Athlete from the taekwondo team criticizes Anderson Silva: 'Face for jokes'

Guilherme Cezário Félix is ​​the main Brazilian name under 80 kg in taekwondo. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook

The possibility that Anderson Silva compete in the 2016 Olympics in taekwondo, after a letter of intent sent to the Brazilian Confederation e confirmation in the Olympic trials, left not only MMA fans in an uproar, but the entire Brazilian sports community. However, the former UFC champion's idea is not pleasing everyone. Through your social media page Facebook, athlete Guilherme Cezário Félix, member of the Brazilian taekwondo team in the up to 80 kg category, released a text in which he vents about the situation, which he classifies as a joke, and leaves a warning to Spider: so that he can prepare well for “no be ashamed.”

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“Let’s stop the joke! I and most taekwondo athletes are tired of this controversy. Anderson Silva say that he will try to qualify for the Olympic Games. He can try, just as anyone properly affiliated and regularized can try. Many are taking this seriously, but for me it's just a joke, his personal marketing, everyone is talking cautiously, but I'm tired! I have nothing against him and I don't even know him personally, but this topic is a joke! If he really wants to compete for the Games, let him come! It's his risk and I think he'll have to prepare a lot to avoid being embarrassed! I'm anxious. There will be no more jokes and jokes about serious things here. Okay, I said it!”, wrote Guilherme, who deleted the message moments later.

Currently, Anderson Silva, who has a professional record of 34 wins and six losses in MMA, is temporarily suspended and awaits the final judgment of his doping case, which should take place in May. On February 3rd, a few days after winning Nick Diaz at UFC 183, it was announced that Anderson Silva had tested positive for the anabolic steroids drostanolone and androsterone in a surprise anti-doping test carried out on January 9th. A second examination, carried out on the 19th of the same month, did not show any trace of illegal substances. In the post-fight examination, however, Anderson tested positive again for anabolic steroids and, in addition, also for two anxiolytics, Oxazepam and Temazepam, medicines generally used to combat insomnia and sleep disorders.

Although CBTKD has invitations available for the Olympic tournament in Rio, Anderson Silva You would have to meet at least two requirements before competing for vacancies. Firstly, Spider needs a taekwondo fighter's license. Next, he would need to have at least one of the following results before April of next year to be eligible for a position at the Games: have been at some point among the top 20 in the Olympic rankings, be among the top 16 in the World Championship of the sport , reach at least the quarterfinals of the Pan-American Championship or win the Brazilian Championship. In total, for the 2016 edition, Brazil is entitled to eight places: four for being the host country and another four that can be won by Brazilian athletes thanks to their position in the Olympic ranking.

Spider releases training video for the Olympic trials

Even in the face of controversy with taekwondo athletes, Anderson Silva has wasted no time and has already started his preparation in pursuit of his dream of competing in the 2016 Rio Games. Through his official profile on Twitter, Spider released a video of his training in the sport with a view to the Olympic trials, which will take place at the beginning of next year.

End of another day of training, thank you very much @jmoontasri pic.twitter.com/HR03pf4FMG

— Anderson Silva (@SpiderAnderson) April 16