Anderson Silva Anderson Silva could be one victory away from a third crack at UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, according to company president Dana White. White stated in a recent interview on FOX Sports 1’s “UFC Tonight” that Silva (33-6 MMA, 16-2 UFC) is likely to face the winner of UFC 184’s title bout between Weidman and Vitor Belfort should he get past Nick Diaz (26-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) at UFC 183 later this month. “Diaz and Anderson Silva are fighting, and obviously if Anderson Silva wins that fight, and whether Vitor or Weidman win, then you have Anderson Silva versus either one of those guys,” White said. Silva bout with Diaz, which takes place Jan. 31 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, is his first since he suffered a broken leg against Weidman at UFC 168 in December 2013. The shocking finish marked Silva’s second consecutive defeat after Weidman ended his more than six-year run as middleweight champion at UFC 162.
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Dana White: Anderson Silva to receive title shot with UFC 183 victory – MMA Junkie