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Anderson Silva has responded to Israel Adesanya expressing interest in fighting him. Silva will soon be able to return to the Octagon. Ahead of his planned UFC Shanghai bout with Kelvin Gastelum, Silva was flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)…
Anderson Silva has responded to Israel Adesanya expressing interest in fighting him. Silva will soon be able to return to the Octagon. Ahead of his planned UFC Shanghai bout with Kelvin Gastelum, Silva was flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). “The Spider” ended up proving that he took contaminated supplements and is eligible to […]
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This fast-rising star wants to make his name off of Anderson Silva.
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The UFC got some good news this week when word came that longtime former middleweight champion Anderson Silva had been exonerated by USADA.
True, at 43 years old, “The Spider” isn’t quite what he once was.
However, it was probably been more important to his legacy to have a potential second failed drug test reversed. Silva was still suspended for one year, yet the fact that he was found to have tested positive last fall due to a contaminated supplement rather than a second banned substance certainly helps his rapidly tarnishing reputation.
So Silva can return to action on November 10th, and not surprisingly, a lot of top middleweights would like the fight.
Perhaps one of the most interesting match-ups – although it would be extremely dangerous for “The Spider” – is a striker’s dream match-up with surging No. 9 Israel Adesanya, who recently bulldozed onto the rankings with a five-round domination of previous No. 8 contender Brad Tavares this month.
“The Last Stylebender” recently called out his apparent onetime idol on social media this week, saying that while Silva was the GOAT, he still wanted to face him in a fight with ‘no takedowns’:
…or you guys want this fight instead?!
Yo for real…no bullshit, if not for @spiderandersonsilva I wouldn’t have looked at fighting from a different perspective. I was under the impression you gotta look like Paula to be a fighter. The Spider been ******* up muscled up beefcakes since ages ago as an lean aerodynamic man. He is still the g.o.a.t imo…
With that being said…I want #alldashmoke. Just cuz I’m a fan don’t mean you can’t catch these hands…and feets. So yes I am down…will do it fih di culture of fighting!
#babygoat#workuntilyouridolsbecomeyourrivals#enterthematrix #iwillattack#notakedownsipromise
Silva has been out of action since a close and controversial decision win over Derek Brunson in early 2017, his first official win since a 2012 knockout of Stephan Bonnar.
Adesanya, meanwhile, has become arguably the hottest young prospect in the UFC, drawing comparisons to both “the Spider” and Jon Jones for his lean, rangy physique and fluid striking.
Considering how easy he made it look for Tavares, this may be too much for Silva at his age. What do you think? Is it a good match-up for the MMA great to return to?
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Israel Adesanya isn’t opposed to fighting one of his idols. News recently broke that Anderson Silva will be cleared to compete in October. Silva was suspended by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after proving he was the victim of contaminated …
Israel Adesanya isn’t opposed to fighting one of his idols. News recently broke that Anderson Silva will be cleared to compete in October. Silva was suspended by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after proving he was the victim of contaminated substances. This has left many wondering who Silva will face upon his return. Many have […]
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Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was vindicated by USADA this week after the organization proved a recent failed drug test was due to a contaminated substance. Silva is now free to fight as of October 2018. With the UFC needing stars who…
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was vindicated by USADA this week after the organization proved a recent failed drug test was due to a contaminated substance. Silva is now free to fight as of October 2018. With the UFC needing stars who can headline shows, the return of “The Spider” is huge. Now the […]
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Paulo Costa is aiming for the sky in his next UFC match.
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Israel Adesanya wants a fight with Paulo Costa next, but the 27-year-old Brazilian has his eyes on a bigger stage.
Adesanya recently scored a dominant victory over Brad Tavares at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 27 Finale last week. After the fight, he said he wanted the winner of Paulo Costa vs. Uriah Hall the following night at UFC 226. Costa won that fight via second-round TKO.
The victory extended his undefeated mixed martial arts (MMA) record to 12-0. Adesanya said he’d like to fight Costa next, but UFC President Dana White said he’d like to avoid that for the time being.
Instead, Costa told MMA Junkie that he’s much more focused on a fight with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman (quotes via Bloody Elbow):
“The first time I heard his name was on Friday when he fought,” said Costa. “People asked me about this fight, and I said I don’t know this guy. But if the people want this fight, let’s make this fight.
“My priority is Chris Weidman. He’s a former champion, he’s very famous in the world, and he’s higher ranked. But I’m a fighter, and the UFC decides. (UFC President) Dana White decides. I’m here to make the biggest and the greatest fights. So if he wants it and everybody wants it, I’ll fight Israel.”
Weidman hasn’t fought in a year since submitting Kelvin Gastelum at UFC on FOX 25. During that win, Weidman suffered an injury and has been sidelined ever since.
Gastelum has since earned his way into a middleweight title fight by defeating Jacare Souza, leaving Weidman without a dance partner for his return to the Octagon. Perhaps Costa will get his wish after all, but will the former champ want a more well-known foe?
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There are currently two young prospects shining in the UFC’s middleweight division – Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya. The 27-year-old Brazilian, Costa, is currently undefeated in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. He has racked up 12-stra…
There are currently two young prospects shining in the UFC’s middleweight division – Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya. The 27-year-old Brazilian, Costa, is currently undefeated in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. He has racked up 12-straight wins and his latest victory really turned some heads. Costa defeated Uriah Hall at UFC 226 earlier this […]
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. Just cuz I’m a fan don’t mean you can’t catch these hands…and feets. So yes I am down…will do it fih di culture of fighting!