Combat sports fans do love a good video of a fighter showing his skills and technique. The athletes also strive to have the correct technique while practicing to be accurate. Moreover, practice and sparring sessions are important for fighters. As the saying goes, ‘practice makes a man perfect.’ Speaking of accuracy and smooth technique, one MMA fighter is renowned for the same. Anderson ‘Spider’ Silva is known for his slick punches and almost impenetrable defense in his prime. Recently, his son posted a video of himself having a training session that went viral.
Fans react to “smooth” video of Anderson Silva’s son
The son of UFC and MMA legend Anderson Silva shared his boxing video on the internet. Kalyl Silva was seen practicing his boxing with his coach Nico Robledo. The 23-year-old has a really good flow to his style and technique as seen in the video.
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The fans went on to notice the same as there was a flurry of comments on the post. One of the social media users commented, “Smooth”.
Another fan wrote, “Bro is smooth widdit”. Indeed, Kalyl Silva has his father’s style.
Moreover, one fan praised him in ‘Bruce Lee-style’ manner. They said, “Flowing like water”. Another social media user said, “The champ!!” while another commented, “Gah damn”.
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Furthermore, there was one social media user that wished he had a coach like Nico Robledo. They commented, “Damn i wish i had a coach like this”.
Lastly, there was one particular fan that graciously invited the son of former UFC champion Anderson Silva for training. They commented, “Whoaa!! let’s go champ. If you ever in Orlando FL. Hit me up for mitt workout.”
What’s next for Anderson Silva in boxing?
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The UFC legend is looking to have a decent career in boxing. The former UFC middleweight champion has set his eyes on a career in boxing in his late 40s. However, 2022 did not go as planned for the ‘Spider’ as he came out on the losing end against Jake Paul.
Moreover, Silva has opponents such as Nick Diaz that need a win in their record too. He could face his former rival potentially inside the boxing ring. It remains to be seen what Silva does in his career.
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Furthermore, do you think Kalyl Silva will get close to the greatness of his father? His video does look promising, after all.
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