Brazilian UFC welterweight Erick Silva lost fans at UFC 196 when he fake glove-touched Nordine Taleb, and punched him in the mouth. Then he earned an Internet load full of derision when he got knocked out at 1:34 of Round 2.
Even the UFC got in on the act, as the entire sport gleefully exulted at poor sportsmanship rewarded with a proper beating.
https://twitter.com/ufc/status/706301134885904384
The fighter responded on his social network with a sorry – not sorry message.
People don’t know anything about me, but still judge me. People do mistakes, they all do, I, you, he, or they, we all make mistakes and we must first recognize the errors rationally and not do it again.I admit that in the heat of battle I let my emotional act and ended up doing something not worthy of the martial art, at the time I confess I went through unnoticed, more analyzing the video I’m not saying I was disloyal, or cheater, because there is nothing in the rule that saya it can’t do that.More like a martial artist I was anti ethical.Also does not say that the defeat was karma or deserved so it was by exactly merits of a perfect punch from my opponent who applied very well, and trained to get me that way.On the other hand I’m happy. Glad to have done a great camp, was physically very well prepared and happy with all my change in the recent months, didn’t come out with the result that I wanted. I have the consciousness that I did everything in my training the right way.I want to thanks for all who cheer for me regardless of the result, and even who’s no fan of heart.I would also like to thank in particular to my @kings_mma @jacobharman @danielmendes84 @aojacademy trainers throughout your patience.I’m not going to stop being who I am and who I’ve always been because this minority judging me today, anyone who knows me knows my values and those that are the most important. And now is to raise my head and keep training to come back stronger, and not make the same mistakes. Big hug to everyone and stay with God bless all #LoveTheProcess
Silva now drops to 0-2 his last two figths, and 6-6 overall in the UFC. He is not ranked, after being in the UFC for nearly five years.
