Report: Silva vs. Belfort rematch set for March in Brazil
Today a rumor surfaced that Anderson Silva will return to the Octagon in early 2016 and in a rematch with Vitor Belfort in Brazil.
Today a rumor surfaced that Anderson Silva will return to the Octagon in early 2016 and in a rematch with Vitor Belfort in Brazil. Gracie Magazine today posted on Instagram that the bout was being planned:
graciemag_br Anderson Silva already has a date, site and opponent confirmed for his return after the punishment for doping, says journalist. The columnist Lauro Jardim, thejornaloglobo, said the spider back to fight in the HSBC Arena in Rio de UFC March 5. His opponent will be the same Rio Vitor Belfort, who returns to fight in his hometown. The official announcement should be made ??even in November. Stay tuned!
Silva first fought Belfort back in 2011 at UFC 126, a fight he won by thunderous front knock out in the first round. Coming off a win against Dan Henderson, it makes sense Belfort would want to take his next fight to avenge a loss and fight a former champion.