When Anderson Silva suffered a horrific leg break at UFC 168 while throwing a kick in a rematch against Chris Weidman on December 28, 2013, it appeared to be the end of his career.
Not only is Silva coming back to the sport he once dominated, he's doing so in dramatic fashion by taking on Nick Diaz at UFC 183 in Las Vegas
UFC president Dana White announced the match up Tuesday, July 29, on SportsCenter.
"The greatest of all time, Anderson Silva, is back," White said. "Also back is Nick Diaz. So we have made Anderson Silva-Nick Diaz on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas. It will be the main event, and it will be five rounds."
The fight will he held at middleweight limit of 185 pounds. Silva dominated the division for seven consecutive years until he was knocked out by Weidman at UFC 162 on July 6, 2013.
The Brazilian fighter is a master at Muay Thai, with a record of 33-6.
Diaz, a native of Stockton, California, is also making a comeback. He just signed a new 3-fight contract with the UFC following a hiatus from the sport following a loss to Georges St-Pierre in a welterweight title fight at UFC 158 on March 16, 2013.
He's one of the most exciting fighters in the sport, equally skilled on the ground and stand up. Diaz is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
"Nick Diaz is a very popular fighter as it is," White said. "If he comes back and beats Anderson Silva, he could fight for the title. He's right there."
Diaz has a record of 26-9.
This fight should be epic. Who do you think will win?
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