UFC Corridor of Famer Anderson Silva weighed in on a possible return to the cage as he approaches age 50.
Anderson Silva is taken into account by many as one of many biggest UFC fighters of all time after a legendary profession within the cage. He handled struggle followers to many signature moments, together with middleweight title defenses in opposition to the likes of Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, and Dan Henderson.
Whereas the primary half of Silva’s UFC tenure made him into an eventual Corridor of Famer, the tip of his time with the promotion was the precise reverse. He struggled in opposition to middleweights like Jared Cannonier, Uriah Hall, and Israel Adesanya in the course of the again half of his UFC stint.
Regardless of struggles within the again half of his UFC profession and Dana White promising by no means to signal Silva for one more struggle, the 49-year-old Silva isn’t accomplished with MMA simply but.
Anderson Silva retains the door open to MMA return after five-year absence
Throughout a latest look on The Art of Ward podcast, Silva made a shocking declare concerning the standing of his preventing profession.
“By no means [retiring]. I practice each day. Bodily coaching each day, two days every week I practice Jiu-Jitsu, and yesterday I skilled in boxing, and in addition Muay Thai,” Silva mentioned. “You already know the particular drive within the Military? That’s the identical [with me]. I’m prepared. I simply want a couple of issues. I simply want ‘the place’, an opponent, and the load. I practice each day…
“I’m not accomplished preventing.”
Silva’s last MMA fight got here in opposition to Corridor in Oct. 2020, dropping by fourth-round TKO. He went winless in eight of his closing 9 fights within the UFC.
Silva transitioned to boxing after the conclusion of his UFC tenure, dealing with off with Jake Paul in a 2022 boxing match. He lost by unanimous decision to Paul after wins over Tito Ortiz, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and Julio Cesar De Jesus within the ring.
Anderson Silva overlooked of World Battle League draft regardless of MMA return curiosity
One potential match for a Silva MMA return is within the brand-new World Battle League, which not too long ago held its inaugural draft. A number of of Silva’s former opponents, together with Chris Weidman and Derek Brunson, have been chosen within the league’s draft earlier this yr.
Silva wasn’t included within the pool of athletes in a position to be drafted, and it’s unsure if different promotions are fascinated by signing him to a deal. The PFL is one other potential match, however the league not too long ago introduced its World Event slate.
Silva’s last fight came in a boxing exhibition in opposition to two-time UFC rival Chael Sonnen final June, with the struggle ending in a draw.
