After arriving in Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva looks forward to meeting Yushin Okami in the main event. Of course, any champion would feel honoured to grace their presence in the main event, but for Silva it’s different because it’s on his home soil.
In an interview with MMAFighting.com, Silva expressed his interest about fighting in front of his country, where he’ll be defending his middleweight title.
“This is a big dream for all the fights in Brazil; for me, for Rodrigo (Nogueira), Erick Silva and all the fighters,” Silva said.
On the UFC’s grandest stage, Silva almost feels like it’s his privilege rather than a right to highlight UFC 134 this weekend. His humble approach and appreciation towards other fighters like Nogueira is almost overlooked. Due to the fact, he is the focal point of the event and Brazil’s most popular fighter.
Other fights on the card have their own storylines, but Silva’s generates the most attention.
Despite the publicity he has generated in Brazil, Silva said he doesn’t look at his upcoming bout any differently than his past fights.
“This fight is not about avenging a loss. Some fights you win, and some of them you lose this is just another fight,” he said.
Silva might just be modest, but the Brazilian understands the importance of the fight and what it means to the country, and to himself. At UFC 134, Silva will look to add another important chapter to his storybook career when he competes in Brazil.
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