By Guilherme Cruz

Photo Guilherme Cruz

In 2009, Brazil got used to see its athletes as number one on their categories. On the middleweights, Anderson Silva kept giving a show, while Lyoto Machida shine of the category above and the little Jussier “Formiga” da Silva, flyweight from Natal, hindered on Japanese stages. On top of featherweights, Aldo hears complements from Silvas, considered the best on their categories.

“This guy is a talent, a young kid that’s conquering his space. He has a great team behind him and he has everything to stay as a champion for many years and bring more joy to his team and to Brazil. He’s very dedicated and he’s having the results of his work”, said Anderson, advices from the number one of the world since October 2006.

“My tip is to keep focused, don’t forget the origins and to listen to people who wants good things to you”, said, knowing that Aldo is well advised. “Now will appear a lot of people by your side while you’re successful, but Dedé (Pederneiras) is a great leader, Nova União is getting even more strong and they never let down. I wish him all the happiness of the world…  Now is to enjoy the title, because there will be fights again soon”.

The other Silva, with 123 pounds, celebrates the friend’s successful. “I was very happy. He’s a humble kid, he deserved. He’s a good guy, likes to train”, said the tough motoboy, betting on the team’s part in a long time on the top. “A lot of combats will appear, but it will be hard to take the belt away from him. He’s very complete. I like very much his style, he always tries to be the best. Before the fight, I sent him a message supporting him, that would be two against one (laugh)”, finished.