Inspired by the Brazilian legends who came before him, Silva hopes to introduce a new level to his game each time the chain links lock behind him.
“In every fight I’m always trying to bring new things into the Octagon. I love the old style; I love the way Wanderlei Silva, Shogun and Minotauro fought,” Silva said, circling back to his excitement to fight in front of fans. “With this added opportunity of competing in front of fans, it’s amazing for me.”
Standing opposite him will be Jordan Wright, looking to expand on his first-round knockout over Jamie Pickett in May. Although Silva is confident as he heads into Saturday’s middleweight matchup, he’s still cautious of the “danger” Wright brings with him.
“I don’t normally like to see a lot about my opponent or talk about my opponent, but he’s a dangerous guy. I don’t talk trash, I prefer to show everyone how aggressive I am in my own way,” Silva said. “But, he’ll be in front of me and he’s good, but I’m better.”
Fueled by the prospect of fighting in front of fans in a packed T-Mobile arena, Silva is ready once again to go to war, and promises “a victory and a new dance with Bruce Buffer.”
