Anderson Silva reiterates surprise with doping and says he will fight for another five years

Anderson (photo) will be tried for his doping case in April. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

After being caught twice in anti-doping tests before and after the fight against Nick Diaz at UFC 183, Anderson Silva He is gradually returning to his normal routine and has gradually increased the number of public appearances. This Thursday (26), Spider participated in a seminar given by his jiu-jitsu coach Ricardo De La Riva and was the target of several questions from around 200 students present at the “aulão” held in the South Zone of Rio. de Janeiro (RJ). Among the topics discussed, Anderson once again spoke about the doping case, maintaining his position of surprise regarding what happened, and assured that he still has a long career ahead of him.

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“I should go back next year. We still don't know what will happen. We sent all my supplements for analysis to see what happened, because even I don't know what actually happened. It was a surprise for me too. And I think next year I'll fight again. But it is normal. I wouldn’t fight again this year anyway”, said Spider. “(The long contract) It was a proposal from Dana and Lorenzo. And the only injury I had that was more serious was my leg. I have never had any type of injury or problem in training. I train every day. I sat down with my team to see if I could fight more. Our work is aimed at allowing me to fight for another five years. I already have my entire training schedule so I can fight for another five years. If we can get more, it will be good. It will depend on the next fights”, he added.

Furthermore, Anderson was also asked by one of the students about the chance to face Jon Jones in a superfight. The former middleweight champion reacted with good humor to the issue and did not rule out the chance to face the best pound-for-pound fighter today, or even other big names in the sport. “Wow, you really don’t like me, huh? (laughter). So, it could be a super fight with “Formiga Atômica”, it would be better. But maybe it could happen. There are several possibilities. It could happen to Georges St. Pierre or another athlete. Now it's time to wait. I still have plenty of time to give you sadness and joy”, he pondered.

Caught using anabolic steroids in a surprise exam before UFC 183 and also using anxiolytics in the post-fight test, Anderson Silva will be judged by the Nevada Athletic Commission on April 9. If he is guilty, the Brazilian could lose the victory against Nick Diaz, being suspended and receiving a fine corresponds to part of their salaries.

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