UFC Hall from Famer Anderson Silva weighed on a potential return to the cage when approaching the age of 50.
Anderson Silva is considered by many as one of the largest UFC hunters of all time after a legendary career in the cage. He treated Vecht fans at many characteristic moments, including title defenses in the middle of the will of Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen and Dan Henderson.
While the first half of Silva's UFC official period made him a final Hall of Famer, the end of his time with the promotion was exactly the opposite. He struggled against middle weights such as Jared Cannonier, Uriah Hall and Israel Adesanya during the rear half of his UFC stint.
Despite struggles in the back of his UFC career and Dana White, Silva never promises to sign for another fight, the 49-year-old Silva is not yet done with MMA.
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Anderson Silva keeps the door open for MMA-backkeer after five years of absence
During a recent performance at the Art of Ward Podcast, Silva submitted a stunning claim about the status of his fighting career.
“Never [retiring]. I train every day. Physical training every day, two days a week I train Jiu-Jitsu, and yesterday I trained in boxing, and also Muay Thai, “Silva said. 'Do you know the special power in the army? That's the same [with me]. I'm ready. I just need a few things. I just need 'where', an opponent and the weight. I train every day …
“I'm not finished fighting yet.”
The last MMA fight of Silva met Hall in October 2020 and lost through TKO in the fourth round. He was in the UFC in eight of his last nine fights in eight of his last nine battles.
Silva moved to boxing after the end of his UFC official period, opposite Jake Paul in a boxing match from 2022. He lost a unanimous decision to Paul after victories over Tito Ortiz, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. And Julio Cesar de Jesus in the ring.
Anderson Silva was omitted from Global Fight League Draft Despite MMA Return Restery
A potentially suitable for a Silva MMA recovery is in the brand new Global Fight League, which recently held his inaugural concept. Several Van Silva's former opponents, including Chris Weidman and Derek Brunson, were selected earlier this year in the design of the competition.
Silva was not included in the pool of athletes who can be drawn up, and it is uncertain whether other promotions are interested in signing him at a deal. The PFL is another possible fit, but the competition has recently announced its world tournament.
The last fight of Silva came in a boxing exhibition against double UFC rival Chael Sonnen last June, ending in a draw.
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