A. Silva (left) has a good relationship with D. White (right) (PHOTO: Jeff Bottari/UFC)
UFC president Dana White seems excited about his next fight Anderson Silva. Ultimate announced last Tuesday (14) that Spider will face Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight duel at UFC 212, an event that takes place on June 3rd, in Rio de Janeiro. Through his official Instagram, the North American leader published a video of the Brazilian signing the contract for the fight.
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Anderson Silva He last fought at UFC 208, when he won Derek Brunson by unanimous decision. It was the Spider's first official victory in more than four years – the last triumph had been in 2012, against Stephan bonnar. The Brazilian returns to fight in his country after the same period, as his last fight in Brazil was against the North American. Since then, Anderson has had five fights in the United States and one in England, with four losses, one victory and one unsuccessful fight.
Yes, Kelvin Gastelum will have his second fight in a row in Brazil. Last Saturday (11), the North American knocked out Vitor belfort in the first round in the main fight of UFC Fortaleza. After the match, he specifically requested a duel against Spider, and quickly got his wish.
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