Dana White knows exactly what he did to break his ties with Anderson Silva . After reigning as middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), the Brazilian entered a negative phase and began accumulating defeats. The string of bad results led the UFC president to suggest the fighter's retirement, an opinion that, according to him, deeply displeased 'The Spider'.
In an interview on the podcast 'The Pivot', Dana White revealed that Anderson Silva has never spoken to him since then and stated that the former champion was angered by the suggestion. According to the executive, the Brazilian interpreted the comment as undue interference in his career, which ultimately damaged the relationship between the two.
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"He doesn't speak to me to this day. He hates me. 'Who do you think you are to tell me I can't do what I love to do?' he says," said Dana White.
Anderson Silva is one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.
Anderson celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
At 51 years old, Anderson Silva has a record of 34 wins, 20 by knockout and six by submission, and 11 losses. In the UFC, Spider has had his arm raised 17 times and suffered seven defeats.
The Brazilian also distinguished himself by winning 11 title fights in the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg). However, in the final stretch of his career, he faced a difficult phase, achieving only one victory in his last nine fights.
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