Dana White is perplexed by Anderson Silva’s recent comments about the UFC.
This past week, one-time UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva blasted the UFC over the treatment he received from them at the end of his career, saying that the organization tries “to use you and then kick you out.” He also said that he felt specifically disrespected by UFC President Dana White who Silva claimed talked “a lot of s*** about me.” And White has absolutely no idea where any of this is coming from.
“Anderson Silva, what the f*** is Anderson Silva talking about?” White said at the UFC 274 post-fight press conference. White said at the UFC 393 Post-fight press conference. Never. Anderson Silva has never been a bad person to me. We let him fight through his contract. He lost seven or eight of his nine last fights. I treated him with — “I don’t understand where this is coming from,” and then tried to stop him from making money. I said, ‘Jake Paul is looking to fight somebody, fight Anderson Silva, that guy’s out there, he’s available, he’s 47 years old.’ It’s baffling to me.”
Silva’s problems appear to be related to his UFC tenure, during which he felt that the UFC was forcing him to quit. Following his final fight with the UFC in 2020, a TKO loss to Uriah Hall, White even said that he regretted giving Silva that final fight and only did so because it was to be Silva’s last. Silva, of course, has not stopped competing but has transitioned successfully to the world of professional boxing. And while Silva may have taken those comments negatively, White maintains that the only time he ever spoke ill of “The Spider” was his fight against Demian Maia at UFC 112, which he lambasted as embarrassing at the time.
“Been a long time,” White said when asked the last time he spoke with Silva. “His son hits me up and wants to come to fights, absolutely. This is his house, if he ever wants — that came out of left field and makes absolutely no sense to me. You guys may not have noticed that I said something negative about Anderson Silva after the fight .”
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TOP STORIES
Results. Charles Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje in the first round, Carla Esparza crowned new champion at UFC 274.
Results. Kayla Harrison wins lopsided decision at PFL 3.
Results. Ryan Bader retains title with workmanlike decision at Bellator 280.
Boxing. Dmitry Bivol outworks Canelo Alvarez to score massive upset.
Hall of Fame. Daniel Cormier announced for 2022 UFC Hall of Fame.
It takes two. Rose Namajunas believes she should have won at UFC 274: ‘I don’t see how you become the champion like that’.
To not tango. Carla Esparza rematch with Rose Namajunas: “It is hard to fight somebody that doesn’t wish to fight”.
Lightweight. Khabib Nurmagomedov tells Dana White ‘you have no other choice’ but to make Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira next.
VIDEO STEW
UFC 274 Post Show.
UFC 274 Post-Fight Press Conference.
PFL 3 highlights.
UFC 275 trailer.
Daniel Cormier on his Hall of Fame induction.
Israel Adesanya reacting to UFC 274.
Alexander Volkanovki, Action Bronson.
LISTEN UP
On To The Next One. Matches to make following UFC 274.
SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
Apology.
Call out.
— Jessica Andrade UFC (@jessicammapro) May 8, 2022
Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor sees a fight with Michael Chandler happening after #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/kPsRIj8kbM
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) May 8, 2022
I was the first to start football punt kicks to the face of standing opponents. It is my first kick.
I call it the “over the bar” kick. https://t.co/Ozg5K6LgPT— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 8, 2022
Ah Anderson’s was different his was karate. Mine was good owl fashion American football Irish rugby Tom Brady bread
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 8, 2022
Textbook karate. Mine was a football volley. These are the photos. Anderson kicks a football like that it’s not even clearing 20 yards. https://t.co/pAmjGTeABB
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 8, 2022
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 8, 2022
Gaethje is a jackass. He speaks with an incredible amount of absolute dribble. Over and over. A Grade A jackass! A bird brain with a bird brain manager. They are two bum twats. He is. He is a Jackass. Stevo Ocrack head in recovery should see can Johnny give him a part.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 8, 2022
Nate Diaz.
July 30th 170lbs
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) May 8, 2022
Kamzits and Conor are on the injured pussy list so I don’t know why they’re talkin shit when they broken
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) May 9, 2022
Just for the record I’d choke olivera
Easy— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) May 9, 2022
Dustin Poirier.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 8, 2022
Whipped tha both ya’s https://t.co/AyC595LL5p
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 8, 2022
Tony Ferguson.
Congratulations to @MikeChandlerMMA On his victory at UFC 274. Had lots of fun in there, you fans are Fuckin’ wild I love this shit! It feels good to be home and hungry once again. We were just getting started. Best Of Luck In Your Next Fight- Champ # ForTheLoveOfTheGame -CSO- pic.twitter.com/cp6trgSPoX
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) May 9, 2022
Michael Chandler.
If you don’t love @tonyfergusonxt you’re not an mma fan. You champ? CSO! #ufc274 https://t.co/pEAvDtjnG2
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) May 9, 2022
Ok, just watched #UFC274 – congrats to Oliveira…but I will finish you within 2 rounds in a rematch. See you this fall/summer. You want to be there for this unfinished business match?
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) May 9, 2022
Hey @natediaz209 …shut up and stop complaining. Keep your mouth shut. Keep your head down until your daddy books a fight for you to get your sacrificial dome bounced off the canvas again. If you are lucky, it might be me. See you at the top!
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) May 9, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev.
Bitch you’re not ashamed to open your mouth at all you refused a fight 10 times @NateDiaz209
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) May 9, 2022
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Israel Adesanya (22-1) vs. Jared Cannonier (15-5); UFC 276, July 2.
Luke Rockhold (16-5) vs. Paulo Costa (13-2); UFC 277, July 30.
FINAL THOUGHTS
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