Video: Dana White talks about Anderson Silva vs Jon Jones and the future of José Aldo

Dana White spoke to the press in São Paulo. Photo: Youtube/Reproduction

Known for his direct answers and for not shying away from controversy in his interviews, Dana White is perhaps the biggest character in the UFC. The veteran manager, who has led the organization for more than a decade, demonstrates an impressive vivacity and makes a point of giving his opinion on almost everything that happens in Ultimate.

As usual, after a press conference held in São Paulo (SP), Dana spoke informally with the journalists present and spoke about Anderson Silva, Spider's chances of having a super fight against Jon Jones and the future of José Aldo, commenting on his possible next opponent.

Check out the main excerpts from the interview with Dana White below:

Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman and a super fight against Jon Jones:

Dana White: I think I think about it more than Anderson. We'll see. We'll see what happens. He has to beat Weidman first.

Reporter: But what if he loses?

Dana: What if Anderson loses? What happens? Not if he loses. The thing that really pleases me about Anderson Silva, Jon Jones and GSP, is that they are three of the best pound for pound for a long time. And I realized that these guys would love to have a fight that their legacy would be about 'who's the best pound-for-pound of them all.

the behavior of Anderson Silva in the octagon:

Dana White: Anderson Silva never acted so crazy as in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dabhi was the biggest madness of all. He was doing those things against Weidman. But when he did against Demian Maia, Maia couldn't do anything. When he did it with Weidman, he went there right away. He didn't just stand there and stare, like he did with Maia. It's not something that can be corrected. That's the way the guy fights, that's what he does sometimes. Sometimes he goes into this weird mode and starts doing these things. It didn't work this time

Demian Maia and a chance at the welterweight belt if he wins Jake Shields:

Dana White: Yes. A victory for Demian Maia This fight would be a big victory for him. He's definitely close to a title shot. But Shields is a tough guy to fight, he's a tough puzzle to figure out and I'm really interested in this fight. It's going to be very interesting.

Event in a football stadium:

Dana White: We were very close to having a fight here in a football stadium. But it did not work.

Next fight José Aldo in the UFC

Dana White: What fight do you want to see?

Reporter: Everyone wants to see…

Dana: Me too.

Reporter: Everyone wants to see him against Pettis. But Pettis already has a fight against Thomson. But he and Dedé Pederneiras said that Ricardo Lamas would be the right guy.

Dana White: Yeah. Probably. Yes. I agree with that.

Reporter: And what are you waiting for to make this decision?

Dana White: We're not waiting for anything. We're waiting for him to get healthy and say he's ready to fight and then we'll have a fight.

Reporter: So Ricardo Lamas is the next challenger for the belt?

Dana White: Let's see what happens with José Aldo. You're asking me to... I know what you're doing... We'll see! And yes. When you ask me if this makes sense. Yes. It makes sense. I agree.

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