Shogun on Silva: “Even a parrot talks”
Silva said it was not right for Shogun to get a title shot after just two fights in the UFC,…
Silva said it was not right for Shogun to get a title shot after just two fights in the UFC, pointing out that Machida had had to win seven fights to get a title shot, and even then only when Rampage Jackson was unable to face Rashad Evans.
Shogun was less impressed with this. He points to the fact Anderson fought for the middleweight title on his second fight in UFC, making his criticism of Rua rather controversial. Shogun believes The Spider’s words will hit him back
I think his opinion is contrary but I won’t criticize him. If he criticized me there must be a reason, who knows? I’m calm because I never did anything bad to him. So if he says such things he is being unfair and it will be hard for him a day, he said.
Everybody should have respect in this sport because it’s not easy to train everyday. That’s the motive I respect everyone. It’s OK if he doesn’t respect me back. I don’t give a damn on his words. Even a parrot talks.
Anderson and Shogun were teammates at Chute Boxe eight years ago, where Anderson now trains with Lyoto Machida in the Black House team. But Shogun does not think that Anderson will have useful memories that will help Machida.