Businessman believes that Anderson Silva can still have a super fight in the UFC

Ed Soares (left) next to A. Silva (right); businessman believes in a superfight in the future. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Despite the surprising defeat to Chris Weidman, and the considerable diminution of its mystique, Anderson Silva can still put on a superfight. At least that is the opinion of the former champion's manager, Ed Soares. In an interview with the website sherdog, Soares spoke about Spider's future in the UFC.

“What ended up happening to Anderson (defeat at UFC 162) could happen to anyone, on any day. I think superfights are still on the table. But now they are in the future. What should be on everyone's mind should be revenge with Chris Weidman,” said the agent.

Ed Soares also commented on Spider's first defeat in Ultimate. “I think it just humanizes Anderson. We hadn't seen that yet and I think it's just a part of the business we're in. Eventually you're going to lose and it was a shame he had to lose like that. But he lost. Like I said, one night won't erase what he's done over the last seven years. He made a mistake. And in this sport if you make a mistake you can get knocked out,” he concluded.

Anderson Silva was defeated by Chris Weidman at UFC 162 and lost the middleweight title, which he had held since 2006. The rematch between the former champion and the new belt holder has already been scheduled for December 28, at UFC 168.

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