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2nd November 2018
08:48am GMT

"You know what would be another great one? Anderson Silva." Conor McGregor told ESPN last month. "I would be interested in an Anderson Silva bout. I swear to God. Anderson is a legend in the game. What’s the difference between him and Georges (St-Pierre)? Same damn thing. I’m going to do fights that interest me or have meaning."
It didn't take long for Silva, who hasn't fought since his victory over Derek Brunson last year, to accept McGregor's challenge and the 43-year-old is now doing his utmost to turn the bout from dream to reality.
"I’m waiting for the UFC about my next fight, and I’m training hard," Silva said on Instagram, as transcribed by MMA Fighting. "I accepted the challenge (from) Conor McGregor, but never (discussed) about this fight (with the UFC). But I’m ready, guys. I’m here, I’m training every day. I never lose my focus. I’m waiting for my next challenge."
Silva added that he believes McGregor "is afraid to lose, supposedly, to an old man, but I’m here."
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