Silva vs. Bisping: Social media aftermath

Jack Fitzgerald

Silva vs. Bisping: Social media aftermath image

Michael Bisping and Anderson Silva went to war in a back and fourth encounter at UFC London on Sunday. 

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The fight produced a number of talking points, including a flying knee from Silva that seemingly knocked Bisping out right before the bell, a premature cage-climb victory celebration and showboating aplenty.

However, most surprising was the outcome of the fight, a controversial unanimous decision win for Bisping.

The Brit controlled the bout early on, grinding out the first two rounds, but he was convincingly beaten in the last two, and round three saw him knocked partially unconscious. 

The London crowd even booed their countryman following the decision. 

Controversy aside, here's the reaction from UFC greats and celebrities alike...

Former UFC middleweight Champion and rival of Silva, Chris Weidman believed the outcome was questionable...


Kiwi fighter and fellow UFC middleweight praised the pair for the bout...


Rey Mysterio threw his support the way of "The Count".


UFC commentator Joe Rogan typically cashed in for some attention... 


Retired middleweight Brian Stann called the result to a tee, despite the uproar of many...

Did you agree with the judges' decisions?

 

Jack Fitzgerald