Anderson Silva guidelines out giving Belfort rematch: ‘Run after Popó’

Spider will enter the ring this Saturday (15), at Spaten Combat Night time, in São Paulo, in his farewell combat in Brazil. The opponent might be an outdated acquaintance: Chael Sonnen. He met the media after the confrontation with North America this Wednesday (12).

He additionally talked about the potential of a 3rd combat towards Chris Weidmanhis tormentor within the UFC, but in addition canceled the duel.

“There was even dialogue a few attainable combat with Weidman, however he has a contract with the UFC, however I wasn’t the one who mentioned that. The individuals concerned mentioned this example. He was imagined to be Sonnen and that was it. Folks agree. actual drawback, particularly some fighters You misplaced to the man, you misplaced, he was higher than you.

The combat towards Sonnen marks the star’s farewell at house. After ending his profession in Final, the 49-year-old Brazilian legend returned to the ring in 2021.

In boxing, latest fights embody victories over Julio César Chávez Jr., Tito Ortiz and defeating Jake Paul. He additionally confronted Bruno Machado, which resulted in no outcome as a result of exhibition nature.

Anderson Silva needs to maintain the document towards Sonnen. They confronted one another twice within the octagon with intense rivalry. The Brazilian gained the fights (2010 and 2012).