Sonnen nails Anderson Silva x Uriah Hall for UFC 200

Anderson (left) x Hall (right), duel could take place in Paraná. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (UFC/Disclosure)

Anderson (left) x Hall (right), duel would take place at UFC 198. Photo: Produção SUPER FIGHTS (UFC/Disclosure)

After being defeated by Michael Bisping In London, Anderson Silva would make his return to the octagon in Curitiba (PR), against the Jamaican based in the United States Uriah Hall, but ended up having to undergo gallbladder surgery in a hurry and was cut from the duel. According to the former Ultimate fighter Chael SonnenHowever, the confrontation between Silva and Hall already has a new date to take place: the historic UFC 200, on July 9th.

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“They are ready and there are always ups and downs. Uriah Hall will fight with Anderson Silva at UFC 200. If the Uriah Hall If he wins, he should be the guy (to be the next challenger),” said Sonnen during the latest edition of his podcast, “You're Welcome.”

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Anderson Silva had already expressed his desire to return to the octagon at UFC 200, including through his manager Ed Soares. However, Soares himself had already said that the Brazilian's chances of actually being on the card were slim. Over the last few days, a few more fights have been announced for the event, including the return of Brock Lesnar, which will face Mark Hunt in the co-main event.