I'm trying my best.

"And you know, you're actually right. It wouldn't be rewarded. play. In honor of Donald Cerrone's 37th birthday, let's celebrate the 10 best moments that "Cowboy" has delivered for fight. But according to UFC president Dana White, that night will be the last time you see him compete in the Octagon. And when the Anderson one came along, I was like, yeah, s**t, that's a mad fight. Silva fired back with a leg kick of his own 70 seconds into the bout, but a brief follow-up exchange produced no fireworks. He told ESPN: "I'm trying to get excited. Follow the rise of Jan Blachowicz as he made his way through the ranks to a light heavyweight title shot against Dominick Reyes at UFC 253. 27, 2020, Free Fight: Anderson Silva vs Dan Henderson | UFC 82, 2008, COLUMBUS,OH - MARCH 1: Anderson Silva (black/yellow tight shorts) def. via Bleacher Report; UFC Should Book These Fights Post FN 112.

Speaking to the media following yesterday’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, White was asked about Silva’s status. Conor McGregor has Floyd Mayweather, Anderson Silva among top possible suitors for next fight.

Flashback to 2008, when Anderson Silva defended his belt yet again against Dan Henderson at UFC 82. Anderson Silva UFC Should Book These Fights Post FN 112 Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and wrestling. Published 5:02 PM, Thursday June 11 2020 GMT+1.

And he confirmed Silva’s retirement coming out of the Hall fight, win or lose: “Yes, it will be his last fight,” White said. To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Fighter Timeline series features Cain Velasquez and five of the biggest fights of his UFC career.

Pettis, who bested Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone with a decision victory at UFC 249 in May, called the future UFC Hall of Famer out for a fight and wants it to happen at middleweight. He has never sported a pair of Lonsdale Slip-ons, contrary to reports. Once the two separated, Henderson landed with a couple of hard strikes, but Silva responded with a right knee to the head that appeared to jar “Hendo.” Henderson looked for the takedown, but Silva jumped into the top position and tried to land a finisher. I would go in there and put him away, Ariel, and then what would happen? Anderson Silva Silva's Next Fight Targeted for Shanghai Rob Blanchette. "Listen, everybody's in quarantine, right? The legend apparently has two fights left on his current contract, and is set to headline a card against Uriah Hall on October 31st.

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He had been lobbying for a 176lb superfight with Conor McGregor, who said the bout "excites him" but claimed he would get no credit even if he beat Silva. Jake O'Brien (tan/green shorts) - TKO - 4:17 round 2 during the UFC 82 - Pride of a Champion at Nationwide Arena on March 1,2008 in Columbus,Ohio. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva lost the first round to PRIDE 183-pound title holder Dan Henderson in their UFC 82 title unification bout, but in round two, Silva turned up the heat and finished Henderson with a rear naked choke to make it game over and another victory for the most dominant fighter in the sport at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

"If you're Conor, sitting at home, everybody is calling you out, in every weight division. White: Anderson Silva will retire after next fight Longtime former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is 45 years old nowadays, and he’s still choosing to fight.

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They can't go to the gym.

"It's not a fight that I'm interested in right now," White said when asked about McGregor vs. Silva. “Yeah, it’s his last fight.”. UFC Dana White Tells Conor McGregor What To Do In Response To UFC Super-Fight With Anderson Silva.

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https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2335447/anderson-silva 'The Spider', now 45, has not fought in 2020 after suffering back-to-back loses to Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier months apart at UFC 234 and UFC 237. Henderson fired back with some haymakers, but while Silva waved his foe on, the close exchanges allowed Henderson to grab hold of “The Spider” and tie him up against the fence. I'm waiting for [heavyweight] Daniel Cormier to call him out, you know? Dan Henderson (blue/orange shorts) - Submission (rear naked choke) - 4:52 round 2 during the UFC 82 - Pride of a Champion at Nationwide Arena on March 1,2008 in Columbus,Ohio. Silva has said he has begun the process of cutting weight and getting down from 84kg but UFC president Dana White has no interest in making the fight happen. I was, like, What?

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Conor and I have not talked about fighting. So they sit on these stupid things all day.

McGregor hints at future Mayweather fight (1:24) Silva (34-10, 1 NC, 17-6, 1 NC UFC) hasn’t been super successful the last few years, but has still fought a very high level of competition. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi His last bout was a TKO loss to Jared Cannonier in May of 2019.

Silva did his best to keep Henderson tied up as the Californian fired off a series of hammerfists at close range, and with under 30 seconds left Henderson briefly got into side control before ending up in Silva’s guard by round’s end.

UFC • Apr. Fighting a former light heavyweight and the middleweight GOAT, and the actual GOAT in my eyes, that's not a rewardable fight?

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