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 best UFC fighters of all time after a legendary profession within the cage. He handled battle 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 battle, 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 current look on The Art of Ward podcast, Silva made a surprising declare in regards to the standing of his preventing profession.
“By no means [retiring]. I prepare each day. Bodily coaching each day, two days per week I prepare Jiu-Jitsu, and yesterday I educated in boxing, and in addition Muay Thai,” Silva stated. “ the particular power within the Military? That’s the identical [with me]. I’m prepared. I simply want just a few issues. I simply want ‘the place’, an opponent, and the load. I prepare 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 remaining 9 fights within the UFC.
Silva transitioned to boxing after the conclusion of his UFC tenure, going through 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 Combat League draft regardless of MMA return curiosity
One potential match for a Silva MMA return is within the brand-new World Combat 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 12 months.
Silva wasn’t included within the pool of athletes capable of be drafted, and it’s unsure if different promotions are interested 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 battle ending in a draw.
