Dana approves of Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz: 'If they want it, why would I say no?'

A. Silva (left) x N. Diaz (right) pleases UFC management. Photo: Super Fights Production (Disclosure/UFC)

With the mutual interest of Anderson Silva e Nick Diaz for a duel between them upon the Brazilian's return to the octagon, according to statements from people linked to the duo and the athletes themselves, it seems that all that is needed is the UFC's approval for the confrontation to get off the ground. And if it depends on President Dana White, the organization will not only not represent any type of obstacle to the fight, but should also encourage the promotion of the fight.

Asked about his position on the confrontation between Diaz and Silva, the director was direct. “If they want to fight each other, why would I say no?”, said White, during a conversation with journalists after the UFC 174 press conference, this Thursday (12), in Vancouver (Canada).

At 39, Anderson Silva He has a record of 33 wins and six losses as a professional. Middleweight champion between 2006 and 2013, Spider recovered from the fracture suffered in his left leg during the rematch against Chris Weidman in December and projects his return to the Octagon for 2015. Nick Diaz, 30 years old, has a record of 26 wins, nine losses and one fight without result. The former Strikeforce welterweight champion announced his retirement after his defeat to Georges St Pierre in March of last year, but he assumed that he could fight again if he received what he considered to be a fair price.