would have changed. Weidman was checking those checks and even if the break didnt happen Silva wasnt going to throw many more.

[@emoneydatruth1]

Even weidmen thought that win was legit and that's sad.

[@nlytend1]

Wiedman couldn't have known Silva broke his leg at the time

[@papichulo77]

Who’s here after ufc 261??😭😭

[@othonpedro2870]

I don't know how, but I pray to God and the Universe that Anderson Silva wins

[@tomasjolin2298]

It must be done, its okay its the true passing of the torch , this is life this is the buissness i hope he doesnt get destroyed i hope he TRTs it up and they have an amazing fight

[@thekingguerra]

Jesus Christ is God the Son only through faith in him are we forgiven and saved he loves you he is the only way to heaven to God the Father in heaven.

[@THFCMarcelo]

Unless Anderson does a Marty Mcfly and turns back the clock then idk how.

[@itssanti]

Isn't there more important things to pray for?

[@jakesullivan2944]

Yup let him go prime silva mode one last time

[@905shooter]

No doubt, a first ballot Hall Of Famer. A legend in the UFC and the sport of MMA forever.

[@drewduz]

Everybody thinks Silva will get knocked out in the first round but he won’t. He will SHOCK THE WORLD and actually get knocked out in the 2nd round.

[@noahbernard8708]

Druth wrong

[@nokita2542]

😂😂😂

[@obitriceforlife5771]

Druth 😂

[@AIR27JEEZY]

At least u tried.

[@tomasjolin2298]

Hahahahahaha im dead

[@geniuspigby29]

Who else is here after Hall vs Weidman and that sick leg break?

[@yuiakimoto8737]

he has a bubbly personality, i didnt expect that

[@earthpisces2009]

Here after Conor’s injury.Really hope the champ recovers fast and gets his revenge back.🤴🏻🇮🇪

[@earthpisces2009]

@@YearsOVDecay1 UFC’s nothing without him.The whole fooking ship sinks.Let that sink in.”You need people like me”🤫

[@doscruzz]

Yeah, i really want for Conor to come back strong as ever, but with Anderson SIlva as an example, he won 1 in 8 fights after his injury, hoping Conor doesnt experience the same.

[@subhamjaiswal8382]

@@doscruzz he was 38+

[@subhamjaiswal8382]

@@doscruzz conor can do it... But he must take 2-3 tune up fights.... Like beat 2-3 top-5-10 Then fight a top1-5 to get a title chance and then for title... He should fight atleast 4 times... Before a title fight or else he will lose and be soar....

[@doscruzz]

@@subhamjaiswal8382 yeah, i hope so too

[@Trevlee74]

If Anderson’s English was this good during his prime, he’d be an even bigger star.

[@aakashvarghese4006]

You are a true warrior the way you recovered from this and bulit it back .. People might overlook ur victories now nd always move on to the newest flashy thing but the legacy that u created will forever remain . Huge respect 🙏

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

Yep, I just wish that he didn't act like such a dickhead in the ring all the time.

[@izzybizzy9589]

Anderson was 38 when this happened. He was never the same after that injury. He was already the GOAT. Michael Jordan of UFC

[@Duran420]

Jon jones

[@infiniteasap7562]

He sounds exactly like Michael Jackson

[@officialmasqq_594]

"It helps you to control the emotional" *montage of Silva savagely hitting and kneeing people in the face*

[@klassikmaster10]

😂😂😂

Actually it makes a lot of sense. Fighting give you a sensation of release and freedom, and the pain just make it better.

[@mekhilefanis1442]

Thats what i was thinking too 😂😂

[@isaacsmith3529]

Weidman the type of guy to celebrate an opponents broken leg, claims the win.

[@nickc9482]

no one knew at the time what happened. I watched the fights live. wasnt until afterwards everyone found out he snapped it in half

[@danielesquinas1897]

He clearly didn’t know the extent of the injury and he has the right to celebrate considering he caused Silva to break his leg by checking his leg kick.

[@stonecold316339]

At no point in either fight was Anderson winning. He almost got KOd again in the rematch when he tried getting Weidman in the clinch

[@ceowulf7328]

Silva, the type of guy to celebrate all his victories as a known PED abuser

[@justinmajewski5904]

Not like he jumped on him afterwards. Many men would have.

[@mihiershastri4499]

watching this after Conor mcgregor injury.Hope he recovers fast

[@Amzyy]

One of the most horrific things I've ever seen in the cage. Silva hasn't been the same since, expect Adesanya to finish him in two rounds

[@emoneydatruth1]

Never

[@emoneydatruth1]

@Floyd Money Mayweather 50-0 GOAT Cyborg Knee to the face by MVP is the worst.

[@noahbernard8708]

Adesanya will be knocked out cold

[@flatearthscammer7539]

Silva way better

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Silva will knock out Israel in the 1st round

[@michealhuver3043]

this guy has heart. After recovery, i swear i will never use my leg to even kick a balloon :)

[@iztheillest]

"First of all, Im old!" Lol love how Anderson is so honest about himself

[@Liftoff2theclouds]

Prime Silva would absolutely smash him or even submit him early it wouldn't go the distance. Pre injury Silva was a beast he got cocky against Weidman the first fight

[@verstappen9937]

Liftoff2theclouds no he wouldn't anyone who says that hasn't watched adesanya, he's faster, he's got a height and reach advantage, he has more techniques in the bag. Dude just watch adesanya he is as good if not better than prime time TRT champ Anderson

[@khlmsh]

Adesanya would shred prime Anderson. He's longer, taller, has more tools, has faced much higher level strikers, and has transitioned his kickboxing skills to mma better than any other fighter. His defensive wrestling is great and he has a disgusting fight IQ. Would be a super fun matchup but Prime Anderson would lose pretty bad.

[@jadchahhal1748]

@@verstappen9937 he's talking about Weidman.

[@verstappen9937]

khlmsh agreed that's what I said

[@verstappen9937]

jad chahhal I don't think he was, that may be true but weidman did convincing beat silva twice about as near to his prime as anyone did and he beat him without using TRT

[@morod270]

Who’s watching this because the same thing just happened to..Chris Weidman?

[@ArczAngel]

now the man who sow this to you, reaps his reward too. life is fair indeed.

[@areyou5865]

This guy was just too cocky in the first fight vs weidman, and deserved to get knocked out twice

[@richardl9242]

God damn Anderson hypes me up! Love watching people with this kind of drive go through adversity and come out the other side standing tall! Cant wait for UFC 234

[@Balmain_jacket]

Who’s here after Chris Weidmen do the same exact thing

[@owenski_20]

I recently watch his fight this year November 2020 he's very thankful for another fight and stepping again on octagon

[@wobbowobboDX]

Who else is here after Weidman's leg injury?

[@mindforcombat9316]

I still remember that like it was yesterday man. It was Soo crazy. It's almost like you can divide Anderson's career in to before the leg break and after the leg break.

[@SuperMerlot]

Nah, there is nothing to see after that injury

[@biazacha]

Prettu sure any athlete would be retiring after an injury like that... I can't tell if he's really passionate or bonkers to comeback. Let's see if Weidman will be able to do the same.

[@krististevens54322]

Most ironic thing now is Silva and Weidman now both have had the exact same gruesome injury.

[@madmax.6469]

4:16 when I get off school or work. Jaja xD

[@super8393]

Lᴏʟ😜🤣

[@Damprag148]

he back... trust me... he back.

[@emoneydatruth1]

Dont hide if the opposite happens

[@emoneydatruth1]

It's normal guys!

[@akram9158]

He very exciting for back

[@Ken_from_mumbai]

He happy

[@nlytend1]

You mean "he's back"? Damn, you act like school attendance isn't compulsory till age 16 in the states.

[@itsrahuldey]

Who are here after weidman incident?

[@Dreamwarrior-SB]

Hit like if they should make a 30 for 30 on Anderson.

[@Jamestele1]

Coming back from such a brutal injury only adds to his personal legend. He's a true maestro of MMA. I love that he has never been a real trash talker hype guy (I understand it is part of the fighting world). Anderson is just a class act, and literally one of the best ever.

[@nameisrango]

I hope Conor comes back from his injury as well. It seems similar injury.

[@shinigamitkd]

The same bones but Conors was lower on the bone near the high part of the ankle.

[@dandaniels5739]

@@shinigamitkd what does that means

[@dandaniels5739]

@Raf i mean like Will he'll able to comeback stronger like he was before or it will gonna affect on his performance

[@dandaniels5739]

@Raf what about he was saying that he have a titanium leg now and this a benefit for him

[@bentimmins8179]

@@dandaniels5739 no way is it a benefit to him I have had the same surgery on my leg and you will never have the same balance or strength in that leg again plus the mobility of the ankle drops significantly

[@chrispeezy69]

This is the first time I’ve watched Anderson Silva stay on one topic

[@panda59043]

I really like Anderson's talk about the purpose of martial arts.

[@holyfool3012]

I have had a foot surgery like inch above my ankle, and I am recovering, nothing but respect for Anderson Silva.

[@samuelchhetri3884]

God bless you Silva... you gave the Best fight to your frens ... you alwsys been a hero for your frens... coz you impact the the young generation with an inspiration and motivation...

[@Mamuli_28]

when he won in his diaz fight i shed tears the happiness of succeeding when you put all on the line all the blood sweat and focus oh man its a very good feeling.

[@CYCLONE4499]

No doubt about it that Anderson is one of the best MMA fighters ever! Genuinely good man too

[@GaetanoProchilo1989]

Who else is here after Weidman broke his leg in the same way?

[@Final.Soldier]

I broke my tibia and fibula and this gives me inspiration. Thank you.

[@kari548]

Hope you make it to a speedy recovery. How's the outlook after 8 months?

[@Final.Soldier]

@@kari548It's slightly narrower now but it can handle anything I throw at it now except running but that will also improve with practice.

[@tomascharles5080]

43 now today is not old

[@96greon]

Yea your right Tom Brady is 41 and he just won his 6th superbowl 43 is pretty old in the fight game tho I think hes got 2 or 3 more fights in him tho hopefully can win this one than the title than retire a champion

[@Kashmachine10]

Tomas Charles for a fighter that’s been fighting for over 20 years and is 6 years past his prime it’s old

[@loganroberts1582]

Tomas Charles dude in the fight game it is, don’t think Yoel Romero is an average human to use as an example

[@chrish9486]

I'm 44, I thought dang, it ain't that old. Y'all are making me feel like grandpa.....lol😂

[@paulden3158]

40s are the new 30s

[@MisterMaster4life]

What a legend. Not only for his fighting skills but also for his humble personality. Respect man.👍🏆.

[@thetrophysystem3697]

Humble? He broke his leg because he was a cocky showoff mate, thats not humble. Hes a drug taking horrible bellend end of

[@yapj0002]

Now his titanium leg will never break again.

[@CollectorMusical]

4:15 I thought he broke it again

[@arnoldsdf]

hehe exactly

[@sharknight4441]

We all know Anderson was never the same again after his leg injury.

[@giantclaw138]

This is the third time I've ever sorted comments by new

[@cgclimited6862]

The instrumental @ 4:10 you know what is the name

[@anthonybird2700]

He needed this must have been the most humbling time in his life

[@synxalwayssad2278]

Who else is here after Chris Weidman broke his leg ?

[@cgclimited6862]

The instrumental @ 4:10 you know what is the name

[@scottishfilmhistorian]

I can't imagine a guy with this voice being a total savage. Like this guy could literally kill people yet he sounds like his voice hasn't broke yet.

[@megatronn5816]

I thought he was american and sounds like kevin durant but he sounds like a filipino farmer... I am so shocked! I thought his voice was deeper o my gawd

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

@Michael K naw not really bro he just never knew lmao

[@Yabas00]

If you thought he was American then you must have never seen his fights

[@deathninja16]

It's like Anderson silva possessed Scott weidmans leg when he kicked Uriah tonight. Worst break I've ever seen. That was gnarly.

[@bennyhath1789]

This will be a good passing of the torch moment, terrible fight for Silva hopefully he won't get knocked around too bad

[@Afs.affairs]

The fact that he keeps practising the same leg on hitting pads that messed up his leg is soul-crushingly sad. Legend ✨

[@judasjunior6503]

I believe Silva will do better than we think. Most of his career he's fought grapplers which I'm sure had affected his ability to strike freely.

[@MarioSanchez-wh1bp]

I like Silva's philosophy of martial arts. It's humbling.

[@xbaxepic]

I hope that Chris Widman can recover. Like Anderson did. 🙏🏼

[@MrHate2012]

Weidman game over...after this he don't even reach Top 15....

[@BamOn742]

god i love this guy! His the reason i started Muaythai in Thailand...Saw him in pride!!!! Blessed to watch this guy

[@crjacinro]

who is here after weidman's injury?

[@cgclimited6862]

The instrumental @ 4:10 you know what is the name

[@hebaIslam23]

More power to you Silva, God bless you

[@staylow2478]

This is my first time that i heard anderson silva's voice. Its sounds like a little guy😂✌. But anderson silva is one of the greatest mma fighter and he is my idol

[@veronicashipp5207]

About 10 years ago he spoke with an even higher voice. I couldn't believe it.

[@ronki23]

We need to see Silva-Weidman 3 judging by Weidman's FOUR losses

[@dad7335]

I'd be so scared to go back after a leg break like that

[@vanessahann1463]

Anyone here because of the Chris Weidman vs Uriah Hall fight ?

[@Hugo_Tate]

he was scared to face his family like they were going to be like "you and that weak leg of yours. get out!" lol

[@Gh0stDiaz]

It's haunting watching the footage of these 2 back to back, It's gonna be like fighting a mirror image Anything could happen...

[@jakegetscake4672]

Always will love Silva man watching that griffin fight was something special he was on top of the world for so long

[@Stuart267]

Which makes it all the more depressing how he lost. He could have wiped the floor with Weidman if he wasn't in the mood to entertain the fans in their first bout & that is why I love the guy he always puts on a show for us as fans but also finishes the job

[@marcos0055101]

Adesanya is getting knockout, never trust the hype

[@Youknowwhathido]

This ain't your regular hype, the man has been through it all. He has lost before, he has been knocked out and most importantly he has experience when it comes to fighting.THis aint no SAGE northcutt or Darren Till. He knows what he is doing out there and what to expect

[@mrSeandobson007]

I Don't trust the hype I look at where a fighter is at this moment in time, a huge legend verses a potential star and I think it's going to be too much for Silva at this stage of his career I think he gets beat but the question is will he be as good as him and reach the accomplishments that Silva has reached, possibly but time will tell!!

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

@@mrSeandobson007 You will eat your words. I got word from Vegas that Silva will knock out Israel in the 1st round. Placed an entire $40 on Silva.

[@mrSeandobson007]

@@MichaelP-ke1tm from Vegas! you should have put 400 on my friend, well good luck with that one. Don't forget to get back to me after the fight and leave me a comment and if I'm right I promise not to give you a hard time. May the best man win🥊

[@missionpupa]

Adesanya can be beaten, but not by a 43 year old man. Lets get serious.

[@JM-vz6ok]

This guy seems like the nicest dude outside of the ring

[@namankitmohanty1634]

THE GOAT ❤️🙏

[@SachKol]

The same happened with Conor today, a sad loss..

[@eugenewong__]

how the turntables

[@cgclimited6862]

The instrumental @ 4:10 you know what is the name

[@hubbelizer8412]

One of the most likeable people in the sport

[@AcidGlow]

*The way he lost to Weidman when he kept taunting him... Well that's not the best way to go down but you were mocking him..* ✅🙄

[@theasiankidjalen7649]

But that’s who Anderson was that’s what made him so great his confidence

[@cagethekyle6493]

Tell that to connor. Yet hes still one of the most beloved. Love him or hate him. Silva still a goat.

[@Tate525]

Looks like the same happened to your boy now, Karma is for real !

[@biazacha]

Let's see if Weidman will be able to recover from his own injury...

[@Samarthjbr]

You are eveywhere

[@benjaminrichard7741]

Silva will always be remembered as a Great fighter

[@noahbernard8708]

Anderson will win this fight. I have multiple reasons to back that up. I’m betting everything I have on the old man.

[@Luka-xu6lk]

What are those reasons?

[@THUGPUTIN]

Even I think silva will win. Only staying away from fight might be the issue... I like adesanya but he's no way near kg, Robert or romero even in stand up. Whoever wins this will loose the next fight for belt that's for sure...

[@KaiMax_23]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@MultiTwentyseven]

Rip your whole existence

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Same. I bet a whole $40 on Silva

[@junworxx1492]

you are my number one favorite fighter in octagon i hope i will meet you some day sir keep strong and healthy💪💪💪

[@ppalarcon3618]

Wow, his voice.

[@blkbi-wHitbimpire-owner]

Been a fan and started mma bc of him the syle he has is wicked the recovery and belt is 100%

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

Here from McG breaking his leg just now lol

[@erdbeerenrex]

He´s more than a legend. He´s someone I look up to

[@alhazenali4819]

Who's here after Weidmans leg injury today?

[@kroonabhairus1519]

Not me I was just wandering casually

[@midnightyurr4874]

Who's watching after Chris Wiedman's leg getting messed up the same way

[@kaelinsmith6201]

It was brutal to watch😭

[@DonisGP]

Weidmans break was even worse. Man how things go around

[@AH-wr7so]

Yeah more bad! It snapped he stood on it fell on it and the skin sliced open. Holly chit

[@DonisGP]

@@AH-wr7so dude I know it got so much worse when he didnt realized and he stepped on it. 😬

[@prabhakaran4187]

I love Anderson silva

[@DogeshVerse]

Don't kick on kneee with shin bone again

[@junior.lsx_2153]

POV you’re here after watching Chris weidman break his leg.

[@relaxingsounds9942]

If he wasn't cocky in the first fight, their wouldn't have ever been a rematch and he wouldn't have broke his leg

[@jeffreyvedha1626]

Yup

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

Exactly, so spot on. agree a 100 percent..

[@jeradanderson42]

Always seemed like he lowers his hands for no reason, dont have much fight knowledge but seems like that's what did it

[@amynelson4919]

That was inspiring. Thanks Anderson Silva

[@Andu_music]

Your voodoo paid off silva

[@vx4982]

Anderson Silva is Known for his devastating brutal knockouts however when he gets knockout in the most devastating brutal knockout it makes me happy finally he gets to experience and feel every agony and pain what he put his opponents through out the years.