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http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2008...tire-next-yearThe dominance of Anderson Silva in the UFC middleweight division may soon come to an end -- voluntarily.
Intheguard.tv is reporting that Anderson Silva, 22-4 and undefeated in his last eight fights, recently told the Brazilian sports program "Sensei SporTV" for an episode airing Sept. 28 that his plan is to retire within a year.
"I'll retire next year, I already gave my all. I don't need to prove anything for anyone and within one year I'll put my gloves aside," said Silva.
After capturing the 185-pound title and winning six straight in the UFC, Silva challenged himself by moving up to the 205-pound division to face James Irvin in July. Silva needed only 61 seconds to knockout his opponent.
Silva's next fight is against Canadian Patrick Cote on Oct. 25 at UFC 90 in Chicago, Illinois.
Hopefully he'll be able to hold two titles before he hangs it up.
Last edited by Dead_Real; 10-26-2008 at 12:33 AM.
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I hope he doesn't retire. I bet this will be a Floyd Mayweather type of retirement though. Silva has to be one of MMA's top earners, and to walk away from that paycheck in your prime? Just doesn't make sense. I want to see him stay at 205 and see what he can do.
^There is some people in the MMA circuit that think Cote will win.
Also Ziggy make sure you check out Kimbo Slice vs Ken Shamrock tonight free on CBS should be a good fight while it last
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^ Anything but a good fight for Kimbo as he got KTFO if 14 seconds by a guy that was 0-2 in UFC, 30 lbs lighter, and had pink hair. Just proves Kimbo is a fraud in MMA after all, and his 15 minutes are up. After that "performance" from Kimbo, I wander if a washed up Shamrock would've beaten him. Guess we'll never know. I am sure CBS hates that their headliner got exposed. So long Kimbo
That fight was hilarious he was so out of it after getting rocked he tried to slam the Ref lol. Anyways I'm with you Elite XC should find a new guy to build there company around (I'm looking at you Tito Ortiz) because Kimbo is not ready to carry a company on his back or even be a top contender.Originally Posted by ReesieNCPantherCatfan1
Funny thing is that show did HUGE ratings based off Kimbo's name even after the Shamrock fight was cancelled.
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Just read that EliteXC has folded. http://www.sportsline.com/mma/story/11054112 Guess Kimbo getting KO'd hurt more than just kimbo. I was actually hoping that it would do well since it was the first MMA on a major cable network.
I'm gonna miss looking at Gina Carano though, I hope Dana White signs her (even if its as a ringside girl). I doubt he will sign Kimbo, but I guess he brought ratings for CBS, so you never know. I don't think anybody on XC would have a chance vs the top UFC fighters, but Lawler was okay in his stint at UFC. Oh well, at least UFC is still doing well.
Yes Gina is sexy as hell also he should sign Kimbo Slice and put him in the ring against Chuck since they have been saying they could both beat one another.
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Even though Chuck is washed up now he would still destroy Kimbo, unless Kimbo got him with a good shot to chucks glass chin. I bet that fight would actually get good ratings though as both are "name" fighters. I'm really looking forward to Brock vs Randy next month.
That fight would gross so many PPV buys and sell so many tickets I couldn't see Dana not signing him to a 1 fight contract. Chuck would probably KO Kimbo though until he can gain better cardio he wont go anywhere that sh!t is worst than his ground game lol.
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