VIDEO: New footage reveals Anderson Silva's remarks to Khamzat Chimaev before UFC 319

'Spider' predicted that the Chechen would become Ultimate champion

Velber Viana

03/09/2025 | 10:43

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Khamzat Shimaev e Anderson Silva at the gym before the UFC 319 (Photo: Instagram)

Khamzat Shimaev reached the top. After 15 professional fights, without a single loss, the Chechen is the UFC middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) world champion. The title came in UFC 319, held in Chicago in August, when the 'Lobo' won Dricus du Plessis in the main fight. Almost on fight week, a meeting with the Brazilian legend Anderson Silva was recorded. The most superstitious can read an influence in the scene.

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The meeting was documented on the social media of Brazilian Alan Finfou, Chimaev's coach, who emphasized the importance of 'Spider's' presence at this crucial moment in the preparation. Now, the website of the famous 'Jaxxon Podcast' has released a video of the moment, describing the conversation between the two.

Khamzat shook Anderson's hand, receiving words of encouragement from the man who held the middleweight gold for seven years. "Nice to meet you," Chimaev said.

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'Do your best. You can win. I know you can win…” said 'Spider'.Just do your best,' Silva advised. The Chechen asked: 'How's life? Training?' The answer: 'I train every day, I give my best every day and I enjoy life, you know? Life is amazing.' Anderson Silva was accompanied by his son Kalyl.

'You are an inspiration to all fighters. You are a legend…' said the current middleweight champion. 'Now you are champion', he predicted Anderson Silva. ‘I hope so,' Chimaev said with a smile. 'God bless you,' he replied. Anderson Silva.

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Anderson Silva's legacy

Anderson Silva is a UFC legend. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The Brazilian is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in MMA worldwide. Born in São Paulo, he was raised by his uncles in Curitiba and faced poverty during his upbringing. "Spider," as he would later become known, began his martial arts career with Taekwondo. Today, the icon holds black belts in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and Taekwondo itself.

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After fighting in several organizations, often to earn money to support his family, the Brazilian made history in the UFC between 2006 and 2020, in two appearances. In his second entry into the company, he was crowned middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg). His legacy was marked by iconic moments. Which fan doesn't remember the rivalry with Chael Sonnen? Antagonism resolved with two defeats imposed on the North American by submission and knockout. In fact, incredible knockouts went down in history, such as the one imposed on Vitor belfort with an iconic front kick.

Anderson Silva has been a member of the UFC Hall of Fame since 2023.

 

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