Businessman does not rule out Anderson's return to the UFC in 2014: 'Anything is possible'

Businessman says he is already thinking about Anderson's likely opponent (photo) on his return to the UFC. Photo: Disclosure/UFC

The rapid and surprising recovery of Anderson Silva is already starting conversations about his return to the UFC. Recently, the newspaper Zero Hora said that the former champion is negotiating to be selected at UFC 182, on December 27th, and he would already be free to train from September.

Jorge Guimarães, one of Anderson's managers, did not confirm the specific plans, but said that negotiations regarding Anderson's return to the Octagon have already begun. “There are already options, and it will really just depend on his recovery, which is at an accelerated pace,” said Joinha to SUPER FIGHTS. "Everything is possible. There are even options for opponents, but the date has not been set yet”, concluded the businessman, who, however, did not reveal who the potential opponents are.

Anderson Silva, 38 years old (turning 39 in April) was UFC middleweight champion between 2006 and 2013, breaking the record for defenses with ten. Among the names he defeated are Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin (twice), Vitor belfort e Chael Sonnen (twice).

Furthermore, in the largest MMA organization in the world, Anderson had three fights in the top division, between light heavyweights, beating James Irvin, Forrest griffin e Stephan bonnar.