Happy, Anderson Silva is not impressed when compared to Pelé

A. Silva (photo) says that age will not be a problem at UFC 162. Photo: Reproduction / Youtube

Even faced with the biggest challenge of his Ultimate career, Anderson Silva He continues to be compared with the greatest athletes of all time. At the press conference preceding UFC 162, Spider spoke about how he feels about being elevated to the level of sports icons like Pelé.

“I think that when you do something with love, regardless of whether people think you are the best, this is what you can expect. I'm very happy with the sport, with everything I represent in Brazil and being another idol. I’m very happy to be here and do what I love,” said Anderson.

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At 38 years old and with 14 consecutive victories in the octagon, including 10 title defenses, the champion does not see his age as a problem for his fight against the American Chris Weidman, who is nine years younger. “The joy of being here, of doing my work. Old age is on everyone's mind. When you do what you love, everything becomes easier”, he analyzed.

the fight between Anderson Silva e Chris Weidman will be the main attraction of UFC 162, an event that takes place next Saturday (06), in Las Vegas, in the United States.

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Main Card

Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman – Middleweight title fight

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Frankie Edgar vs. Charles of the Bronx

Roger gracie vs. Tim Kennedy

Chan sung jung vs. Ricardo Lamas

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Dennis Siver vs. Cub swanson

Preliminary Card

Tim Boetsch vs. Mark Munoz

Andrew Craig vs. Chris Leben