Two Possible Opponents For Anderson Silva’s Next Fight

Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is coming off a loss to Michael Bisping in the main event of UFC Fight Night 84 this past Saturday night and is looking to return to the octagon.

Keep in mind that Silva did suffer a leg injury in his fight with Bisping, but luckily, Silva is fine. He underwent exams after the fight and will avoid surgery.

Silva is now setting his sights on a return to Brazil at UFC 198.

“(Silva) said he wants to fight,” said Silva’s coach in a recent interview. “He will take two or three weeks off to rest and come back. Anderson wants to fight in Brazil. I believe he will be ready to train again in two or three weeks, and then fight again in two or three months. That also shows who won the fight. Anderson can fight in two months. Can Bisping do the same after that beating?”

Combate is reporting that the UFC is looking to have Silva face Tim Kennedy or Gegard Mousasi in his next fight on May 14th, which would be UFC 198.

Silva (33-7-1) is currently on a one-fight losing streak. He 2-3-1 in his last six bouts.

Mousasi fought at UFC Fight Night 84 so a matchup between him and Silva would make sense for the UFC to book.