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Anderson Silva Interested In Catchweight Bout Against Conor McGregor

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Just when you thought “The Conor McGregor Show” couldn’t get any crazier, MMA legend Anderson Silva reveals that he is interested in a catchweight bout against the UFC Featherweight Champion.

Silva, a former longtime 185-pound champion in the UFC who has also fought multiple bouts at 205 pounds, spoke about his interest in fighting the current UFC 145-pound champion while promoting his upcoming fight against Urijah Hall at UFC 198 in Curitiba, Brazil.

“I would like to do a rematch with Nick Diaz and then (Michael) Bisping again. And the challenge that I would like to have in my career would be cut down in weight and fight McGregor,” Silva said in a media scrum in Brazil.

“I don’t know, I would have to talk to (UFC general manager) Giovani (Decker) about which weight we can do this fight at, but it’s a challenge I would like. He offers me a big challenge, something I’m looking for in my martial knowledge right now.”

So, why does Silva wanrt to fight McGregor?

“His fighting style,” stated Silva. “He’s an eclectic, versatile athlete, and I believe his game can surprise many people, like it did already. I think he’s a great fighter and a smart man.”

Just when you thought “The Conor McGregor Show” couldn’t get any crazier, MMA legend Anderson Silva reveals that he is interested in a catchweight bout against the UFC Featherweight Champion.

So, why does Silva wanrt to fight McGregor?

Jon Jones Arrested For Violating Probation, Mug-Shot Photo Released

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was booked in New Mexico on Tuesday for violating his probation when he was stopped for alleged drag-racing in Albuquerque last week.

According to TMZ.com, a judge had issued a warrant for “Bones” Jone…

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was booked in New Mexico on Tuesday for violating his probation when he was stopped for alleged drag-racing in Albuquerque last week.

According to TMZ.com, a judge had issued a warrant for “Bones” Jones’ arrest for violating the terms of his probation.

Jones was sentenced to probation in 2015 as a result of his highly publicized hit-and-run incident, which also took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. One of the key terms of his probation was to not get into any trouble with the law, and the judge reportedly felt that his drag-racing citation qualified as a violation.

You can watch video footage of Jones’ heated interaction with local police after getting stopped for drag-racing by clicking here.

Below is a photo of Jones’ mug-shot taken after he turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday.

Cris Cyborg Meets Leslie Smith At UFC 198: Werdum Vs. Miocic

Cris “Cyborg” Justino’s Octagon debut is now set, as the reigning Invicta FC champion meets Leslie Smith at UFC 198.

The bout will be part of the May event from Brazil that features a headline bout between Fabricio Werdum and Stipe Miocic for the he…

Cris “Cyborg” Justino’s Octagon debut is now set, as the reigning Invicta FC champion meets Leslie Smith at UFC 198.

The bout will be part of the May event from Brazil that features a headline bout between Fabricio Werdum and Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title. It will be contested at a catchweight of 140 pounds.

Justino (15-1) has been pushing hard for a chance to compete in the UFC, but by being a featherweight, she was without a weight class. The former Strikeforce champion will be cutting weight for the contest.

Following the demise of Strikeforce when it was consumed under the Zuffa umbrella, Justino and her management firm – led by Tito Ortiz – went to work on a contract with the UFC. When they were unable to reach an agreement, the Brazilian opted to sign with Invicta FC. Recently, the UFC added Invicta FC to UFC Fight Pass, allowing Justino to shine on the all-digital network.

All nine of her most recent victories have been finishes, including wins over Gina Carano, Marloes Coenen and Charmaine Tweet.

Smith (8-6-1) evened her Octagon mark to 2-2 with a recent victory over Rin Nakai. The 33-year-old former Invicta FC fighter also finished Jessamyn Duke

Along with those two bouts, Vitor Belfort meets Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Uriah Hall squares off with former UFC champion Anderson Silva and Corey Anderson battles Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

The event is set for May 14 from inside the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.

Cris Cyborg Meets Leslie Smith At UFC 198: Werdum Vs. Miocic

Cris “Cyborg” Justino’s Octagon debut is now set, as the reigning Invicta FC champion meets Leslie Smith at UFC 198.

The bout will be part of the May event from Brazil that features a headline bout between Fabricio Werdum and Stipe Miocic for the he…

Cris “Cyborg” Justino’s Octagon debut is now set, as the reigning Invicta FC champion meets Leslie Smith at UFC 198.

All nine of her most recent victories have been finishes, including wins over Gina Carano, Marloes Coenen and Charmaine Tweet.

Smith (8-6-1) evened her Octagon mark to 2-2 with a recent victory over Rin Nakai. The 33-year-old former Invicta FC fighter also finished Jessamyn Duke

Along with those two bouts, Vitor Belfort meets Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Uriah Hall squares off with former UFC champion Anderson Silva and Corey Anderson battles Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

The event is set for May 14 from inside the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.

UFC Cuts Two Fighters, Including Former Strikeforce Champion

UFC cut two fighters from the promotion this past weekend, including a former Strikeforce champion.

MMAFighting.com confirmed an initial report from Olimpo MMA regarding the release of former Strikeforce Champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Danie…

UFC cut two fighters from the promotion this past weekend, including a former Strikeforce champion.

MMAFighting.com confirmed an initial report from Olimpo MMA regarding the release of former Strikeforce Champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Daniel Sarafian from the promotion.

Cavalcante (15-6) most recently dropped a deciison to Ovince St. Preux during his last Octagon appearance in Las Vegas, Nevada this past February.

Meanwhile, Sarafian (15-6) last competed in the UFC at their event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 21st, where he lost via first round knockout to Oluwale Bamgbose.

Video: Fedor Emelianenko Says Possibility Still Exists To Fight Fabricio Werdum In The UFC

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For years MMA fans have wanted to see what would happen if the legendary Fedor Emelianenko had competed against the heavyweight contenders in the UFC. When the former PRIDE Heavyweight king signed with upstart Japanese promotion Rizin FF in late 2015, it seemed like that door was shut forever. However, according to “The Last Emporer” himself, the possibility still exists, and is something he would like to see happen.

Fedor spoke with EPIC MMA recently and claimed that the “doors are open” for him to possibly fight in the Octagon one day.

“I have nothing to prove, but I want to fight the best of the best and would like to fight UFC champion Fabricio Werdum,” Fedor said during the interview, which you can watch above. “I have been asked about the UFC a lot. Our doors are open and we are talking about it,” he continued. “Maybe it will happen in the future.”

Emelianenko added, “I would like to have a rematch against Fabricio Werdum. I’ve told the UFC many times that I want and would accept that fight.”