Twitter reacts to Michael Bisping-Anderson Silva instant UFC classic

LET'S GOOOOO!! RT if you're ready for the main event between @SpiderAnderson and @Bisping!! #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/uzvphmTvni

— #UFCLondon (@ufc) February 27, 2016

OK it's 'ain't no sunshine' by DMX vs. 'Song 2' by Blur. Two iconic songs for two iconic UFC fighters. Silva vs. Bisping up next. #UFCLondon

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) February 27, 2016

Lot of ???s with Silva with all time off but still gotta pick him over Bisping.

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) February 27, 2016

#UFCFightNight84 Closing Odds: Anderson Silva (-260) vs. Michael Bisping (+240) –@UFCFightPass @ufc @danhardymma @MMAOddsBreaker #UFCLondon

— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) February 27, 2016

Silva looking far better so far than in the Diaz fight. #ufclondon

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) February 27, 2016

Bisping has waited his whole UFC career for this. It shows. He looks composed & he's fighting with purpose, confident.

— Ryan McKinnell (@RyanMcKinnell) February 27, 2016

That first round flew past #UFCLondon

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 27, 2016

Seeing some vintage @SpiderAnderson. #UFCLondon

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) February 27, 2016

This is wild!!!! #UFC #ufclondon

— kajan johnson (@IamRagin) February 27, 2016

Okay the last thirty seconds made that round pretty sweet

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) February 27, 2016

Close feel out round until the end. Bisping getting the better of it. Bisping 10-9 over Silva after the first. TENSE!

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 27, 2016

Round 1 Bisping #UFCLondon

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 27, 2016

Fun first round. It's 10-9 Bisping, of course, but Silva looked like he was just about to get started.

— Matt Erickson (@MMAjunkieMatt) February 27, 2016

Bispings head mvmnt was great in that rnd. Anderson is about as precise a striker as you see & Mike barely slipped some big lefts that rnd

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) February 27, 2016

Yesss leets go

— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) February 27, 2016

wow @bisping just issued a "beat you till you love me" as @SpiderAnderson just tried hugging him after getting his face smashed

— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) February 27, 2016

Props to Bisping for not playing the Spider's game… so far. #UFCLondon

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) February 27, 2016

Anderson doing kata. #UFCLondon

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 27, 2016

ANDERSON SILVA!!!!!! ?????? #ufclondon

— Siyar Bahadurzada (@Siyarized) February 27, 2016

Fucking Silva!! What a weirdo! I'm laughing and amazed and exasperated all at once! This is a bizarre fight. No way this

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) February 27, 2016

Wow Bisping clipped and knocked down Silva and landed some ground and pound. The buzzer for the second round went off. #UFCLondon

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) February 27, 2016

Michael @bisping ROCKS Silva!!! #UFCLondon https://t.co/6bXORc0gMe

— #UFCLondon (@UFCEurope) February 27, 2016

@bisping is killing it here!! #UFCLondon

— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) February 27, 2016

Great round for bisping #UFCLondon

— John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne) February 27, 2016

Bisping nearly scored a finish there. This is something else…

— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) February 27, 2016

No kicks from Anderson is limiting him big time. Great job by Bisping staying focused. #UFCLondon

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) February 27, 2016

Michael Bisping in control. 20-18 over Anderson Silva after two rounds. Far from over but perfect so far for Bisping.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 27, 2016

20-18 Bisping after 2 #UFCLondon

— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) February 27, 2016

@UFCFightPass @ufc not too good of a second round for the Spider…

— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) February 27, 2016

As Silva does the duck and dodge, Bisping's smart enough to not follow him. 2 or 3 shots on combo, then Bisping's out. Not trying to tag him

— Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) February 27, 2016

Bisping striking looks great, most importantly staying just out of range of Anderson’s counters. Causing Mike to miss some but he is patient

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) February 27, 2016

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— Dann Stupp (@DannStupp) February 27, 2016

I can't believe I'm cheering for @bisping and I can't believe he's about to knock out @SpiderAnderson #UFCLondon

— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) February 27, 2016

Not over yet but this is why I picked him to win. Silva "be playing" and "not be doing". Not the same chin, not the same speed. #UFCLondon

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 27, 2016

Wow. Confusion. Herb Dean was about to stop the fight to give Bisping his mouth guard back. Silva delivers a flying knee and celebrates…

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) February 27, 2016

Anderson BJing this fight. #ufclondon

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) February 27, 2016

Holy shit this is crazy #UFCLondon

— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) February 27, 2016

Controversy.

— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) February 27, 2016

WTF protect yourself at all times

— Robert Whiteford (@Flyinjudoka) February 27, 2016

WHAT IS HAPPENING

— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) February 27, 2016

Wtfffffffff #UFCLondon

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 27, 2016

Wow all sorts of fucked up in this #UFCLondon

— John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne) February 27, 2016

What the hell is going on!! Crazy

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) February 27, 2016

Dang Herb gotta jump in there to break the contact! #UFCLondon

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 27, 2016

This is a shit show

— kajan johnson (@IamRagin) February 27, 2016

Holy cow.

— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) February 27, 2016

WTF lol

— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) February 27, 2016

OOOOOMMMMGGGGGG!!!!! #ufclondon

— Derrick Lewis (@Thebeast_ufc) February 27, 2016

Unreal

— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) February 27, 2016

Never stop fighting brooo

— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) February 27, 2016

This fight is wacky. What a crazy sport we're a part of.

— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) February 27, 2016

Wtf lol

— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) February 27, 2016

We fight on. Amazing.

— John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) February 27, 2016

Bisping's face is a mess. #UFCLondon

— Steven Grossi (@SteveOGrossi) February 27, 2016

2-2, yeah?

— Matt Erickson (@MMAjunkieMatt) February 27, 2016

Round 4: Bisping but I could see it going to Silva. 3-1 going into the 5th IMO #UFCLondon

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 27, 2016

3 rounds to 1 for Bisping on my card. He looks fantastic tonight. Silva came on strong at end of 4th but not enough.

— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) February 27, 2016

Anderson finished strong that rnd but too late imo, Bisping up 3-1 on my card

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) February 27, 2016

Rarely see Silva bruised up.

— Jack Slack (@JackSlackMMA) February 27, 2016

This is gonna be a long 5 mins

— Robert Whiteford (@Flyinjudoka) February 27, 2016

Silva has had the lead foot outside southpaw angle and hasn't thrown a single straight left.

— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) February 27, 2016

Ouch pic.twitter.com/rn4KaGgqbH

— ZombieProphet (@ZProphet_MMA) February 27, 2016

What the Hell is going on with my heart rate right now fuuckkkk

— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) February 27, 2016

Bisping eating almost everything at this point. #ufclondon

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) February 27, 2016

Whatever happens in this fight Anderson is 40 years old and it looks so quick! The stuff he does is unbelievable! #UFCLondon

— John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne) February 27, 2016

THREE MINUTES BISPING HOLD ON BUDDY!!!!

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) February 27, 2016

Holy crazy kicks batman

— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) February 27, 2016

Bisping's like, fuck this! #UFClondon

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) February 27, 2016

5th round all Silva @ufc

— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) February 27, 2016

This is the first time I've ever pulled for Bisping and it definitely won't be my last. What a true warrior. #respect #ufclondon

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 27, 2016

I hope bisping got this

— Robert Whiteford (@Flyinjudoka) February 27, 2016

What a FIGHT!!!! #UFCLondon

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 27, 2016

@bisping with rds 1,2,4 …

— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) February 27, 2016

Great fight. Weird fight. No matter who wins some people are going to complain kinda fight

— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) February 27, 2016

Well this decision is going to be interesting and controversial! #UFCLondon

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 27, 2016

3-2 Silva? but wowww did that fight have everything

— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) February 27, 2016

I have Bisping 3-2, Anderson played a bit too much and Mike was very focused. Let’s see how judges see it

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) February 27, 2016

Michael Bisping has defeated Anderson Silva by unanimous decision 48-47 x 3 and has cemented his legacy. What a moment. #UFCLondon

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) February 27, 2016

Congrats @bisping incredible show of sheer determination

— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) February 27, 2016

Damn @bisping showed his heart in this one

— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) February 27, 2016

Even if he never wins the title, I think Bisping could almost settle for this victory. One hell of an effort, Count.

— Dann Stupp (@DannStupp) February 27, 2016

Damn I saw glimpse of the spider ????????????

— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) February 27, 2016

@bisping is a warrior! You earned that one man #ufcLondon

— Patrick Cummins (@OfficialDurkin) February 27, 2016

Such a great and entertaining fight by @bisping and @SpiderAnderson way to gut out those last two rounds @bisping @ufc

— Rick (@Rick_Story) February 27, 2016

Give @bisping a title shot in England.
If his 3 fight win streak isn't deserving of it, his career of work is.#UFCLondon

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) February 27, 2016

Hats off to @bisping. That was the win he's always wanted. Still unbeaten on his home turf.

— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) February 27, 2016

Great fight I think @bisping takes it though! pic.twitter.com/Za4odPfQlo

— CB Dollaway (@cbdollaway) February 27, 2016

Wow! Good for Bisping but thought Anderson had last 3 rounds. He deserved it if you base it on complete effort.

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) February 27, 2016

.@bisping great win over Anderson Silva . I doubt you'll get the next title shot. I'm available let's do it! @danawhite @UFC

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 27, 2016

Good for you Bisping :)

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) February 27, 2016

Ohhhhhhhnk waaaaaayyhhhhh !!!!@ufc @ufc_brasil
Come on that was too far! Judges

— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) February 27, 2016

Damn, @bisping getting blood all over his Mum's Sunday jacket. #UFCLondon

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) February 27, 2016

I'm With it

— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) February 27, 2016

What a weird fight. Silva didn't fight with any urgency. Well deserved with by Bisbing #UFCLondon

— Ryan LaFlare (@RLaFlare) February 27, 2016

What a fight. #ufcfightnightlondon

— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) February 27, 2016

Gotta be happy for Bisping !!

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) February 27, 2016

Holy Shit !!!! What a fucking rip off

— Edward Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) February 27, 2016

Congrats @bisping on beating the legend @SpiderAnderson what war and the diversity you went through. Well done @ufc https://t.co/3srJQApvxr

— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) February 27, 2016

Big congrats to @bisping lifelong martial artist gets his biggest win. Great fight both guys

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) February 27, 2016

@ufc what!?!?!?!?!?!

— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 27, 2016

Way to fight @bisping! Congrats!! @ufc @UFCFightPass

— Jake Collier (@Jakecollier88) February 27, 2016

Is it me, or was Anderson kind of trying to prove something. Like go ahead, get a title shot, but I can beat you if I want to?

— malki kawa (@malkikawa) February 27, 2016

Don't leave it to the judges #UFCLondon

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 27, 2016

Incredible! I still don't know, what is going on! #UFCLondon

— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) February 27, 2016

Win or lose Anderson still got it & looked good I thought. Always will have respect for the GOAT & remember people 40 years old! #UFCLondon

— John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne) February 27, 2016

I mean … On judges card I guess he won but … Got fucked up still give it to the spider good fight though ???

— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) February 27, 2016

Wow, did I just hear Anderson saying that there's corruption in the judging system? and his manager left that out? Wow! Just wow!

— Vinny Magalhães (@VinnyMMA) February 27, 2016

Wow much respect to @bisping . Fought like a warrior and constantly came forward. Showed a lot of heart

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) February 27, 2016

CONGRATS Brother @bisping ?????? don't know if I've ever been so close to tears after a fight, so… https://t.co/xcI7cH4fqB

— Nick the Tooth (@nickthetooth) February 27, 2016

Bisping ties Matt Hughes for 2nd most wins in UFC history (St-Pierre, 19). #UFCLondon

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) February 27, 2016

UFC Fight Night 84 results: Michael Bisping tops Anderson Silva in crazy, bloody war https://t.co/GOtfFmKwny via @MMAjunkie

— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) February 27, 2016