Anderson Silva is currently out of action since he is currently serving his suspension which will end by January 31, 2016 but it seems that already has plans once that is lifted.
It will be recalled that Silva was suspended for failed drug tests tied up with his comeback fight last January 31 at UFC 183.
Silva won over Nick Diaz but the victory was later overturned into a no contest by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Aside from that, Silva was fined the full $200,000 win bonus and 30% of his $600,000 show money.
The Spider’s future was up in the air with some speculating what the future holds for the 40-year-old former UFC middleweight champion. But it seems to the answer to that is a fight which may possibly take place in April, 2016 and that his possible opponent could be Michael Bisping.
Silva shared this information when he was chanced at an MMA event in Dagestan. UFC Fight Pass caught up with the Spider and this was where he gave hints of his 2016 fight plans.
"I don't remember the name but I think it's Michael Bisping. I think, I don't know. Maybe," said Silva in that interview.
From the looks of it, Silva is pretty sure that the fight will most likely take place. Aside from naming his possible opponent, it seems that the Spider also has details on where it will actually take place - the 42,000-seat Arena da Baixada stadium in Curitiba, Brazil.
Still not convinced? Well Silva even reveals a potential card for the night, actually the main event which will feature champion Fabricio Werdum who will defend his title once more against Cain Velasquez.
It will be recalled that the rematch was set after Werdum defeated (or was it an upset?) Velasquez at UFC 188 back in July. UFC President Dana White says that the rematch may not take place until March, which is close to the April, 2016 fight date that Silva had hinted.
A potential bout between the Spider and the Count should be equally exciting though Bisping will have to deal with an upcoming tiff first before thinking that far ahead.
Bisping is scheduled to face Robert Whittaker at UFC 193 this November 14 in Australia so it may be best for the ‘Count’ to take care of that first and then entertain thoughts of fighting Silva.
These claims by Silva have yet to be confirmed by the UFC but Bisping seems pretty much interested in facing the Spider. He took to Instagram his thoughts on the possible bout.
First I've heard. Just leave the viagra out of it and I'm in.
A photo posted by Mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Sep 25, 2015 at 3:46pm PDT
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