Nick Diaz wants to face Anderson Silva, but only 'for the right money'

N. Diaz (photo) hasn't fought since March 2013. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

A few years ago, a hypothetical fight between Nick Diaz e Anderson Silva It was already considered absurd by UFC president Dana White. But currently, after statements by businessman Ed Soares that the American is on the list of athletes that Spider would like to face in his return to the octagon, the duel already seems to make more sense. However, if she wants to promote the confrontation that she once considered incoherent, Dana will now have to put her hand in her pocket.

During his participation in the official UFC Tonight newspaper, on North American TV, journalist Ariel Helwani reported that Nick Diaz he was very interested in facing Anderson next year, but that he would only do it “for the right money”. Also according to Helwani, Diaz stated that he has wanted a fight against the former middleweight champion for years and that the duel has the potential to be one of the best in the history of the sport.

At 30, Nick Diaz has a record of 26 wins, nine losses and one fight without result. Former champion of the now defunct Strikeforce, Diaz has not fought since March 2013, when he was defeated by Georges St Pierre at UFC 158. Since then, Nick has dedicated himself to side activities, including managing his own sports organization, “War MMA”. During this period, the American has declared numerous times that he would only return to acting professionally for a title fight or for a lot of money.

Yes, Anderson Silva, 39 years old, has a record of 33 wins and six losses. Ultimate middleweight champion between 2006 and 2013, Anderson has been out of action since December last year, when he was defeated in a rematch against Chris Weidman after fracturing his left leg in the second round. Completely recovered from his injury and back to training, Spider has planned his return to the Octagon for 2015.